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J.F. Rey: an iconic frame reimagined

The French eyewear company J.F. Rey has released their latest LAYERS collection as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations – the collection revisits an icon by the brand

Iconic, statement-making, and ever colourful. The new JF2062 glasses in the LAYERS collection is a J.F. Rey icon that boldly reappears in fresh colours and with a new stainless steel and acetate construction – designed, says the creative team, “to offer greater strength and support”. The round and square eye shape is a signature edition from the French label,  appearing frequently through the collection and often cited for its impressive and unexpected yet wearable look. Above: revisiting a favourite iconic design style at J.F. Rey, in the LAYERS collection – pictured in a multicoloured checkered acetate  with dark brown metal temples

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JF3062 by J.F. Rey – proposed as a men’s style with long acetate end-tips

The colour choices this time round in the new combo are fun and dazzling. Choose from four different variations, all patterned and ranging from a blue and white miniature checkered design with bright green temples to a lovely mottled blue with a transparent effect paired with chestnut brown temples. Find out more about LAYERS at https://www.jfrey.fr/en/collection-layers/

Silmo Paris: Optical Design Contest 2025

The Silmo Paris show organisers have revealed the finalists for 2025

The organisers of Silmo Paris have announced the names of the shortlisted finalists in this year’s ‘Optical Design Contest’, an initiative to promote future talent in the optical industry. This year the theme of the competition is “Superhero glasses”, a topic that has sparked creative ideas with diverse aesthetics. This subject aims to highlight the potential for eyewear to as more than a simple accessory.

This year, the design contest is directed by Michel Penneman, a renowned international designer and interior architect. The 20205 winner will be announced during the 2025 event in September. Above: Aestral by Louis Sence (Nantes Atlantique School of Design, France)  – Aestral is described as visor glasses inspired by the Silver Surfer. The fluid, organic design evokes speed, wind and solitude.

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Bonewave by Mattéo Muzelet-Guédon,  a shortlisted sports frame design

The shortlist includes 10 designs: Aestral by Louis Sence;  Bonewave by Mattéo Muzelet-Guédon’; Eco by Beatriz Delcole Belonsi, Gyovanna Marraya de Paula Castoriano, Júlia Fernandes Nascimento, Lucca José Lauro, Kallany Leandrini Paulos; Gaia by Hélène Caffin-Pinon; Loveyes by Camille Jourden; Lunettes de Vision Emotionnelle by Quentin Boudier; Neon by Brice Lebeul and Sentinelle+ by Barthélémy Camoesas; the Inuit Glasses by Yasmin Kaufman and the Sensory Glasses by Gaia Malantuono.

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Bonewave, pictured above, is described as a bone conduction sports product that allow users to listen without blocking their hearing. The concept is designed for athletes, combining safety, functionality and performance.

To find out more about Silmo Paris and the latest news from the show ahead of September, visit www.silmoparis.com

Gorpcore 2025: what’s the eyewear look?

Still influential, gorpcore requires a certain look in eyewear, a balanced blend of functionality and styling with edge – these independent brands are delivering the perfect aesthetic with style, functional purpose, quality materials and performance

Which are the best gorpcore looks by independent brands? It’s a question we’ve been asked several times in the last few weeks, and one we can now answer with several good recommendations. Gorpcore, which has also prompted a surge in vintage Oakley’s from the 1990s and Y2K which we’ve observed in high-end vintage outlets in London, is a fashion trend that keeps on evolving, requiring a utilitarian style of eyewear with sports performance features, characteristics which make the glasses wearable for everyday but also technically sound. With shapes that are typically unisex, and inspired by earlier decades, including retro aviator, rimless shields and wraparound shapes, the styles also pay attention to particular details, fit and fine-quality materials to ensure a wearer experience that is really first class. Above: Ciele x Article One: Article One and leading performance-running brand, Ciele Athletics debuted the sophomore edition of the Article One x Ciele GTGlass performance sunglasses, an award-winning, collaborative frame launched in 2020. Earning several accolades for the technical design, including Runner’s World Gear of the Year, the two brands joined forces again for the GT Glass 2.0 pictured, which boasts a refreshed, distinctly vintage shape, performance material updates, and new colour and pattern variations – www.articleoneeyewear.com

Article One x César Villalba
Article One also teamed up with César Villalba, a creative designer and elite endurance athlete, to debut performance sunglasses crafted to counter traditional styles of eyewear in competitive fields. With flames emblazoned along the sides and a youthful, rectangular shape, the Article One x César Villalba frames rebuff the repetitive shapes and colours of technical frames that athletes are accustomed to, the designers say. The distinctive details and bespoke hues – including the lens tones – are inspired by Villalba’s relentless energy towards particular passions – racing and creative directing for global fashion brands. www.articleoneeyewear.com
Glacier Optics – photo by Yann Laubscher – the Pierredar shield combines tech with style

