Face à Face Paris
Fun, glamour and lively colours all combine in Bocca Tatoo 1 from Face à Face Paris. A curvy, sensuous cat-eye shape in quality acetate, the Bocca range started as a one-off at Face à Face, and has become among the most successful of their designs. The striking colour mix of orange, navy and cream, with the seductive sides, add to its many charms. www.faceaface-paris.com JG
Pond
l.a. Eyeworks
Colour has always been a hallmark of l.a. Eyeworks frame design. As the California company, with its international following, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the colour palette is even more invigorating and expressive. Pond in Fancy Green Blue sports a wonderfully textured frame front and sides, with a slim strip of purple for unexpected accent. Superior detailing on the temples adds further distinction. www.laeyeworks.com JG
Ottillie
Vera Wang
Fashion designer Vera Wang brings her highly refined style sense to the luxurious collection of frames she creates. The graceful silhouette of Ottillie, with its full shape and rounded curves, reflects elegance and chic. Water colour tones are soft and easy to wear, and this beautiful shade of silky green acetate harmonizes with many different colours. For more superb frames from Vera Wang click on www.kenmarkoptical.com JG
Renata
Lafont Paris
Unique colour palettes are a hallmark at Lafont. Whether solid colours, bi-colours, or a melodious melange – as seen in Renata – the Lafont colour spectrum stands out in the best possible way. Renata is a colour triptych in a gradient handmade metal-coated frame, with a stylish leopard print trim. Crafted in France. When in Paris, be sure to visit Lafont’s charming boutiques. Check out www.lafont.com for store locations. JG
James 19 and James 16
Theo Belgium
Brand-new colours, brand-new styles from theo – vibrant purple fluo and orange fluo in two exhilarating designs – James 16 and James 19. James 16 has a subtle cat eye design, while James 19 displays hints of vintage with a round shape. Two innovative frames with trendy detailing…totally theo. www.theo.be JG