2012 | Eyestylist

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1st January 2012

Vienna Collection by Robert La Roche

Klaus Huber retraces collegiate days and memories of school uniforms with frames from the ‘Vienna College Collection’. The preppy shape is rooted in classicism, combined with modern grace and flow. Handmade in Italy, the 8-mm acetate is truly luxuruious, particularly in night blue with grey transparent temples (above). For the first time, Robert La Roche gives names to the individual styles, which were selected based on Austrian winemakers who produce speciality, quality wines – just like Robert La Roche creates speciality, quality eyewear. www.robert-laroche.com JG

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Gladys

1st January 2012

Lafont Eyewear

Leopard accessories are a significant winter trend, and for designer frames, Lafont has this great style with a touch of jungle magic and vintage flair. The edgy design by Thomas Lafont, has a slightly raised peak along the brow, for a stunning ophthalmic shape in layered acetate. An architectural lift highlights the sculpted temples, and the overall result is beautifully crafted. As a Lafont wearer, I know from experience that the designs fit so comfortably, and literally, frame the face in an elegant manner. For further details, visit www.lafont.com JG

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Vinci

1st January 2012

Anne et Valentin

Beautifully muted tones of purple and smoky taupe merge elegantly in this lovely frame from Anne et Valentin. Created especially to fit small, feminine faces, the frames have a vintage spirit with a smart retro shape, cut out nose detail, and the two-tone end tips follow through on the bi-colour theme. The totality is a harmonious mix of colour and design. The Anne et Valentin collection is available at Cappelle Opticien in Brussels – www.cappelleopticien.be, and in Innsbruck – www.krischan-panoptikum.at. Visit www.anneetvalentin.com for further information. JG

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Goa

1st January 2012

Benner KG – Germany

This frame brings vividly to mind the warm and fluctuating tones of the Caribbean Sea, silky beaches and chanting seagulls – a pleasant thought this chilly season! Benner KG (formerly Grotesque Frame KG) has launched several new styles that uplift spirits during the winter months. I’m very fond of Goa, above, in shiny, polished acetate that features distinctive indentations on the front, with hand finishing. Acetate in two tones is used for the temples, inside and out, for double colouration. Available in Paris at Optique des Entrepreneurs, and in London at Spex in the City, Covent Garden. More details at www.benner-eyewear.com JG

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On the street

1st January 2012

New season style by Anne et Valentin

1st January 2012 Anne et Valentin’s new portraits were a delight to find on a press cd I received recently…they have created a photo album of stunning images of real people wearing their frames on the streets of Paris (outside the Anne et Valentin store there). This is one way to see elegance in real life. The series includes model Element in green (above), and another super well-formed optical style, the Tahiti. The images speak for themselves; the frames are oozing character, but are totally wearable. There are lots more I’d like to show, but here are two favourites. To see the full series visit www.anneetvalentin.com CN