Vue dc, made in France
9th June 2015 A lot has been said about the influences of the past in eyewear. At a time when the trends of the earlier decades (1940s, 50s and 60s in particular) are more evident than ever, our eye is drawn to the artisan designs that represent those values as they first appeared, with the same level of original design, and artisan quality – interpreted for today.
Vue dc duo Chris Mascré and Yolande De Clercq revisit the concepts of vintage, with a fresh “chic” proposal for how to wear beautiful handmade gems.
Art Black STF Swarovski, pictured (above) on De Clercq, is one of the charming iconic designs highlighted in their collection – with over 40 Swarovksi stones set on either side of the front.
Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the model expresses the enduring appeal of handmade: “This is typical of our styles,” explains Mascré, “which have a certain unique elegance. Made in France using traditional techniques, these designs are handcrafted for a guarantee of genuine quality appreciated by those who love beautiful, well-made things.”
This month, Mascré explains a new addition in the collection, previewed at the trade shows in NYC and Milan, earlier in the year: “Model Pop 432 is one of our new “retro” styles, playing with the thickness and volume and the choice of material with a very intense colouration. This design comes in six colours, including black, ivory, crystal, yellow marble and red. A one-off creation, the frame is signed on the inside, ‘Christian Mascré’.” For more on Vue dc eyewear, visit www.vuedc.com CN
