September 2020 - Eyestylist

Fleye Copenhagen: Elements of Art

18th September 2020

Virtual products showcase From the Elements of Art collection by the Danish label, models Hilaro and Marianna are testimony to the company’s fondness for the arts, translated into wearable designs with a clear focus on exceptional detail.

“Elements of Art” is a tribute to the Danish museum; Thorvaldsens Museum – the first of its kind in Denmark. The characteristic museum was built to exhibit the work of the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) and offers outstanding experiences in art and archictecture – where brightly colored walls, richly decorated ceilings and mosaic floors are a backdrop for Bertel Thorvaldsen’s marble and plaster sculptures, capsuled by the high-seated light. Above: Model Hilaro by Fleye Copenhagen

Model Hilaro by Fleye Copenhagen in pure white: the semi-rimless frame has a light, slim almost floating silhouette

A trip to Thorvaldsens Museum led to the inspiration process the collection, leading the design team to experiment with molding, reflecting the preliminary process of creating the marble sculptures, and putting it into a present-day context. Rather than molding in clay and cast, the designers began creating soap in various forms, colours and patterns from Thorvaldsens Museum. The geometric blocks of soap were stacked on top of each other, creating art sculptures and visions for the frame designs.

The graphic art sculptures inspired the designs in the “Elements of Art” collection. Solid block colours and intriguing patterns from the museum have been directly transferred to new colorways and engravings in the eyewear designs, as well as patterns and transparency created by light reflections.

Marianna: Elements of Art by Fleye Copenhagen – complex study and research led to a collection inspired by the Danish museum, Thorvaldsens Museum

Marianna by Fleye Copenhagen: in ‘stone brown spotted’

Products: Marianna and Hilaro from the Elements of Art Collection Brand: Fleye Copenhagen Website: www.fleye.dk Contact address: [email protected]

About the Eyestylist virtual products showcase: the Eyestylist virtual products showcase offers a unique launchpad for new avantgarde, artisan or luxury eyewear and sunglass products – through Autumn 2020. The showcase is an initiative designed to connect Eyestylist readers and specialist designers in the absence of international trade fairs + launch events due to the Coronavirus pandemic. For more details email [email protected].

neubau: expressive, sustainable eyewear

17th September 2020

Virtual products showcase Design glasses reminiscent of works of art – for autumn in to winter, the striking eyewear models by neubau eyewear, from Austria, combine conceptual ideas with expressive design and sustainable materials: oversized, round styles meet unique 3D embellishments while 60s-infused models bring an air of sharp, upbeat design.

For these eye-catching avantgarde accessories, the Austrian eyewear label is focusing on materials and technologies using the sustainable, synthetic material naturalPX. Models by neubau eyewear also feature 3D embellishments made using resource-efficient 3D printing technology.

Inspired by the French Riviera of the 60s, the special edition Côte du Soleil adds three head-turning styles to the neubau eyewear collection. These models are made from natural3D, derived 100% from castor oil and printed with 3D- technology.

Product: Sarah sunglasses and Walter+Wassily sunglasses Brand: neubau Website: www.neubau-eyewear.com Contact address: [email protected]

About the Eyestylist virtual products showcase: the Eyestylist virtual products showcase offers a unique launchpad for new trendsetting avantgarde, artisan or luxury eyewear and sunglass products – through Autumn 2020. The showcase is an initiative designed to connect Eyestylist readers and specialist designers in the absence of international trade fairs + launch events due to the Coronavirus pandemic. For more details about taking part, email [email protected].

Titanium aviators by Coblens Eyewear

16th September 2020

Virtual products showcase A passion for classic design and a particular flair and expertise in re-interpreting the aviator shape, Coblens from Germany has brought out its new model Standspur in the Autobahn collection.

Coblens Eyewear: a beautiful gold finish on model Standspur

The style comes in polished champagne, silver, slate and matt black and builds on the purity of the narrow structure and the very fine double bridge detailing.

Coblens Eyewear: fine lines in titanium – model Standspur

Coblens glasses are produced exclusively in Germany. With an uncompromising choice of materials and innovative production techniques, the company works to achieve a symbiosis of high-tech and craftsmanship for the modern consumer with a love of quality design.

