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7th June 2011

Tru Trussardi Summer Specs

17th June 2011 Elegance, beauty and refinement have been the hallmark of stunning Trussardi accessories for 100 years. The Italian company’s eyewear collection in beautiful materials and superb colours is lovingly crafted, and there is a great selection of styles. This design I particularly like, with its voluminous shape that shields the eyes from the sun’s penetrating rays on summer days. Matte acetate comfortably caresses the eye area, and the frame is a pleasure to wear. Three desirable colour choices – the rich purple featured above, a soft “demi” brown, and a strong havana. Tru Trussardi frames are available at Piccadilly Opticians, 13 Piccadilly Arcade, New Street in Birmingham. Further info at www.trussardi.com JG

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Le Grand Livre Des Lunettes

7th June 2011

The Fantastic History of Eyewear by Dominique Cuvillier

15th June 2011 If eyewear and fashion are passions, make immediate space on your shelves for this excellent book. Dominique Cuvillier is a trend consultant, writer, and collector of eyewear. This well-researched book, with a preface by Alain Mikli, and richly illustrated with superb photos, traces the history of eyewear from its origins in the 14th Century to the present. Grand names – past and present – vividly reveal the evolution of eyewear and its status as a style statement. Le Grand Livre Des Lunettes is a grand celebration of eyewear. Published by E/P/A Hachette Livre – éditions du Chêne www.editionsduchene.fr JG

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Tennyson by Paul Smith

7th June 2011

Trend watch: Marbling and mottled effects

14th June 2011 The variety of effects you can get in a plastic frame are close to unimaginable. But after looking at thousands of styles made of plastic over the years, I have come to learn how much this material varies in quality. For any consumers out there buying a chunky acetate frame or with that intention, be really sure you are getting a high quality one; you will see they hold colour and pattern better making them look a whole lot more stylish than the ordinary and rather tacky poor quality ones.

When a few opticians point out a collection they like which is doing well, it must mean something! The current Paul Smith optical and sunglass line is one of these that has been brought to my attention a few times over the Spring. This unisex optical example above, with the eloquent literary name ‘Tennyson’, is one that caught my eye at a recent press day…primarily owing to the interesting effect of the purple and black patterning which is best seen close up but this image represents it fairly well. A classy, easy-to-wear optical range, with some leading trends incorporated such as the patterning of this unisex frame, or other retro details such as keyhole bridges, and evocative round and rectangular vintage shapes, this is great statement eyewear. www.paulsmith.co.uk CN

Trend watch: Coco in pink

7th June 2011

Oscar Magnuson

10th June 2011 On my hunt for pretty pale pink and nude tones, I have come across the unusual model Coco by the Swedish designer Oscar Magnuson in this sweet pink tone. While it’s not a label I know well, I like the combination of quality and sophistication. Magnuson’s designs are usually inspired by individual expression. Often the starting point will be a colourful character such as Arthur Miller or even a fictional character such as Dorian Gray. More on the A/W styles by Oscar Magnuson coming soon. CN

www.oscarmagnuson.com

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Matheo

7th June 2011

Theo interprets the nerd trend

8th June 2011 Glasses featuring maths symbols? This is a limited release by the Belgian designers at Theo which plays on the trendy “geek-chic” look. There are four titanium and four plastics in the series which are now available in some of Theo’s most popular stockists. Taking the mathematical theme as its starting point, the designs have minute, fluorescent mathematical symbols contrasting with the black of the frame, from the easily recognisable “equals” sign to less well-known symbols such as the one for disjunction. Theo has injected humour, whilst creating frames with a strong identity. The use of fluorescent tones is on-trend but not garishly flamboyant, a fun touch. CN

www.theo.be