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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

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.

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.

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The Japanese brand has revealed its latest metal designs, an expression of technical finesse, exceptional craftsmanship and a distinctive design language

Matsuda’s new metal releases continue the legacy of the brand through a shared commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing. Across the collection, finely engraved temples, precious metal finishes, and hand-applied lacquer accents showcase accomplishment and true finesse in Japanese metalwork.

The models M3163 and M3168 introduce engraved ‘ribbing’ along the rims paired with delicate hand-lacquered stained-glass temple inlays, offering a refined interpretation of classic rectangular and round silhouettes. Above: the M3168 by Matsuda expresses the distinctive design and attention to detail of the Japanese brand

The M3165 draws inspiration from the Art Deco movement of the 1930s, combining a modern panto shape with a distinctive high bridge and intricately engraved temples. Meanwhile, the M3166 explores a more contemporary expression through its geometric silhouette, defined by clean lines, precise angles and understated industrial elegance.

While united by lightweight titanium construction and meticulous attention to detail, each model reveals a distinct point of view. The M3167 reinterprets a vintage crown pantos shape through asymmetrical rims cut from titanium, creating an interesting interplay of structure and ornament.

Model M3169 introduces an oval silhouette with hand-lacquered side shields and signature M+N engravings, blending vintage influence with a modern architectural sensibility.

Together, these designs demonstrate the breadth of Matsuda’s metal expertise. From intricate engraving and hand-lacquered accents to innovative engineering and sculptural construction, each frame reflects the enduring artistry of Japanese craftsmanship.

Matsuda frames are proposed in exceptional materials—including titanium, aged Japanese acetate, 22.5k gold, sterling silver, ruthenium, and palladium—each frame begins with hand-carved tooling created by master engravers in Fukui, Japan, before passing through a meticulous process requiring up to two years and as many as 250 steps to complete.

Find out more at www.matsuda.com

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