Product: Model Standspur (unisex style) in the Autobahn Collection Brand: Coblens Eyewear Website: www.coblens.com Contact address: [email protected]

Paradigm: emerging trends, vintage inspo

15th September 2020

Virtual products showcase The 2020 Paradigm collection by Kenmark Eyewear follows the tone set by the 2019 brand launch while creating a vision all its own. The new collection incorporates previous best-selling details and design elements including lightweight materials, thin profiles and combination acetate and metal construction. With eleven optical styles and eight sun styles, the line has expanded in both size and range.

Nine full acetate styles and a broader selection of sizes with more petite options and wider fits are now launched. And, as is typical of the Paradigm label, inspiration has been drawn from both emerging trends and vintage looks. Above: Paradigm model 20-06 – the double bar is a trendy feature this season.

Paradigm model 20-06 with crystal finish

In the 2020 collection, on-point dual tones in both metal and acetate and more earthy brown tones are explored alongside the existing tinted crystals. Subtle styling, with nods to the ’70s and ’80s can be found throughout the collection with jewel tones and oversized shapes designed for instant style appeal.

Product: Paradigm model 20-06 Brand: Paradigm by Kenmark Eyewear Website: www.kenmarkeyewear.com Contact address: [email protected]

Diffuser Tokyo: an expanding collection

14th September 2020

Virtual products showcase – Diffuser Tokyo offers a growing collection of very high quality well finished eyewear accessories, designed for the stylish man, and incorporating high quality leathers and textiles. In their cases range, the autumn sees the arrival of new colours for the best-selling Horween leather eyewear case. Horween is a long-established tanner in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The quality of the leather means that it is flexible, tough and aesthetically elegant its its finish – the company uses unique technologies and oil impregnated during tanning produce the stylish and soft finish – as well as unique leather colours.

This traditional hard case, with a small popper fastening, is lined with good-quality Japanese pigskin leather with excellent durability. This means that the product will age gradually acquiring a unique elegance and character over time.

Diffuser Tokyo : the new military inspired glasses holders

The new glasses-holder has a military-infused design.The cord is an original linen cord produced in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Fukui Prefecture is famous for its location in Sabae City, where glasses are produced; the district also has a flourishing textile industry due to its humid climate. The high-quality linen is functional and durable with a pleasant feel. Diffuser Tokyo products are available to buy direct from their website.

Product: Glasses holders and leather cases Brand: Diffuser Tokyo Website: www.diffuser-tokyo.com Contact address: [email protected]

UK opening: Framed Opticians, Chorlton

11th September 2020

A new ‘Framed Opticians’ has opened this month in Chorlton in the UK featuring a selection of fresh independent collections. Beech Road in Chorlton (Manchester) provided an exciting, long-awaited opportunity for the independent optical retailer to expand with the opening of its third shop. The area offers a wealth of like minded, independent and ethical business, and a thriving community, committed to supporting small businesses and ‘shopping small’. It’s also full of fashion-aware individuals, who see their eyewear as an accessory through which they can express their style.

The store has a brand new, minimal design combining natural wood textures, with graphic lines and muted colours of grey and terracotta. With focus on eyewear styling, the staff have many years of experience under their belt; whether customers visit knowing exactly what they want, feel stuck in a stylerut, or need guidance on what suits them, the team are on hand to help them choose something that fits perfectly, suiting their style and personality, and most importantly, something enjoyable to wear. The boutique is currently stocking independent brands like Moscot, Booth&Bruce, and some special, colourful design lines such as FACE A FACE.

All customers require is an up-to-date prescription, and one of the shop’s optical experts will guide them in the correct lens and eyewear choices. Through the pandemic and current restrictions, the shop is open for customers “by appointment” and for passers-by in restricted numbers. Framed Opticians has two other branches in London (Angel) and central Manchester (King Street). Framed Opticians, 113 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EQ Find out more: www.framedopticians.co.uk

Falvin Eyewear: contemporary, luxury style

10th September 2020

Virtual products showcase: Birgitte Falvin’s creative concepts in modern luxury eyewear design extend to the new titanium models – Arctic and Equator, two lightweight sunglasses with harmonious colours and finishes.

