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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

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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 ny 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

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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

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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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Pomandère chooses M49

14th July 2026

Sunglasses complement the Dreamy Saloon clothing collection at Pomandère Paris

A line which consists of four iconic sunglasses, styled to coordinate with the Spring/Summer apparel, the new sunglass designs by Pomandère are created from M49 natural acetate. This bio-based, biodegradable material—derived from renewable sources—says the company, combines visual softness and durability with a more conscious, ethical approach. Hypoallergenic cellulose and 100% UV-protective lenses complete a product designed to stand the test of time.

For the SS26 season, the sunglasses come in shades that harmonize with the colour palette of the *Dreamy Saloon* clothing collection: caramel, coffee, smoked honey, tiger brown, and glossy black, hues which evoke depth, naturalness, and the chromatic softness characteristic of Pomandère’s fashion collection. Above: “Honey” cat-eye sunglasses in savannah toned acetate with lenses offering 100% UV protection

Front view of tortoiseshell sunglasses with brown lenses against a light background, cropped at the bottom edge of the frame. — Crunchy Sunglasses by Pomandère

About Pomandère / A women’s fashion label with a recognisable and confident style, Pomandère has its roots in a consolidated and rich artisan tradition. With creativity and elegant sobriety, Pomandére uses experience, taste and skills cultivated for generations in a family atelier and in a historic district of the Italian fashion. Pomandére focuses on the attention to detail and perfection of workmanship, always of a high sartorial level. https://www.pomandere.com/en/

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l.a.Eyeworks’ Limited Edition for Art Matters’ Gai Gherardi Fellowship

13th July 2026

The popular round Button frame has been released in a distinctive yellow tone – in a small batch of just 100 pieces

A limited-edition colourway of the Button frame has been released for summer, with proceeds benefiting the Gai Gherardi Fellowship, established by the New York–based nonprofit foundation Art Matters to support the work of groundbreaking artists. The special edition is produced in a limited run of 100 individually numbered frames in the custom “Yellow” hue. Both the frame and its signature colourway were developed by l.a.Eyeworks co-founder and designer Gai Gherardi prior to her untimely passing in 2025.

Art Matters established the Gai Gherardi Fellowship to honour Gherardi’s more than three decades of service to the foundation’s board and her devotion to supporting artists. “Gai’s generosity to Art Matters was simply incredible,” notes Abbey Williams, Director of Art Matters, “and this initiative by l.a.Eyeworks is vital to carrying forward her visionary legacy through this fellowship.”

“We are so touched by Art Matters’ creation of the Gai Gherardi Fellowship.” adds l.a.Eyeworks Director of Communications Brent Zerger. “It perfectly reflects the importance of l.a.Eyeworks’ ever-evolving history of exhibitions, commissions and collaborations with artists since its founding by Gai Gherardi and Barbara McReynolds in 1979.” Above: the special edition of the Button frame accompanied by Huntley Muir x l.a.Eyeworks’ case and cleaning cloth

The limited-edition frame is crafted from pure titanium in Japan and features custom temple tips in yellow optical acetate – a signature colour that was dear to l.a.Eyeworks’ designer, Gai Gherardi. Each of the 100 individually numbered frames is accompanied by a protective hard case and lens cleaning cloth, both designed by the artist duo Huntley Muir (see more on this collaboration at https://www.eyestylist.com/2026/04/l-a-eyeworks-reveal-cases-and-cloths-in-latest-collaboration-with-huntley-muir/).

The Button frame is now available via l.a.Eyeworks’ wholesale network of independent opticians and boutiques worldwide, as well as its namesake retail location in Los Angeles while supplies last. Find out more at https://www.laeyeworks.com

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