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Elegant, Sensuous Shapes

22nd May 2015 “Summer Afternoon – summer afternoon, to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” (Said by Henry James to Mrs. Edith Wharton)

Summer days inspire poems, music and literature – leisure, sunshine, nature’s abundance and seaside pleasures all contribute to the splendour of the season. On the fashion scene, sunglasses are summer magic for the eyes. Award-winning Swedish designer Anna-Karin Karlsson loves glamour, beauty and a dab of extravagance in her gorgeous sunglasses. In the photo above, the man wears Shady, flourishing in black and gold. On the right, the marvellous When Trouble Comes to Town is magnificently expressive in its exaggerated silhouette. www.annakarinkarlsson.com

Susanne Klemm at Suzy Glam has created an elegant frame especially for men. The contemporary shape in Rocks this Town is superbly crafted with sleek lines in glossy, high quality black acetate with blue lenses. Refined, sophisticated luxury, handmade in Italy. www.suzyglam.com Photo: Exclusively for Eyestylist.com by Max Gudczinski

Sunshine is a natural substance in Southern California, and l.a. Eyeworks sets the scene for sunny days everywhere with “Two By Four” – a striking design in Brown Tortoise Stripe with Gunmetal. The precise construction, handcrafted in Japan, makes for a finely built two-in-one: the frame combines an ophthalmic chassis with an integrated flip-up sun clip. www.laeyeworks.com

Acclaimed seaside locations inspired Coppe+Sid when they designed their lovely sunglass collection for 2015 – a Limited Edition in elegant acetate in exclusive colours. Mikonos in Sunrise is crafted in Italy in a timeless shape, in stunning Mediterranean Blue that reflects the glow of the island for which the frame is named. www.eyedesignclub.com

A beautiful interpretation of Midnight Blue is expressed stylishly in Zero 07 by Finest Seven. The voluminous silhouette with its graceful curves in smooth acetate is accented with three microns of gold on the temples, and chic gold mirrored lenses. A glamorous affirmation for summer and sunny pleasures! www.finestseven.com JG

Sunglasses That Love Summer

19th May 2015 We love sunglasses at Eyestylist, and this season the selections are particularly enticing with beautiful materials, amazing colours and striking designs. Sunglasses afford the opportunity to take risks and try something different – an ideal way to perk up the wardrobe and spirits! Kirk & Kirk’s elegant collection of sunglasses is inspired by nature and science, and includes GRACE (above), crafted in richly coloured acrylic, with graduated mirror lenses by French lens designer Christian Dalloz. A charming animal detail in nine-caret gold highlights the upswept temples. More details at www.kirkandkirk.com

Children’s eyes need special protection from the sun’s rays, and ZOOBUG sunnies for youngsters combine fashion, fun and protection. ZOOBUG’S latest acetate collection is a treasure trove that children will love to wear. Above left, Square 03 for boys in bright New Red Wood, and right, the delightful Daisy 18 in New Buttercup Yellow. All ZOOBUG sunglasses feature polarized lenses for maximum sun protection. Check out www.zoobug.com for other fablous colours.

Variety is a style highlight at Res/Rei in Italy. Luscious acetates in exotic colour combinations and super shapes are abundant in this season’s collection. A round silhouette for Minerva (above) adds zest to the unexpected colours and superior details. All Res/Rei frames are handcrafted in Italy. www.resrei.com

After a long, cold winter, ic! berlin is celebrating summer with trendy designs featuring must-have mirrored lenses in cool new summer blues. “68 Köpenick” has a sleek flat bridge – a frame that shines brightly with casual, playtime summer fashion. www.ic-berlin.de

The Patrick Sun for men by Original Penguin is a bold shape in a colour that is increasingly popular with male wearers – a deep and sophisticated purple. It’s smart and distinctive, without being over-the-top. Glossy acetate with fine details complete the handsome design. www.kenmarkoptical.com JG