TD Tom Davies
16th August 2011 Some lovely new eyewear collections are filtering across our desks, even during this relaxed, easy paced holiday time. We’re eager to share these new designs with you, and one that has especially grabbed our attention, is a collection of six Limited Edition frames for women, from TD Tom Davies. The made-to-measure, hand finished designs in luscious acetate include this beautiful frame (above) with graduated colours. A hint of vintage shaping adds to the allure of the luxurious styling. The neutral colourations are perfect for early autumn fashions. Other designs in this Limited Edition series feature striped and transparent/opaque contrasts. JG www.tdtomdavies.com
Eyewear Enthusiasts
Gilles Choukroun, Chef and owner of MBC Gilles Choukroun, Paris, France
14th August 2011 My favourite sunglasses are by Ray Ban (Gilles wears Ray Ban in the above photo), and Gold and Wood – they have some excellent designs. I like black frames, but sometimes I like colour too – especially orange or green. When I’m looking for glasses, I visit different boutiques because there are a lot of frames, and the choice is very difficult! My preferences are for frames that are simple, without decoration. I like casual clothes, never a suit! In the restaurant kitchen, it’s really casual – jeans and a black chef jacket. Kenzo men’s wear is super, and I also like casual wear from Oxbow.” JG
V&A online shopping
3rd August 2011 The museum shops in London are great for buying presents and other more unusual decorative items, art or ideas for children. The V&A in London is one of my favourites, along with the National Portrait Gallery shop.
The V&A has an online shopping site with a wide range of stationary, and they have recently added the distinctive Christian Lacroix stationary range….which includes notebooks, notepads and journals with a flamboyant style. Every purchase supports the museum, an even better incentive to pass by…www.vam.ac.uk or www.vandashop.com CN
Colour trends: jewel tones
4th August 2011 Jewel colours are to make an impression in fashion this coming season, with deep ruby, amethyst, emerald and sapphire vying for attention among the shades of garnet and cytrine. If you have a peak at the catwalk shows by Nicole Farhi (http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2011/ready-to-wear/nicole-farhi) or Italian designer Alberta Ferretti (http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2011/ready-to-wear/alberta-ferretti/catwalk-report) these shades will instantly come to life for you.
We have asked a few eyewear designers to preview their interpretation of these colours. Claire Goldsmith’s scarlet version of Campbell and model Corban from the CG Legacy collection (above and below) are beautifully in tune with these glamorous tones…sometimes in mono but also present to punctuate more sombre tones and classic black. CN
Highland fling
Winter trend: Face à Face chooses tartan
2nd August 2011 Now we are starting on our winter trend reports, here is one we like from Face à Face. The French label has adopted the tartan trend in its 2012 collection, by offering six of its top selling frames, including Sagan 1 and Woody, in colourful plaid. Whether it reminds you more of Scottish castles or 1980s punk, it’s a style statement we’ll keep seeing in the coming season. CN