December 2025

Eyewear trends: J.F. Rey – wearability and the wow factor

17th December 2025

A new women’s collection by the French eyewear design company promises a fresh expression of colour and design

Presented in three parts – acetate, metal and combination designs – this collection brings together a colour and materials story that is modern and expressive, with a clear, signature style.

Designed to fit all faces – including choices in extra small – the selection of acetate frames stands out for its silk-effect transparencies and delicate shades, as well as surprising glittery effects and delicately spotted design details. Above: bold, characterful statements with pattern, bright colour and gentle sparkle – the styles feature the signature Totem hinge

JF1580: an artistic feel runs through the collection

Model JF1580 has a round shape with some gentle modifications on the outer rim, creating a lively and characterful design. Each style features contrasting acetate colours and patterns, with the playful glittery black material “inlayed” with a rim of multicoloured merging tones.

J.F. Rey 3118: an interesting variation on the round eye shape and dramatic colour pairing

Model J.F. Rey 3118, from the metal and acetate combination design series exemplifies an attention on functionality as well as aesthetics and colour. The shapes are balanced and well-proportioned to fit comfortably, while the quirky shapes and colour bring rhythm and character.

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JF3114: a metal frame with an eye-catching presence

JF3114 is representative of the all-metal frames in the collection, which achieve feminine allure in their bold statements. These styles (JF3114 and sister styles JF3113, JF3116 and JF3117) are unique in their interesting use of gradients, use of triple-colourways and surprising light effects.

Designed to fit all faces, with specific sizes available in the metal and combination lines, the collection also features the J.F. Rey Totem hinge, a signature detail which immediately identifies the brand. Find out more at https://www.jfrey.fr

Read more about J.F. Rey at https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/09/silmo-paris-2025-j-f-rey/

Design + Inspiration

Handmade eyewear: Kuboraum Editions LTD Space Atlas capsule

11th December 2025

The Limited Edition features spectacular details including hand-applied metal micro-cubes

The new handmade eyewear designs by Kuboraum are described as emerging from the sun’s glare – travelling through time and space. Each frame surface has been handcrafted with variations in textures and 3 dimensionality: the hand applied metal micro-cubes create a raw stratified relief – amplifying the mask’s bold architecture.

Space Atlas by Kuboraum – a new handcrafted drop for the festive season 2025

This capsule also evolves into a more refined, linear expression, where a fine silver 925 chain is applied using acetate combustion (pictured above). Fused to the porous acetate rim, the chain traces a clean contour around the lenses, echoing the scattered debris of a body travelling through different multi-verses.

X5 Space Atlas: aluminium micro-cubes have been applied on the front of the frame

X5 Space Atlas is produced in a combination of acetate and metal and has a shiny black finish beneath the configuration of micro-cubes which vary in size and depth. The temples are thick and imposing and feature a textured surface with linear effect.

Created in Berlin in 2012, Kuboraum was founded by artist, sculptor and designer Livio Graziottin and anthropologist, brand, communication & marketing director, Sergio Eusebi. Each mask offers a unique design to highlight personality. The designs are crafted in Italy in exquisite materials. Find out more at www.kuboraum.com

Reviews

Boem Atelier: Eyewear Sculptures

5th December 2025

Designed by Aleš Boem, this brand new collection is conceived as a series of wearable sculptures — objects that live on the body yet could just as naturally, belong in a gallery

Each style by Boem begins as a digital sculpture, carefully designed and refined over several days before reaching its final form. Produced in very small quantities, each frame requires an extensive cycle of printing, refining and finishing. Crafted in Bohemia, the designs combine lightweight nylon, gold-tinted UV400 lenses and precisely engineered stainless-steel spring hinges. Select editions incorporate a gold finish created in collaboration with Preciosa. All the models are being released in numbered, limited quantities and each one expresses a different relationship to nature and materiality. Above: Boem Atelier Eyewear Sculptures, details of the ‘Boemian’ frame

“Nature doesn’t hustle. Nature takes its time – growth is slow, patient, imperfect. Every flower, stone or branch is sculpted by forces we can’t speed up. That’s why it lasts…” Boem Atelier

Offering four models, each one is shaped by a different natural reference: florals, stone-like surfaces, naturally growing interwoven plants, and a silhouette that appears like hand-sculpted clay. As a nod to the beaty of natural pattern, the frames are released in gold, silver and bronze tones.

About the designer / Originally a graphic designer, Aleš Boem is a Czech product designer with a particular interest in material experimentation and manufacturing processes. He is the designer behind FURIOSA Shades and the winner of a Red Dot Award in 2019 for the design of public furniture for the city of Prague.

