Best looks for Spring: softer shapes for men
27th February 2012 With so many great styles coming out for the Spring, and some exciting shapes that show a new approach to the most familiar men’s designs, we have picked some favourites as part of this month’s special edition. These styles express a new mood, with more curves and gentle preppy styling; there are some nice aviator specs out there, and some deconstructed classics, plus frames in beautiful natural materials such as wood. Pictured above, Kilsgaard Eyewear, www.kilsgaard-eyewear.com
The aviator specs “Augusto” by Res/Rei feature an open bridge. Res/Rei is a relatively new, quality-focused Italian label, specialising in handmade frames made by artisans, some of whom have worked in the field for over 30 years. Available in London at www.mcclintock-eyewear.co.uk who are fans of the quality and design details offered in the collection. www.resrei.com
Leisure Society’s model Harvard (below) is a preppy style designed as a unisex frame which merges modern with classic aesthetics; this is a variation of the shape originated from a style issued to troops by the army in World War II. The model is made from titanium plated in 12k, 18k, or 24k gold combined with Japanese acetate and includes a special hidden spring hinge. www.leisure-society.com
MOD. 302 by W-Eye, designed by Matteo Ragni, offers classic design with its rectangular shape that has soft, contoured lines. This frame can be produced as sunglasses or spectacles and comes in a variety of woods, pictured here in the light grainy ‘Sapelli’. A very smart idea.
W-Eye is an Italian company producing hand-finished wooden eyewear. For more information visit www.w-eye.it CN