December, 2012 | Eyestylist

Mary Katrantzou Crystal Christmas Tree

6th December 2012

Design Museum, London

6th December 2012 As a fan of Mary Katrantzou’s fashion creations, I love this idea. The designer has come up with a Christmas Tree for the Design Museum in London, incorporating patterns from her Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection. Featured on the outer wall of the museum, the 2d design highlights the elegant embroideries created by Katrantzou in a collaboration with Swarovski and Lesage.

Mary Katrantzou: “The print was inspired by formal gardens and artful box parterres; these were layered and overlaid to create an intricate maze-like print reminiscent of a hand-embroidered lace motif.”

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To see the tree, visit the Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD. On display now until 9th January 2013. www.designmuseum.org CN

Image credits: Catwalk Photographer, First View

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4th December 2012

Theo Designs Brighten the Season!

4th December 2012 There is no doubt this is the age of digital and high tech; however, I’m still besotted with beautiful, luxurious stationery, and elegant pens. So it was delight at first look when I saw this lovely pen – STYL-O – created by Theo. The discovery of this chic writing instrument occurred when I visited the wonderful Theo boutique in Antwerp. This stunning red pen is perfect for holiday gift giving – and a present that keeps on giving! Packaged in a handsome gift box, there are other colours, including cobalt blue and emerald green.

Theo redJORS-12 — Cheerful and Bright – JORS by Theo

Co-ordinate your eyewear with a Theo design in vibrant red like Jors (above) that is certain to add cheer to winter wardrobes, with its gracefully sculpted cat eye shape in gleaming red acetate. www.theo.be Boutique:www.somersoptiek.be JG

December

Sweet Summer Breeze

1st December 2012

Andy Wolf Austria

If sunny, warm climes are your destination, these fun, stylish frames from Andy Wolf are just the item to tuck in with your beach gear. At Hall of Frames Zurich, I had the opportunity to speak with Andy Wolf co-founder, Wolfgang Scheucher, about the design concepts that are the hallmark of the collection – colour and imagination – such as Sweet Summer Dreams (above). The exotic shape is striking in acetate and metal, and the luscious tones of aqua and sea green are superb with a suntan! www.andy-wolf.com JG

December

2347 Miles Crush

1st December 2012

Frency & Mercury

Japanese acetate and pure titanium create an effective duo in this handsome Italian Olive and gold sunglass design. There is a hint of retro in the shape, combined with a contemporary edge in the temple details, and the ‘grill’ effect on titanium, highlighting the top of the frame and nose bridge. The Seiko lenses are anti-reflex – providing fashion and protection credibility. 2347 Miles Crush is just one of a sleek new collection from Frency & Mercury. www.dualview.it JG

December

Tara

1st December 2012

Pierre Eyewear

Crystal is making a welcome return to frame designs – with its 1960’s flair that transcends the decades. Tara by Pierre Cariven at Pierre Eyewear, features a nose bridge decoratively accented in black, and the cat eye shape is a forever favourite. Handmade in France in the Jura, Tara is also available in a stunning colour range – including red, tortoise, black, cream and a lively orange sorbet – each with a contrasting nose bridge colour accent. www.pierre-eyewear.com JG