21st August 2013 Eyestylist recently visited Laura Nicholson in her Bloomsbury studio, the home of LARKE optics, a new independent spectacles label, created in October 2012, that has just launched online this month.
With a background in fashion and enthusiasm for interesting, well-made specs – she is a specs wearer herself – Laura explained that Larke means “To embark on an adventure”. Her aim is that the inaugural collection should accommodate good colours and good shapes with a classic feel, and no ostentatious external branding. The colours vary from traditional tortoise to a few surprises in horn effect and an edgier dark midnight blue.
One of a growing number of new labels in the UK selecting local production, LARKE optics starts its handmade eyewear journey with 7 rich Italian acetate shapes, some of which work perfectly with sun lenses. Some of the acetate material comes from rare, end-of-line blocks for a more exclusive frame. Expect to see hand riveted hinges, subtle design details such as the suggestion of classic details like the key hole bridge and hand polishing for a fine finish. LARKE spectacles are now available online and at the new flagship Stine Goya store, Copenhagen, which opened this month. More on this new collection coming soon. www.stinegoya.com http://larkeoptics.com/ CN