In typical Danish style, the unisex model Arctic balances a minimal titanium structure with a two-tone colour scheme conceived to flatter and enhance skin tones – choose from Falvin’s signature eye-catching bright matt fire opal with matt rose gold to a more demure yet modern matt onyx combined with sophisticated mat black gold. Above: the innovative styles from Falvin, in a shoot by Danish photographer Henrik Adamsen featuring Marina Ohm (@marinaohm) and Patrycja Walczak (@patrycja.walczak).

Arctic by Falvin Eyewear: inspired by Danish architectural innovation

The hexagonal shape of the Arctic is informed by The Crystal, an environmentally friendly extension of Nykredit headquarters at the Kalvebod Brygge waterfront in Copenhagen.

Equator by Falvin Eyewear: cutting-edge design in titanium – made in Japan

The Equator model has a delicate oval eye shape, with a small “opening” in the upper corners. Colours are equally sophisticated, with choices which include matt fire opal with matt rose gold or matt topas with matt 24 carat gold.

All of Falvin’s premium designs can be decorated with luxurious diamond settings; Falvin works with a highly skilled Danish jeweller and offers this bespoke service for those customers who wish to personalise their frame with that extra special touch. Falvin shows at the Hall of Frames trade fair, Zurich on 13th/14th September 2020.

Since the start of lockdown, Falvin has created an online showroom, by appointment, to give their customers a privileged view of their stylish collection, from the comfort of their own home or office space. Please use the email following to arrange an appointment. Product: Arctic and Equator Brand: Falvin Eyewear (Denmark) Website: www.falvineyewear.com Contact address: [email protected]

Ferilli Eyewear: Italian flair, sustainable materials

9th September 2020

Virtual products showcase: The first brand of eyewear to produce a dedicated sustainable collection made from locally sourced prickly pear fibre and other sustainable materials such as olive wood and ebony, the young up-and-coming eco-conscious label Ferilli Eyewear successfully combines refined style and keen pricing in frames designed with a conscience, made to the strictest quality standards in Italy.

Their new line – “Aéras” ( “air” in Greek), is composed of six new unisex models inspired by the beautiful villages of Puglia in Southern Italy – with names such as Ostuni, Castro, Leuca and Porto Badisco. In this line, the focus was to “lighten the silhouette of the frame and highlight the Italian design, the lightweight quality and artisanal precision of the details.”

Ferilli Eyewear: the Aéras collection combines lightweight 100% sustainable materials and stylish Italian design

The prickly pear cactus has become increasingly desirable in recent years and as well as having health properties – it is popular in skincare and as a supplement for healthy hair – it is even being studied for the production of earth-friendly plastic. In the Ferilli Eyewear collection, the patterned finish of the natural material creates a unique and eye-catching element for the fronts of the sunglasses.

Ferilli Eyewear: close-up of the unique patterning of the material, applied on birch wood in layers and covered with an eco-friendly resin

Trained as an optician, founder Cristiano Ferilli was born in Lecce in Puglia and has a special fondness for the region and its beautiful landscape. His eyewear collection uses the raw material, Sikalindi from the prickly pear cactus. The fibre needed for the sunglass production is obtained by a patented and completely eco-friendly method of dehydration without the use of pollutants.

Ferilli Eyewear; the sunglass styles are fitted with UV protective lenses in graduated, bright or more subtle and neutral tones

Ferilli Eyewear won “Best Ecological Sunglasses of the Year” in 2019 at the Monaco International Optics Trophies – the title “Maker of Merit” at the Maker Faire Rome (2019) – and was selected among the best young Italian designers in the “Showcase” – AltaRoma – Rome (2020).

Product: Aéras Collection Brand: Ferilli Eyewear Website: https://en.ferillieyewear.com Contact address: [email protected]

Christian Roth: cat’s eye model Firi

8th September 2020

The Firi is back: photographed by Alexander DiGenova

Christian Roth’s Firi sunglasses come from a tradition of iconic eyewear designs, modelled in signature ultra-beveled acetate. The style is featured in Roth’s new campaign by Alexander DiGenova, the 23 year old designer, photographer and creative director.