Find out more about the designer and Boem Atelier at https://boem.co/

Design + Inspiration

Preview: The 20 Year Collection by SALT. Optics

3rd December 2025

SALT. Optics marks 20 years in 2026 – with release of The 20 Year Collection, a powerful wraparound edit of striking sunglasses

The Californian eyewear label, known for its quality-driven design for men and women and its longstanding commitment to Japanese manufacture, celebrates 20 years with a new limited-edition collection highlighting the best of the brand, its history and heritage, and its ongoing commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The collection comprises seven styles which honour the history of SALT. with inspired wrap designs, all handmade exclusively in Japan. Two styles – Crue and Jahn are produced in 100% Japanese titanium while the remaining five designs are worked in Japanese acetate. Above+below : teaser imagery for the new collection by SALT. Optics

The 20 Year Collection by SALT. Optics focuses on wraparound designs – particular details include the limited edition branding marking the anniversary with the number 20, and custom stopper hinges

With its latest collection, SALT. returns to its roots, celebrating the superior craftsmanship and wraparound silhouettes that defined the brand’s beginnings two decades ago. Through research and innovation for fit and form—paired with cutting-edge Japanese lens technology and premium materials—SALT. delivers an innovative lineup, reaffirming its position in the international eyewear world.

About SALT. Optics / SALT. Optics describes itself today as an independent premium eyewear brand committed to quality construction and timeless design. Crafted with premium materials and precision engineering, the frames are built to withstand the test of time. The functional pins, riveted hinges, and thoughtful design elements ensure that a pair of SALT. frames can be adjusted and repaired as needed, providing a comfortable and stylish fit that will last for generations. The brand was founded in 2006. Its first campaign featured friends of the brand wearing their own clothes rather than using professional models. Over the last two decades, many celebrities have been spotted wearing SALT. with well-known wearers including Will Smith, Kristin Davis, Glen Powell and Robert Buckley. Find out more at www.saltoptics.com

Boutiques

LOULOU Opticiens, Lyon: ‘haute lunetterie’ at its best

1st December 2025

The French independent store LOULOU has created a fresh high-end space with attention paid to every detail – a space to present some of the world’s most prestigious collections of eyewear. Eyestylist.com spoke to Michael Lalande, Loulou’s founder about setting up shop in 2017, and his latest project in rue Gasparin.

“I first opened LOULOU in 2017 in the very heart of Lyon, on Place des Célestins, facing the theatre of the same name — a charming square with a village feel, slightly removed from the city’s main bustle,” Michael told Eyestylist, in conversation. “As the store quickly became too small, I began looking for a new space nearby. I explored several options and even considered taking over a colleague’s shop. But when I learned that the footwear brand FEELANCE was leaving its beautiful location, I knew immediately that it was the right place. Its exceptional visibility, with 5-metre-high windows, was simply irresistible.”

Today this location on rue Gasparin has been redesigned and presented in a new way, with a striking shop front and contemporary interior, by architecture studio, Johany Sapet. Lalande wanted a minimalist aesthetic with metallic features and exposed stone walls. Upstairs the store has a tranquil lounge-like space where the eye exams take place.

“For the first LOULOU, I wanted a dark, elegant atmosphere with brass and marble accents. The long, narrow shape of the space had led us to turn that constraint into a defining feature, with a visual path that drew customers toward the back — a design many fellow opticians later took inspiration from. This time, I wanted something completely different.” Above: the exposed brick wall is a feature of the new interior design at Loulou Opticiens

The new interior at LOULOU designed by Studio Johany Sapet

“My aim is to offer a high-end yet relaxed client experience, inspired by luxury hospitality — where nothing is ever a problem,” says Michael enthusiastically. “I like to shift the focus of buying eyewear away from the medical aspect, and toward the pleasure of a beautiful object. We pay close attention to sensory details — sound, scent, light — leaving nothing to chance.”

Interior: focusing on presentation and details, the store showcases some of the finest young and emerging eyewear designers

“When I opened Loulou,” says Michael, “I wanted to bring something new to Lyon’s already rich landscape of independent boutiques. I was the first to carry Ahlem in the region and have kept that spirit of discovery ever since, trusting young brands that inspire us. I’m proud to have been the first optician in Europe to offer Lapima. My latest crush is Paloceras, a very innovative new label. To connect with the creative community, I’ve often hosted art exhibitions and events in the store — even transforming it once into a bright red pop-up for LPLR.”

Among the new details, several particular features stand out from the striking black seats to the artistic references and minimal furniture. The frame display has been produced from repurposed parking ventilation grids. “We created unique metal panels to support the slim metallic shelves.” The effect is both industrial and refined.

Loulou Opticiens is run by Michael Lalande, and a team of three, opticians Marie Burton and Juliette Valero, and Diego, the miniature dachsund and store mascot! The inauguration of the renovated store took place on 27th November 2025. Find out more about the store and their selection of independent eyewear brands at www.loulouopticiens.fr

14 rue Gasparin 69002 Lyon – France