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Fine art as fashion: a-morir announces new crystal capsule, “Handle With Care”

29th July 2026

Creative handmade eyewear “at the intersection of bespoke eyewear and fine art” – created by Kerin Rose Gold

The dazzling handmade frames draw lineage from WWI Dazzle camouflage and the fractured geometries of 20th century Cubism, with each frame conceived as a subversive objet d’art. Custom trompe l’oeil dimensional forms are 3D printed in studio and meticulously hand embellished in 360 degrees with fine machine-cut European crystals by the brand’s atelier artisans in the New York City studio. Kerin Rose Gold describes each piece as a wearable sculpture that is as confounding to facial recognition technology as it is breathtaking to the human eye. Above: model Wilkinson by a-morir – each design is crafted exclusively for the wearer upon order

Handle with Care capsule – Lismer features a plastic wraparound frame, 3D printed PLA sculptural embellishment and hand-placed Preciosa crystals, UV400 lenses

The Capsule includes two version of Wilkinson in black and silver, two versions of Lismer in black and silver and a fabulous “lifted” square frame with a “topping” of crystals called Thayer. Adding to the excitement, a-morir launches the designs at the same time as a new website, designed to encapsulate the world of a-morir through 18 years. Take a look at the collection and the new site at https://shop.a-morir.com

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Eyestylist.com has written about a-morir multiple times through 15 years; their first handmade product to appear on the site was the incredibly striking floral style called Phillips (https://www.eyestylist.com/2012/03/trend-series-springs-statement-sunglasses-6/ . One of our interviews with the New York designer can be found at https://www.eyestylist.com/2019/11/kerin-rose-gold-a-morir-is-11-years-old/

Person with Short Dark Hair Wearing Oversized Black Sunglasses and a Black-and-white Houndstooth Sweater, Posed Against a Brick Wall. | Eyestylist 27th July 2026

Design + Inspiration

Eyewear innovation in 2026

27th July 2026

Three expressive, innovative and entirely different designs that explore unusual construction, materiality and deconstruction

KOMONO x Maximilian Raynor First introduced on the runway during London Fashion Week as part of Maximilian Raynor’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “I’ll Cry If I Want To”, the KOMONO x Maximilian Raynor collaboration has evolved as a dedicated eyewear capsule. “With this collaboration, we wanted to translate a strong narrative into wearable design,” says Maximilian Raynor. Blending personal memory with theatrical storytelling, the apparel collection by Raynor evokes a cinematic world where past and present collide, from ghostly birthday scenes and Royal Air Force pilots to 1920s silhouettes and handcrafted garments passed down through generations. Above: Maximilian Raynor SS26 backstage – photography by Sandra Ebert provided by KOMONO

KOMONO x Maximilian Raynor Rope Black in acetate

The distinctive vision was translated into a capsule collection of two styles (Rope, pictured above, and another style called Core), with each frame being made in three colourways (Cognac, Maple + Black). Subtle yet expressive details such as metal accents and punk-inspired hardware reference Raynor’s signature design language, resulting in frames that merge emotional storytelling with functional, everyday eyewear. For model Rope, a bold dual structure features an upper front section in acetate with a metal chain “rim’ below. Broad, structural temples feature a section cut from the acetate that matches the lens and a metallic “decorative” bar. For more details visit www.komono.com

Kuboraum Gorgone LTD Edition Series : a whole new look created in traditional acetate with metal decoration

KUBORAUM Gorgone LTD Edition Series Inspired by the ancient Greek Gorgons, guardians poised between the human and the divine, Kuboraum presented “Gorgone” as a very limited release. In this LTD Edition, the Masks’ acetate surfaces are amplified by hand-applied metal embellishments that seem to pierce through the rim and coil around the lenses like serpents, echoing a myth rooted in metamorphosis and protection. Find out more at www.kuboraum.com

Eyewear innovation 2026: MM6 Maison Margiela Lunettes 6 Noires produced by RETROSUPERFUTURE – the style distills the mask style down to the bare essentials

MM6 Maison Margiela Lunettes 6 Noires In complete contrast, headlining the sunglasses collection for SS26, MM6 Maison Margiela Lunettes 6 revisits an iconic archival silhouette through a pure shield construction, rendered in black. Beyond this flagship model, deconstruction remains a guiding principle, expressed through a more restrained, minimalist language. The model was released earlier in the year. It has been compared by commentators to the iconic L’Incognito sunglasses created in 2008. Find out more at retrosuperfuture.com

Person in an Orange Outfit Sits on Rocky Shore by the Blue Ocean, Wearing Large Sunglasses and Looking at the Camera—summer Vibe. | Eyestylist 24th July 2026

Design + Inspiration

FOLC explores expression in bold acetate frames

24th July 2026

The summer collection by FOLC features frames with sculptural dimensions, created in exquisite Mediterranean colours and gradient acetates, rich in depth and nuance

In a campaign by the Barcelona-based documentary and editorial photographer, Albert Bonsfills, entitled “La Sobremesa“, FOLC reveals its most spectacular acetate designs for the season, in a mood inspired by the feeling of pleasure that comes from slowing down and enjoying the moment – where taking one’s time is a luxury. The collection is based on a palette inspired by the Southern landscapes of Spain, where earthy khaki tones meet stunning luminous aquamarines. From muted olive hues to translucent sea greens, the collection explores colour through depth, freshness and natural sophistication.

