RG2046WD nominated for Silmo D’Or : homage to architectural shapes and lines
A new design from the avantgarde eyewear designer Ti Kwa of RIGARDS captures a moment in time and a personal fascination for architectural contrasts. The design is directly inspired by a pandemic home improvement project and combines four unique materials with focus on sustainability, longevity and aesthetic beauty: the solid wood salvaged from high-end furniture timber contrasts with elements in aluminum-magnesium, beta-titanium and stainless steel. Above: Rigards RG2046WD, a new work with a finely structured frame and circular lens
Each element of the frame is painstakingly thought out to balance materials, design details and function – like the planning and construction of a unique architect designed building. The frame has adjustable beta-titanium arms hollowed on the underside to reduce the weight.
Wood end-tips, which are gently contoured, have been tested on diverse individuals, and provide a comfortable, ergonomic fit while the lightweight structure (a weight of just 12.8 grams) makes the design suitable as a sun or optical style. Unusually, the nose pads extend upwards on either side of the inner sections of the eye shapes, adding elegance and comfort where the frame rests on the face.
This new sophisticated design from RIGARDS is shortlisted for a Silmo D’Or award in the Sunglasses “Eyewear Designer” category. The winners of the awards will be announced in Paris on Saturday 25th September 2021 (www.silmoparis.com). For more information about RIGARDS visit www.rigards.com. Click on the link for more about RIGARDS on Eyestylist: https://www.eyestylist.com/2021/07/rigards-x-uma-wang-for-2021/