April, 2012 | Eyestylist

Ivy 4

1st April 2012

Lotho Paris

Starting our choice of contemporary frames for April, with eye-catching vintage overtones…..

Snappy red and white merge amicably in superbly polished acetate from Lotho. I saw this frame in Milan, and was attracted to its graceful shape, with volume at the temples – retro harmony meets modernity. Lotho was established in Paris four years ago, and has created a strong buzz with their beautiful collections, handmade in Japan, emphasising fine design with technology and luscious colours. www.lotho.fr JG

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April

Casper

1st April 2012

Oliver Goldsmith – London

Oliver Goldsmith was creating Vintage before it was Vintage! They captured the mood of the 1960’s and 70’s with their fantastic sunglasses that have become international icons. This season, OG has re-launched several of the designs that are legendary – including Casper, in velvety latte macchiato. The precise round shape, smooth acetate and infinite details, all contribute to the pleasure of wearing Casper. www.olivergoldsmith.com JG

Reviews

KA 105

1st April 2012

KBL Eyewear

Pastels are spot on for spring and summer, and this cool, mint sorbet tone is a winner from KBL. The shape is gentle and flowing, expressing a graceful flourish in fine acetate. An open nosepiece provides an extra dimension of distinctive detail. KBL has a beautiful collection of sunglasses – check it out on www.kbleyewear.com. Available in London at Harvey Nichols, and in Paris at Le Bar D’Opta www.opta.createurs.net JG

April

Palma Lova 346

1st April 2012

Orgreen Denmark

Orgreen celebrates their 15th Anniversary this year – plus they have been nominated by the Danish Fashion Awards in two categories. They are also jubilant about the re-launch this stunning frame in Beta Titanium. It’s very 1950’s, with a coquettish cat eye shape, and a charmingly sly cut-out curve. The golden finish, enhanced with black, gives the frame an even more feline feel. It’s also available in sultry electric blue. www.orgreen.dk JG

Five

Titan

1st April 2012

DITA Eyewear

This frame is ready for action! Titan is an engineering feat by DITA, using a single piece of Japanese acetate – front layered – with a titanium frame over the top. Bold characteristics include acetate side shields, twin titanium temple plates, and a strip of hand laid enamel. The frame is amazingly constructed and detailed – all by hand – in sophisticated colours of black and smoke grey. www.dita.com JG