Eyestylist offers a personal view on eyewear design in the 21st Century. Our site is the culmination of many years spent studying eyewear, its evolution and the creative processes used today for the production of quality frames and sunglasses.
Our aim is to share the diversity and uniqueness of the many individual labels now specialising in frame design, through reviews of individual styles, both in the optical and sunglass categories. For each design reviewed we look at areas such as technological innovation, surface decoration, artisan production techniques and craftsmanship, as well as the materials, shapes and colours that define each product. We love the unusual and the unique, we also love simplicity and functionality. We look for special design attributes, intrigue, and creativity in eyewear, as well as following trends, design themes, eyewear boutiques and new inspirations that are shaping eyewear design today, and for the future.
CLODAGH NORTON is a British journalist who has written about frame and sunglass trends for over 12 years. She has reviewed collections of all levels for industry publications and continues to work in the optical industry. In 2008 she set up as a communications consultant specialising in consumer pr for eyewear companies.
clodagh@eyestylist.com
JOAN GRADY has been working for optical publications in the UK, America and France for nearly 30 years, and attends the leading international optical exhibitions. She also writes on the arts, luxury accessories and lifestyle. Joan lives in Paris.
joan@eyestylist.com
Freelance art director HELEN BRATBY is the designer behind eyestylist.com. Helen runs her own independent design consultancy which produces magazine and catalogue design, branding, packaging and web design for some of the UK’s leading retailers and brands. To view Helen’s full portfolio, visit www.helenbratby.co.uk