Above: Juliana wears Firi by Christian Roth, described as a “punky cateye design” – photography by Alexander DiGenova

Christian Roth as seen by Alexander DiGenova

Set in his Los Angeles apartment, Alexander enlisted his fellow creative muses, models and friends isolated with him in lockdown earlier this year, to embody the spirit of the eyewear.

“A bold, sculptural silhouette is perfect on Juliana and reminiscent of her essence,” said Alexander. Though in her early 20s, Juliana has traveled the world three times over and is fluent in French. Her monochromatic aesthetic is never complete without sunglasses.”

Product: Firi cat’s eye Brand: Christian Roth Website: www.dita.com Contact address: [email protected]

JF Rey: dynamic and experimental design

7th September 2020

Virtual products showcase: JF Rey’s dynamic, upbeat and experimental collections see new entries for autumn, with highlights including architecturally-informed designs, an interesting submarine inspired concept and more 3D spectacle shapes inspired by the amazing natural complexity and design of the structure of a shell. Above: the Shell concept is created in stainless steel – the colours are applied by hand. Photography: Ulrich Hartmann

This concept is informed by the Nautilus submarine: its cutting-edge technology and high-tech engineering are a subtle reference to the portholes scanning the depths of the sea. Its complex shape results from a technical 3D-printing process, with a stainless-steel and nylon combination on the front and both side shells of the frame, while playing graphic contrast rectangle/round shape. The creative process is based on seeking out quality and unique lightness in materials along with excellence and functionality in the design. Black colour and soft matt finishing on the front strengthen the assertive and bold allure of the model. A contemporary and distinctive look specially cut out for adventurous people and protecting the gaze from light rays, wind and water splashes.

These eye-catching glasses (Concept Shell at JF Rey) have been imagined in the spirit of a shell, around the idea of a harmonious cocoon for women’s eyes. Crafted from fine quality stainless-steel, it strikes with its distinct octagonal shape achieved in an extreme fineness, airy lightness and bold avant-garde influences. Volumes appear in a delicate geometric construction playing the contrasts of shape and colours in a distinctive graphic spirit. The combination of pink gold and luminous poppy red elegantly combine with the lofty constructions. Handmade colorization on the front highlights the elegance and the precious styling of the model.

The result of technical and visual research, this frame – Concept Wave – offers a fluid, lightweight, and moving design. The modern and graphic style is achieved by the folding and coloring of thin stainless-steel strips. The style is given its character through a game in which fine metal lines bend, cross, overlap and vibrate on the front in a light and airy structure. Each stainless-steel element is individually folded, colored by hand and assembled on the frame according to a specially graphics construction.

Product: JF Rey collections “Wave, “Shell”, “Nautinew” Brand: JF Rey Website: www.jfrey.fr Contact address: [email protected]

#Comingsoon: Hall of Frames, Zurich

5th September 2020

A highly anticipated return to some kind of normality and a chance to meet with friends and clients: the Hall of Frames trade fair takes place in Zurich on 13th and 14th September 2020 and looks set to attract more brands than ever with the cancellations of the season’s larger international shows. Above: Ørgreen Optics attends the Hall of Frames event each year. The brand has recently released a new mini collection in acetate. The kaleidoscopic colours, which play with lightness and depth, are one of the highlights in an ever evolving collection of contemporary ranges by the Copenhagen label.

Coblens model Autoradio – a superb contemporary slant on the classic aviator

From Germany, Coblens will attends the optical fair in Zurich with their growing range of metal and acetate lines…their lightweight titanium eyewear continues to be one of their most sought after specialisms, created in exciting colorations using PVD titanium coatings. Find out more at: www.coblens.com

Lunettes ALF: one of our recommended up-and-coming labels – handmade in France

Lunettes ALF comes to Hall of Frames Zurich for the first time this September. The French design label has achieved much in a small space of time and is already a favourite label in some of the world’s finest optical stores. The team promises two new special releases at the fair. Find out more at www.lunettes-alf.com

Nirvan Javan – London Collection – handcrafted in Japan

Nirvan Javan – the 5 year old Swiss label will show their London collection among other ranges: the premium acetate collection is handcrafted in Japan with precision and emphasizes the distinctive and purist signature of the designer as well as practicalities of comfort and fit. www.nirvanjavan.com

Update: Hall of Frames has created a new booking system for meetings with exhibitors at https://hallofframes-time.contedi.de/onlinetermin. The fair is also working with UVC protection who are providing a device for disinfecting the frames on display.