Highlights include model Otira, a voluminous sunglass shape inspired by retro silhouettes and sculptural curved volumes. Defined by its bold front and soft contours, the frame balances statement proportions with fluid lines, creating a distinctive design that feels both timeless and contemporary. Above: model Otira by FOLC – in Taupe

Two people wearing dark sunglasses, close-up outdoors with a blue sky background (sunny day). — Model Lur by FOLC – in Grey

Model Lur (above) takes its name from the Basque word for land. Its shape draws inspiration from the quiet strength and steady character of the earth, reflecting a deep connection with nature. Defined by balanced proportions and grounded lines, model Lur by FOLC embodies a sense of authenticity, resilience, and timeless ease.

Model Rosy has a beautiful architectural shape with thick rims and a curvaceous structure. The style comes in translucent tones of amber and light aquamarine. All the frames at FOLC are produced in fine quality acetate in Italy. The brand emphasises slow design, local small-batch production and a refined, timeless style with particular appeal for design aficionados and eyewear specialists. Find out more about the latest models at www.folc-eyewear.com

Colorful Futuristic Sunglasses with Amber Lenses and a Green Frame Set Against a Black Background, with Magenta Abstract Shapes Beneath. | Eyestylist 21st July 2026

Reviews

theo eyewear collaborates with young designer, Byron Wang

21st July 2026

“What looks connected is never completely whole”

theo’s latest collaboration project with a student from the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp highlights the work of Byron Wang. Born in Taipei and artistically shaped in Florence and Antwerp, Byron brings different cultural influences together in a sculptural visual language. Wang says eyewear has always been part of his world. His parents run an optical store in Taipei, and he grew up surrounded by frames, colours and design. Above: one of the frames in the theo x Byron Wang collaboration project – photography by © Alain Six

Wang’s graduation collection, entitled Lost in Transitory explores the space between connection and distance, between people moving towards each other without ever fully merging and between holding on and letting go. This was also the starting point for the eyewear release, which features 12 exclusive designs for each of the collection’s 12 silhouettes, designed as an integral part of the design story.

Described as “challenging the conventional logic of eyewear”, the frames feature temples which emerge unexpectedly from below and forms which detach, shift and reconnect. What first appears to be one continuous object reveals twists, openings and unexpected relationships between individual elements.

Light adds another layer of movement in these designs. Depending on the angle, colours, transparencies and reflections change. Lines disappear and reappear while layers of acetate reveal themselves differently with every movement. The colour palette, which started from theo’s signature choice of colours features new combinations created to connect with Byron’s fabrics, textures and colours. The designs also play with the tension between symmetry and asymmetry, balance and deviation.

The eyewear developed with Byron for this project consists of unique prototypes – it is not part of a commercial collection. Its value, says the company, lies in experimentation and the dialogue between fashion and eyewear. Find out more at https://www.theo.be

Credits: Photography & models: @marvismmm, @eliasxvntt, @maelisauvage and @eyckermanluka

Hand Holding a Pair of White-framed Sunglasses with Pink Lenses and Colorful Clip-on Accents on the Frame Set Against a Plain Background. | Eyestylist 16th July 2026

Design + Inspiration

Mondelliani and Design Shower work together

16th July 2026

The Italian label based in Rome has created a collection for its stores with Korean eyewear makers, Design Shower

Mondelliani and Design Shower have presented an eyewear collection called Sprinkles, fusing the Italian label’s style with Design Shower’s Korean craftsmanship in one-of-a-kind creative frames. The starting point for the design work is described as “a simple idea”: small acetate pieces, hand-cut into irregular shapes, have been applied one by one onto each frame — celebrating both the vivid colour and the quiet ritual of how each piece is made. Above: the new edition, created by two eyewear brands

White round sunglasses with gradient lenses and multicolored rectangular tabs attached to the frame as a playful design accessory — Design Shower and Mondelliani – brightly-coloured acetate pieces decorate the frames

Sprinkles ( the tiny coloured decorations used in confectionary and cake decoration) bring instant joy and colour to the frame styles, without restraint – placed on the frame as if by chance. Colour is at the heart of this collection and it has deep roots in both Rome and Korea, says the Italian company, where sweets with “sprinkes” are typically prepared for special occasions. Between Rome and Seoul, the inspiration turned out to be the same: something beautiful to look at, striking to wear and hard to forget.

Colorful blue novelty glasses with orange tortoise-shell arms and assorted colored tabs attached to the frames as decorative accents. — Design Shower and Mondelliani – a special collection embracing the artistic vision of two eyewear brands

No two pairs of these hand-finished pieces are alike — as a natural consequence of how they are made. The project took nearly a year and a half from concept to finished collection, ready to wear. The collection features four frame shapes: a pantos, a square, a round, and a cat’s eye, available with optical or sun lenses.

Sprinkles is an open edition, meaning there is no fixed number of pieces — but every pair that comes out of Design Shower’s hands is unrepeatable. The new Sprinkles collection is available at Mondelliani’s two Rome locations, in Via dei Prefetti and Via del Pellegrino.

Find out more at www.mondelliani.com / designshower.imweb .me

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