Boutiques

Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde, France (Paris)

June 1st 2011

Parisian Eyewear Concept Store

1st June 2011 Just a few steps from the acclaimed Plaza Athénée Hotel, and numerous prestigious fashion boutiques, is the recently opened stylish and stunning Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde. The Who’s Who of frames can be found here in beautiful surroundings – Tom Davies, Alain Mikli, Emmanuelle Khanh, John Vavatos, Linda Farrow, Loree Rodkin by Sama Eyewear, and more. Situated over three floors, the lower level is an eye treatment spa (more on that delightful pleasure in a future edition!), and the building is a classic French structure with gloriously high ceilings, and traditional immense French windows.

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VITRINE NUIT Les Plus Belle Lunettes — Les Plus Belles Lunettes, view from window

The ambience is open, fresh and elegant, with frames displayed in spacious conditions that make looking and trying on a real pleasure. Sandrine Da-Costa is the creative, enthusiastic optician and proprietor behind Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde. She believes in not only selling unique eyewear, she also adds: “we sell happiness.” Certainly this boutique, with its graceful atmosphere, offers the complete eyewear experience. If you love eyewear, this is the perfect destination! Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde 23,rue François Premier 75008 Paris. www.lesplusbelleslunettesdumonde.com JG

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Ørgreen shop opens in Copenhagen

May 18th 2011

Interior echoes styling of the brand

18th May 2011 Danish design company Ørgreen, known for its inventive eyewear designs featuring strong lines, trendy colours and Scandinavian creative passion, has opened its own flagship store in Copenhagen. The interior is sleek and minimal, with custom-made furniture, slim-lined fluorescent lighting and great attention to detail. The store has been designed to showcase the brand’s full collections, whilst adding in a few special ranges, from some of our favourite companies like Reiz, Blinde, Zuerihorn and ic! Berlin. One to put on your shopping agenda when visiting Copenhagen. CN

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Carine Van Bossele, Lede, Ghent

May 16th 2011

Optical Charm & Chic

16th May 2011 The Flemish region of Belgium is a little jewel, with its charming canals and medieval castles. There is another jewel as well – Carine Van Bossele Opticians. Mme Van Bossele and her son, Véran Bekaert, have a distinctive boutique in the village of Lede. The interior is stunning, and Bekaert explains: “The concept was to mix modern style with the warmth of Asian art and colours.” Throughout the shop are beautiful examples of Asian artefacts – tapestries and sculptures. Visiting Carine Van Bossele is like going to a vernissage – frames are treated as art. “We chose frames because we personally love them for their beauty and colours,” says Bekaert, “and more and more, we are searching for limited series frames – the small collections that have that extra touch. It is a quest to find them! Of course, Théo, Paul Smith, Mykita and Tim Van Steenbergen are always available.”

garden - carine van bossele — Garden, Carine Van Bossele

The shop has a wonderful garden, and in the summer customers enjoy drinks on the terrace while trying on frames. “Bring the world in front of your eyes” is the boutique’s theme. This is successfully accomplished with exclusive collections in stylish surroundings. www.carinevanbossele.be JG

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jlc opticien…

May 14th 2011

…at Le Bon Marché Paris, France

14th May 2011 Le Bon Marché is the grand dame of Parisian department stores. She is an elegant lady who has reigned supreme in the chic 7th arrondissement since 1852, with the distinction of being the oldest department store in Paris. The imposing structure has stood the test of time, just like Gustav Eiffel’s magnificent tower – he also designed Le Bon Marché. The finest international fashion designers can be found here, plus marvellous accessories.

jlc - le bon marché — Interior, jlc opticien

With summer on the horizon, jlc opticien at Le Bon Marché can also meet your sunglass requirements. The Parisian based optician has a lovely boutique area on the ground floor of the store. In this gracious, spacious area, customers can sit in quiet comfort while browsing, and try on coveted names that include Dita, Salt, Barton Perreira, Oliver Peoples and other designer brands. You’ll find frames in unusual materials and distinctive frame shapes. Excellent service too! Le Bon Marché 24, rue de Sèvres 75007 Paris. jlc opticien also has other boutiques in Paris – check out www.jlcopticien.com JG

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Grotesque Frame KG, Villingendorf, Germany

May 5th 2011

The SeeContainer

5th May 2011 German eyewear designers Grotesque Frame KG have created a new optical store inside two 40 foot seacontainers. The shop is located in Villingendorf in southern Germany, and stocks Grotesque frames, alongside IC! Berlin, Orgreen, Tipton, and Herrlicht. The store has decided to take steps not to represent brands producing in territories they refer to as “low wage” countries.

“We wanted to create an eye catcher from the outside, but a noble, relaxing, clean look on the inside,” explains Daniel Benner, founder of Grotesque. “It has taken us 12 months to create the shop; when you go inside you feel like you are in a very special place, not a container, the contrast is exciting and very unexpected.” CN