May, 2013 | Eyestylist

Sunglasses series continues…

10th May 2013

A stylish illusion by Grey Ant

10th May 2013 This label knows how to do things differently. Proof comes in this one-of-a-kind sunglass style, ‘Inbox’, designed in tortoise – and a gorgeous ivory – with smart silver (or gold) flash lenses -four to be precise. The illusion of a 1950s frame built into a much larger pair of lenses is unusual, quirky and, in our minds, an admirable achievement. The styles are designed in New York and made in Italy in small quantities; they are available worldwide from the Grey Ant online store. Overall, the collection offers a new take on tradition, with the additional promise of quality in the design and making; take a closer look at www.greyant.com and see their celebrity favourite, The Foundry, featured here: https://www.eyestylist.com/2012/05/my-favourite-sunglasses-5/ Now available in London at Liberty’s. CN

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Ultimate Elegance

7th May 2013

Sunglass Glamour from Vera Wang

7th May 2013 Harmony, beauty and style are the foundation of the superbly elegant fashion and eyewear designs from Vera Wang. She has an innate feeling for movement in beautiful fabrics, and in the fine crafting of eyewear materials. Two designs are particularly luxurious – Meila (above) in Italian acetate and stainless steel. The voluminous shape is highlighted with a metal clip above the nose bridge.

Aldora - elegance in crystal by vera Wang — Aldora – Crystal Elegance by Vera Wang

Another of our favourites is Aldora – a refined, sleek design in crystal acetate. Crystal against the dark lenses has an aura of mystery and surprise – a definitive diva design! www.kenmarkoptical.com JG

Boutiques

Accessorise with creativity

1st May 2013

Wolf & Badger, Mayfair

1st May 2013 If you appreciate emerging independent labels and new designers, Wolf & Badger is a world you should walk into. I have known the Notting Hill store for some time, but I recently visited the new location in Dover Street, on recommendation from our friends at Heidi London, the British based sunglasses label. Opened in 2012, the store showcases some remarkable jewellery labels, fashion collections, and a few select homeware pieces, in a refined setting that is chic but not formal. “We have the best of each designer that we profile, with up to 20 pieces per label. We are always on the look out for the next big thing; our selection of men’s labels is growing following our successes in unique womenswear,” explained Constanza Di Gennaro when she showed me around.

Heidi Chan’s sunglasses have been available in Wolf & Badger since she first launched in 2011, and the Dover Street store is currently showcasing her floral line where delicate petals are embedded in transparent acetate. “I fell in love with Wolf & Badger when I first visited the Notting Hill store. It’s like a gallery full of wonderful treasures..modern, unique, fun, and the people there are very friendly, they love what they do too. I can spend hours there with the beautiful designs on the shopfloor.”

The collection is also about to launch online with Wolf & Badger https://www.wolfandbadger.com/category/accessories-all/women/ – next to some other one-of-a-kind accessories and fashion pieces that you won’t find anywhere else including one of their bestsellers, Pinghe. www.wolfandbadger.com www.heidilondon.com CN

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Alice Goes to Cannes

1st May 2013

Anna-Karin Karlsson

A focus on Fashionista Eye Candy for this May edition? My first thought was of Anna-Karin Karlsson and the delightful styles such as ‘Coco and the Row’ or ‘Black Horse’ which express a whole new inimitable language in creative sunglass design. And then we found another nine designs that sum up the mood this Summer for those who want creative design and beautifully made shades…from cateyes to aviators, pastels to neons, this is eye candy that we take our Eyestylist hats off to!

Eyestylist has always been a big fan of ‘Alice Goes to Cannes’ by Anna-Karin Karlsson, (see the first of these here: https://www.eyestylist.com/2011/05/introducing-anna-karin-karlsson/) and this, the latest version, (above) has to be a winner for the summer ahead. Produced in pink with gold glitter, this little bombshell fits perfectly with the sweet pastel trend whilst having a bold blocked shocking pink on the inside for that extra little something. Ms Karlsson’s powerful collection for this year continues to thrill the fashion world around the globe. It’s an exciting story that is still unfolding. www.annakarinkarlsson.com CN

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Capsule collection

1st May 2013

Finest Seven for design duo Felder Felder

This acetate design by Finest Seven for the label Felder Felder comes in four very covetable fashion shades for S/S. The Felder Felder label is headed by identical twin sisters Annette and Daniela Felder, and they have an established cult following. The UK’s Finest Seven label, headed by designer Jesse Steven’s has collaborated with the sisters to create a unique, edgy shape featuring a single 14ct gold stud on each temple, that is closely linked to the designers’ S/S collection; each style is made to order, in keeping with Finest Seven’s mission for very high-level quality and precise hand finishing. Offered in a choice of bright blue, pastel pink, pale green, navy and a limited edition broken butterfly wing print. Prices from £850.00. CN

www.finestseven.com