2012 | Eyestylist

No. 15 Yacht Woman

1st May 2012

Hyde’s Spectacles

I have been meaning to feature one of the Hyde’s sunnies for a while…if you want 100% retro glamour, this is for you. A patterned acetate (also made in a smooth cream turtle which is very attractive too), made using traditional techniques that bounced out at me on Hyde’s Facebook page and I had to feature it. The frame comes with a handmade leather case and lens cloth. I do love the trend for marbled acetates, these are doing well and continue to pop up in many of the niche collections. This sunglass style is available online at 243 euros – go to www.nittygrittystore.com www.ehydes.com CN

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Arts + travel

Backhausen-Wiener Werkstätte Museum

1st May 2012

Prestigious Vienna Textile Museum

1st May 2012 Backhausen is a Viennese cultural treasure, creative oasis and a little jewel of a textile museum. For over 150 years, Backhausen has supplied luxurious and unique fabrics to a great number of distinguished landmark buildings in The Imperial City, including The Vienna Opera, The Town Hall, The Viennese Parliament and the renowned Burgtheater, plus international buildings of historic significance. Backhausen is also connected to the memorable artistic developments at the turn of the 19th century, and is associated with the richness of the Art Nouveau period. The archives are superb – over 3,500 original sketches and sample books of these beautiful fabrics.

Backhausen samplebook(72dpi) — Backhausen sample book of original fabrics

Nowadays, Backhausen continues to work with artists and international designers to supply reproductions of the original designs and new collections to over 40 countries. A visit to Backhausen is an artistic voyage expressed in exquisite textiles, and brings to life memories of a very fruitful and creative period in Austria’s history. www.backhausen.com JG

May

JV 779

1st May 2012

John Varvatos

Vintage and rock ‘n roll are the perfect partners, and Varvatos captures it so well in this crystal and black acetate frame – with a square shape that is beloved of retro wearers. The award-winning designer is a passionate music lover, so Varvatos has inserted his signature guitar pick hinge on the temple – a unique touch – and a design that merges vintage and current trends most effectively. www.johnvarvatos.com In the UK, go to www.eyerespect.com JG

May

B20-2

1st May 2012

Gold & Wood

Precious wood is beautifully polished and wedded with ebony in this supremely elegant design. Gold and Wood is acknowledged for their harmoniously balanced volume and sculpture in the creation of a frame. This style features temples that are luxuriously highlighted with inserts of varying coloured woods. Elegance is measured in the finest details — achieved here with Gold and Wood’s exacting standards. More details at www.gold-and-wood.com JG

Boutiques

Schau Schau

1st May 2012

Unique Optical Boutique, Jewel in Vienna

1st May 2012 Centuries of history; Imperial families; the home to many famous musicians; fabulous winter balls; Lipizzaner horses; and Art Nouveau architecture are just a few of Vienna’s incredible treasures. I found another – just around the corner from the Stephansdom, Austria’s finest Gothic edifice – a gem of an eyewear boutique called Schau Schau. In this superb little shop, customers can select eyewear styles of their choice, which are then crafted by hand, just a few kilometers from the centre of Vienna. The creative force behind Schau Schau (German for Look Look) is owner and designer Peter Kozich, with his knowledge and understanding of colour and shape, and more importantly, translating the design process into a luxurious bespoke product. Schau Schau is the haute couture of eyewear – the acetate is beautiful and the colour selections amazing. Each frame is custom created – every detail from nose bridge size to the width of the temple to the ear is carefully measured – ensuring that each pair of glasses is one of a kind. Customers from all over the globe wear Schau Schau, including artists and entertainers, sporting figures and professionals. For the ultimate in bespoke sunglasses and ophthalmic frames, Schau Schau is a memorable eyewear experience for exquisite frames. www.schau-schau.at JG