November 2012

Eyewear Expressions

We launch November with splendid diversity in REVIEWS – unusual sunglasses with true fashion flair, and optical frames that explore new dimensions in design.

Travel with us to the Tyrol Region of Austria to meet our Designer of the Month, and to Antwerp for a trendy boutique. Then onto Basel Switzerland, for a special retrospective of a grand French artist. Throughout the month, click and stay with Eyestylist for international news on innovative eyewear and accessories!
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MOREL
ERKERS
Orgreen
LAMARCA EYEWEAR
Loft. New York. March 14-17
TVR True Vintage Revival
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Gift ideas

L.I. Sounder Original American Goods, Leather Shade Anchors

28th November 2012 One of these would make a very cool present. Made by hand in New England using traditional techniques, these straps are made to last, and the leather is said to age beautifully. They look very smart with a strong sunglass style such as a classic aviator, and according to Akram Husseini who offers them at his store, Klar, they look particularly good with a Randolph Engineering aviator, a Garrett Leight Speedway or L.G.R.’s acetate Casablanca which he wears himself. They work with spectacles too.

MOREL
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ROLF Spectacles
JISCO
OGI Eyewear
TVR True Vintage Revival
LAMARCA EYEWEAR
Götti Switzerland
VAVA Eyewear

Available from Klar, Schulstraße 4, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany (www.klar-augenoptik.de); for additional stockists visit www.lisounder.com CN

Pretty Pink Pastels

Young Fashionistas Prefer Pink!

26th November 2012 It’s not only grownups that are embracing lovely pastels! For the young set, gentle pastels – particularly in pink – are seen in eyewear collections. Two of our favourites are featured here – with plenty of potential to delight young fashion aware youngsters. Nice Soft Pink (above) from the Dutch company Red Optical combines smooth stainless steel highlighted with acetate temples. The mix of materials, plus the rectangular shape and pastel tone, has an”adult look”, and many youngsters will approve! www.redoptical.com

Pretty in Pink – sunglasses by EK Kids

 

EK Kids adapts some of their best adult designs creatively scaled down to fit little faces. These sunglasses (style 1487-654 above) capture the characteristics admired in EK designs – retro shaping, quality acetate, and UV lenses to protect young and vulnerable eyes.www.emmanuellekhanhparis.com JG

 

 

Seasonal style

Cruz Oculista, Portugal

24th November 2012 Take inspiration from the Portuguese optical store Cruz Oculista, who have created another super glam storefront this year for the Christmas season. The shop pays to tribute to the theatre and the Baroque with a dramatic stage design, and presents the new independent Portuguese label Paulino Spectacles.We love it!

If you are working on a beautiful storefront – optical or accessory stores – for the coming Christmas season, please send us your pictures – the best ones will be included in this section in the weeks ahead or featured on our Facebook page. Refer to our website for contact details. CN

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VAVA Eyewear
LAMARCA EYEWEAR
Götti Switzerland
MOREL
DIFFUSER Tokyo
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Cruz Oculista, Av. Dr. Armando Goncalves, Edificio Plaza Loja 17, 3000-059 Coimbra, Portugal

Sophisticated Lady

Black and Gold Charm

23rd November 2012 During the shows this autumn, we’ve seen stunningly creative frames in black and gold. Each colour is significant on its own – and when featured together, the results are sophisticated and elegant. Today we are showing two versions we’d love to wear! Anne-Karin Karlsson has the magic touch with black and gold in Coco on the Run (above). The frame is acetate with metal inside, a patented material that has never been used in eyewear before. “It’s very tricky  to execute, but with the result as I imagined”, says Anna-Karin, and the result is superb! www.annakarinkarlsson.com

Curvy and Captivating -Rava – by Vera Wang

 

Vera Wang’s interpretation of black and gold is a striking design- Rava (above) – in black acetate, accented with gold at the nosepiece and around the lenses. The curvy shape and the bold temple lift ensure an even more glamorous frame. www.kenmarkoptical.com JG