May, 2011 | Eyestylist

Trend alert: show your stripes

13th May 2011

17th May 2011 Joan recently reported on a Marc Jacobs sunglass in stripes…and here is another inspired by lines that is so sweet it had to be included in our display of special sunglass designs for May…”I wanted something fresh and pretty,” explains the French designer Pierre Cariven. The shape and styling are typical of the minimal style for which Pierre has made his name; together with a purity of line and elegance which comes through in the subtle mix of colour.

We think it’s a must-have for those craving a retro, Brigitte Bardot look with nautical overtones, and a perfectly contemporary finish. The optical versions are cute too. If you want to try to find these in the UK, try Schuller Opticians or Viren Jani, or check the list of stockists on the website, www.pierre-eyewear.com CN

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Super bright shades

12th May 2011

Trend watch: fluorescent colours that dazzle

16th May 2011 This is a superb example of the bright colour palette on offer for Spring/Summer. Matthew Williamson 9, produced in collaboration with Linda Farrow (pictured above), comes in three fluorescent choices, pink (an Eyestylist favourite shade for S/S 2011), yellow or orange teamed with dark grey softly graduated lenses – there might be lots of cheap copies of these on the high street, but beware….they won’t have the quality distortion-free UV-protective lenses offered here, nor the lovely soft acetate and nuances of colour).

I’ve found this style available online at Urban Outfitter at £170.

www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

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Reef by Whiteout & Glare

12th May 2011

A collection with a cause

May 15th 2011 While I haven’t been able to see this collection yet myself, the concept is a nice one: the creation of a sunglass range inspired by species dwelling in reefs around the world, creating awareness about coral reefs and the current threats to the marine life that live in them. Reef is a collection by German eyewear brand, Whiteout & Glare. Each product in the range is named after a marine species from some of the world’s most incredible coral reefs…these include Pterois Volitans, the red fire fish, and Solenostomus Paradoxus.

The sunglasses are made of Japanese acetate and feature a noteworthy titanium hinge design called TI22, and special PVD coatings which lend special colour finishes…dull gold, warm grey and egg plant – all rich tones with an individuality that I like very much. With 32 styles in the collection, each one limited to a production of just 100, the collection is a constant reminder of the finite nature of the world’s resources.

In support of the world’s reefs and research undertaken to monitor their condition, the company has set up a website (www.whiteout-glare.com/reef/) which will monitor the reefs and provide news, divers’ pictures and updates about them. CN

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Sunglass Style Guide

11th May 2011

Katharina Plattner, Creative Director of Andy Wolf wears Poppy

13th May 2011 “I am wearing Poppy from Andy Wolf this season. This is a limited edition featuring lace, I wear it with clothes by Irwin & Jordan. This is a very special creation. We have put French lace between two layers of Italian acetate. It is a European product, produced in Austria. I think it’s very feminine, it makes you feel like a diva! My personal style is elegant with influences from the 1960s. I think it is important to look feminine.”

Poppy is available in four different colour choices.

www.andywolf-eyewear.com

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Shopping for sunglasses

10th May 2011

Matches, UK

10th May I have been looking around for fashion stores offering an interesting selection of sunglass ranges this season. Like Liberty, Matches takes a serious interest in quality sunglass design, and many of their styles are also available on their website. For Spring/Summer 2011, the store has the following exclusive sunglass names: Illesteva, Thierry Lasry, Carerra, Prism, L.G.R., Very Vintage Sunglasses (the Marylebone and Ledbury Road branches have the widest selections). Matches also stock a selection of sunglasses by the following fashion brands: Balenciaga, Balmain, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alexander McQueen, Cacharel, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, MaxMara, Bottega Veneta, and Tom Ford. To browse the selection online visit www.matchesfashion.com CN