2011 | Eyestylist

The Zolman

1st September 2011

Moscot Eyewear

The New York Yankees, The Big Apple, The Empire State – both nicknames – and Frank Sinatra belting I Love New York are iconic symbols of the American city. To that list can be added Moscot Eyewear, the Manhattan based company that has been producing its own frame icons for over a century. The Zolman (above) in flesh acetate is from the new collection, featuring the key attribute for the autumn season – the burgeoning trend for perfectly round shapes. Traditional values and craftsmanship are reflected in every frame. This cool and classic design has no exposed hardware, and a three-barrel hinge. Moscot Eyewear is available throughout Europe. Visit www.moscot.com for stock lists. JG

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1st September 2011

Anthony Meima

Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Anthony Meima and see his eyewear collection in his charming Parisian atelier. Meima is a master in working with acetate – his frames feature shapes that embody classic elegance, refinement and flow. I particularly like this style, with his signature acetate thickness at the temples, which gives depth and richness to the design, and the linear colour contrast on the frame front. Hand-made in France, the frames are beautifully crafted, and possess a definite “feel good” factor on the face. JG www.meima.fr

Eight

OO617

1st September 2011

Alyson Magee

Alyson Magee is a delightful, creative Irish eyewear designer whose career I have followed with great interest for the past fourteen years. She was one of the founders of Face à Face, the award winning eyewear firm. Now she has launched a new collection which has just recently appeared in European boutiques, distributed by JDL in France. Alyson loves to work in acetate, her favourite eyewear material, and each pair of elegant, refined frames is handmade in France. With her Irish heritage, green frequently appears in the collections, such as the style above, gracefully paired with tortoise. The soft oval shape is extremely flattering,and the result is a beautifully crafted frame that is a real pleasure to wear. JG www.alysonmagee.com

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Nine

Elma

1st September 2011

The Black Edition, Götti Switzerland

We are fortunate to have a peek preview in advance of the new collection designed by Sven Götti – The Black Edition. There are four distinctive models – all in black – featuring the latest high tech assets and precision details. To ensure this reed-thin titanium frame retains its luscious black finish, a PVD (physical vapor deposition) process is used. And everything on the frame is Black – front, pads, earpieces, even the miniscule screws are black. Just a sliver of a silver hinge provides subtle contrast. Black is seductive, sensuous, secretive and elegant – Götti captures all these qualities with The Black Edition. JG www.gotti.ch

Reviews

Surtees

1st September 2011

Claire Goldsmith Legacy

Quality and craftsmanship echo throughout CG Legacy – the collection of beautiful frames created by Claire Goldsmith. The young dynamo successfully resurrected the iconic Oliver Goldsmith brand, and is now pioneering her own great collection. Surtees, shown above, is one of Claire’s favourite designs, as it is named after a very dear friend. Sophisticated, delicious tones of chocolate and jade distinguish Surtees, with its elegant frame shape expressing modern vintage. The CG Legacy collection is available at the Oliver Goldsmith boutique in Notting Hill, 15 All Saints Road, London W11. CG Legacy can also be found at Browns on South Moulton Street, London W1, and in Amsterdam at Oogappel www.oogappel.com JG Further info at www.olivergoldsmith.com