Confirmed brands attending Hall of Frames (HOF – the trade only event) in Zurich include Falvin Eyewear, Lunettes Alf, Fassungswerk, NOBIKA, Einstoffen, JF Rey, Kypers, Mykita, Nirvan Javan, Ørgreen Optics and YOU MAWO – for more details about the event and for a full list of exhibitors visit www.hallofframes.ch

TVR 504 & TVR Arnel – 2020 Edition

4th September 2020

Virtual products showcase: The iconic style of actor James Dean, the panto shape is one of the most timeless vintage designs ever created. Based meticulously on the shape and replicating its style, the 504 and Arnel models by Japanese label TVR are recreated by hand by expert craftsmen in Sabae, Japan; the eyewear boasts 50s retro anti-slip strips, seven-barrel hinges, a keyhole bridge, signature SPM (Sun Platinum Metal material) spear rivets and miter cutting by hand. Above: TVR Arnel: classic style handcrafted in Japan

The TVR® Arnel® shape – also known as the JD frame – is usually patented using Japanese 4mm celluloid to accentuate the lustre and shine of the material. Its slim profile also adds comfort and a better fit. The updated iteration is crafted by hand by TVR®’s master craftsman in Sabae, Japan, Sawada-Yaemon.

The miter cut technique is a critical feature of vintage eyewear where the front of the frame and temples each lie at a 45-degree angle, creating a 90-degree angle. True Vintage Revival remakes all the original elements of the TVR® 504 and TVR® Arnel® using an exceptionally rare, authentic mould that produced the classic shape just as it was in the past.

TVR504: based on the classic style, worn by James Dean

“We come from a family of master craftsmen whose heritage dates back to the Edo period. Our family, the Yaemon, in fact is the first to perfect the iconic TVR® 504 shape using traditional measurements and techniques, making this collection extra special to us.” —Sawada-Yaemon

To celebrate the overwhelming support and encouraging response from customers over the years, TVR® will be offering this 2020 edition using Zylonite material, featuring the intricate Japanese engraving depicting The Great Wave of Kanagawa on the metal core.

Product: TVR 504 and TVR Arnel Brand: TVR (Japan) Website: www.tvropt.com / www.tvropt.eu Contact address: [email protected]

Götti Switzerland: innovation for autumn

3rd September 2020

Virtual products showcase: For the coming season, Götti Switzerland is adding six new titanium styles to its collection, including fashionable shapes paired with 3D printed inlays and two strong masculine shapes. The Swiss brand also announces feminine acetate styles in new stunning transparent colours as well as strong and bold acetate classics for men. For autumn, new entries will appear in the Dimension range including 14 new models, 4 of which are designed for kids and teens. The adult Dimension styles have a super thin construction, with sleek lightweight temples – the easygoing everyday shapes fit many different face shapes and personalities.
In Götti’s Perspective design ‘Folio’ – the essence of which is built on strong contours and technical innovation – a fine, flat rim, reduced to an absolute minimum, encases the lenses. A sophisticated balance – with architectural references is formed through the strong structure and breathtaking lightness of the product.
Above: model Dancy is new at Götti Switzerland: on the surface, the model is a progressive take on a slightly oversized cat’s eye. A closer look shows the inlays produced in an additive manufacturing process, thanks to Götti’s in-house 3D-printing capabilities. The result is a distinguished balance of classic and futuristic.

The ultra-bold Everts model by Götti Switzerland is a masculine interpretation of the classic aviator style. Like all frames in the Dimension collection, these sunglasses are 100% manufactured in Switzerland, using state-of-the-art 3D printing capabilities with all focus on sustainable manufacture. The polyamide front is combined with stainless steel temples to create a flexible and comfortable frame to fit individual wearers.

Inspired by time-honored classics, reduced to essentials: model Ernest Götti Switzerland offers a modern twist on a bold, square frame. With a slightly thicker rim (pictured in black), the versatile unisex design is made from hand-polished acetate produced exclusively for Götti by leading manufacturers in Germany and Austria.

