Rolf Spectacles Austria
20th February 2013 Today, Eyestylist talks with Rolf Spectacles about “Men’s Eyewear – The Designer Approach”. Above, The Rolf Team working on their designs.
Do you have a particular male role model in mind when you design men’s eyewear?
“Sometimes, the inspiration source is already defined, if it will be a male shape or not. It depends on the theme. But in the end, it’s all due to the various types of faces and characteristics; so difficult to say that a shape is specialized for men. That’s why most styles are unisex. Nowadays, society is more open minded and the ‘classic’ male or female frame does not exist any more.”
What is your philosophy on colour, material, and eyewear shapes?
“One-of-a-kind handcrafted in Tyrol, unusual, different and sustainable designs with a story behind them. This is supplemented with technical features and becomes a man’s daily toy/accessory/companion. Different types of materials such as wood or stone determine the appearance of the style. Generally dark tones are easy to wear in the normal course of life, but the wide range of different textures and colourings, including natural grains and various hues, allows for fashionable and significant styles.”
Do you think that men are becoming more experimental with their eyewear choices?
“Yes, men are becoming more experimental with technical features and unusual materials. Additionally, the shape signals the individual character. It becomes more important to know where the products come from, the artisans, and the history behind the design.” www.rolf-spectacles.com JG