Built for the mountains, the Glacier Optics’ Pierredar shield represents a good example of technical, functional eyewear – designed specifically for high altitude, with an original design, fantastic colour choices which are perfectly aligned with contemporary technical apparel – including olive, gold and brick, and high-tech performance lenses by Zeiss. The small label, which is based in Switzerland has a growing following in the sports world for its technical focus and sustainable production which takes place locally in the Alps. www.glacieroptics.com

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Kuboraum Mask H30: a sculpted wraparound design – the frame is handcrafted

For a raw, utility style, with focus on artisanal craftsmanship and the unusual features such as the hand-hammered finish, the Kuboraum Mask H30 remains one of our go-to styles for those who seek a wraparound with a truly unique design style. Introduced by Kuboraum at the end of 2024, this piece is offered in different variations – including an aqua green colour and a matt black with striking light yellow lens tint. www.kuboraum.com 

RSF Pharaoh sunglasses

Retrosuperfuture’s black Pharaoh sunglasses offer a shield-style frame in lightweight nylon – a shape that is very well aligned with this trend while also offering a timeless everyday aesthetic. The model was released as part of the RSF Space Shields collection and perfectly embodies the 90s influences in fashion; the inspiration is also channelled from space age influences in design as well as cosmic jazz. The functional wraparound shape – always a very comfortable choice – and minimal design style lend themselves perfectly in combination with performance gear with a fashion edge. www.retrosuperfuture.com

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Colour trends: RES/REI

Appealing colour combinations characterise the current collection of frames by the independent eyewear label, RES/REI

Colour is a carefully studied expressive trait in the eyewear collections by Italian label RES/REI, where the blending of two or even three individual hues enlivens the structure of the frame, with vibrancy and distinguished subtlety and elegance. RES/REI works exclusively with Mazzucchelli, the highly regarded Italian acetate producer, often creating custom colours for their eyewear to preserve a subtle artisan finish and unique variety of exquisite designs. Above: model Orion by RES/REI – part of the Sculptures collection, a range of frames characterised by 3-dimensional layered acetates

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Orion by RES/REI – a gradient colour effect, in purple / grey

The current collection includes styles like Orion, where the attractive square eye shape is brought to life in six brightly toned variations. From a black and green layered tonal pairing to a dramatic purple / grey gradient effect (above), these colour combinations are developed by experts over time, with consideration for the light effects created and the interplay of light and dark tones on the wearer’s face. In the variation pictured above, the purple / grey colour of the front of the frame is combined with a deep jewel-like tone of emerald blue.

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Master by RES/REI – the close-up of the frame shows the detail of the colours and the transparent around the intense shade of blue

Model Master by RES/REI is part of the company’s Gentlemen collection conceived with sophisticated shapes and rich details. The style is also offered in multiple colour variations including a black with brown havana, a gradient blue havana and an intense slate blue with natural dark brown temples (pictured above). These colours focus on a contemporary theme, offering style and individuality in the aesthetic for the discerning modern male.

Founded in 2012, RES/REI has developed a reputation for its fine aesthetics, creative colour palette and sculpted forms in eyewear. See the full collection of eyewear and sunglasses at www.resrei.com 

Punto Ottico Humaneyes

Punto Ottico Humaneyes: store opening

The high-end optical retailer with stores in New York, Milan, Verona and Vicenza, among others, has opened a new space in Belgrade

The independent optical retailer, Punto Ottico Humaneyes has announced the opening of their 10th store in the old town of Belgrade city. The company, which is renowned for its creative direction and innovation in optics, already has a store in Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia, which opened in 2024.

Punto Ottico Humaneyes describes itself is an independent eyewear curator. Their spaces present collections which have been carefully curated, always with a focus on the intrinsic value of each piece and their ability to stand the test of time. The frames selected are often artisan designed, limited editions and produced in Italy and Japan.

Punto Ottico Humaneyes believes in quality over quantity, supporting craftsmanship that moves at a slower pace rather than following fads, appreciating finely crafted objects that can be repaired, whilst always honouring artisanal processes that generate value.

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Punto Ottico Humaneyes, Old Town, now 26, Belgrade, Serbia – find out more about Punto Ottico Humaneyes at https://puntoottico.it

This feature was written by Eyestylist.com and published on 5th July 2025. All rights reserved. The image featured is courtesy of Punto Ottico Humaneyes. To read other articles about Punto Ottico Humaneyes click on the link: https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/04/matteo-cibic-unparallel-visions-at-punto-ottico-humaneyes/