Products: Dancy, Ernest and Everts Brand: Götti Switzerland Website: www.gotti.ch Contact address: [email protected]

Jean Philippe Joly: details in acetate

2nd September 2020

Virtual products showcase: Jean Philippe Joly’s passion and commitment to unique handmade design is always apparent in his collections which tell a story of inventive creativity, savoir-faire and high artisanship. The designer is a self-confessed detailist with an eye for colour and sculptural aesthetics. His limited edition styles are popular with artistic individuals and have recently been worn by Natalia Vodianova, the Russian model/entrepreneur.

Above: the ever popular cat eye has a new “soft” look in this new entry by Jean Philippe Joly (model Jalouse) which would have launched this month in Paris : vintage turquoise acetate fitted with 24 hour delicate custom aqua sun lenses. A small wave detail on the side of the frame front and nicely formed hand-finished bevels are a finishing touch in this individual design.

Model Producteur by Jean Philippe Joly returns to the collection in new colourways : this frame has custom blue lenses for 24 hour wear. It has a discreet “depression” in the 8 millimetre Mazzucchelli acetate on the sides of the front and on the shiny polished temples. Real rivets are a typical “hallmark” feature of these designs.

Jean Philippe Joly chooses the finest Mazzucchelli acetates: above, a frame inspired by waves – model Surfeur

The choice of quality acetates by Mazzucchelli in Italy and the highest standards yet traditional manufacturing methods results in a refined design product of uncompromising quality.

Product: New-season collection – models Producteur, Jalouse + Surfeur Brand: Jean Philippe Joly Website: www.jeanphilippejoly.com Contact address: [email protected]

Suzy Glam x blick in Rotterdam

1st September 2020

Amsterdam-based eyewear label Suzy Glam has taken a temporary pop-up store in Rotterdam, in the Pannekoekstraat, next door to Blick Brillen, with whom the Suzy Glam brand has a close and fruitful relationship. The design of the shop is described as “a true mixture of Suzy Glam Amsterdam and blick brillen Rotterdam”. Designer Susanne Klemm of Suzy Glam wanted to integrate their ‘Amsterdam chic’ with the ‘Rotterdam laid-back coolness’.

Susanne Klemm and Etienne Frederiks of Suzy Glam outside the new pop-up store

Suzy Glam’s Amsterdam store is located in Roelof Hartstraat 32HS. The shop is a showroom for the handmade eyewear collection, which has become synonymous with good taste and a creative, sculptural style with a colour palette that is inspired by retro design, while striking a new mood that is confident, chic and contemporary.
The temporary store can be visited during the regular opening hours of blick brillen at Pannekoekstraat 35A 3011 LC Rotterdam. www.blickbrillen.com / www.suzyglam.com

Kaleidoscope of colours: Kirk & Kirk

1st September 2020

Virtual Products Showcase: The British eyewear label Kirk & Kirk is a specialists in statement colour and stylish modern design. Their Kaleidoscope Collection evolves as a celebration of beautiful transparent tones in dynamic combinations and dramatic shapes, each frame created as a work of art to evoke the unique personality of the wearer.

Launching this month, Kirk & Kirk introduce two vibrant new colours across the collection: a vivacious, hot ‘fuchsia’ and a warm, emotive chilli-infused red. Above: Kirk & Kirk model Jane in fuchsia

Jane in fuchsia: from the Kaleidoscope Collection by Kirk & Kirk

All twelve of the Kaleidoscope collection shapes come in the two new tones adding a new dimension to the collection as we look towards 2021. The frames are produced in the label’s unique custom-made super-light acrylic, which “gleams like glass with a translucence only found in Kirk & Kirk eyewear”.

New chilli colour launching this month – Kirk & Kirk

Kirk & Kirk frames are designed in the UK and handmade in one factory in France from start to finish, using the label’s unique grade of Italian acrylic. Some of the frames are popular with celebrities, Robert Downey Jr wears their Cecil in Jade, Victor in Apple and Purple and Carter in Spectrum and British actor Nicholas Pinnock wears model Percy in Stone.

Product: Kaleidoscope collection Brand: Kirk & Kirk Website: www.kirkandkirk.com Contact address: [email protected]