Trend watch: 1950s

The cat is back

Small and charismatic or oversized and edgy, today’s cat’s eyes have come a long way since they first emerged in the 1950s and boomed as a decorative fashion accessory thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli. Interpretations in Paris this week were excitingly eclectic for SS16, and confirmed the classic shape will continue to impress.

Following the success of the limited edition Paris II, a creation with a-morir, RVS by V releases their own dual colour, hand finished statement metal cat eye design named Michelle (above), in thrilling colours, and in RVS by V tradition, with the added benefit of a standout mirror lens. www.rvseyewear.com

Noisette by la Eyeoworks
Noisette by la Eyeworks

At la Eyeworks, the playful mood was enhanced by dynamic colour equations. Spectacle style Noisette presents an acetate overlay on beta titanium, in a gorgeous array of tones, such as ‘smoky iris split on deep eggplant’. “Daring and elegant” it is! www.laeyeworks.com

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Le Chat by Alfred Kerbs
Le Chat by Alfred Kerbs

Barcelona’s newcomer Alfred Kerbs, exhibiting at Silmo for the first time this year, update a classic well-fitting cat eye form with a minimal full-screen lens by Divel, attached to the front of the frame. The Mazzucchelli material and its graduated colouring turn the retro shape into an elegant modern proposal. ‘Le Chat’ comes in three distinctive colour choices. www.alfredkerbs.com  CN