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30th July 2012

La Loop Accessories for Glasses

30th July 2012 Eyewear lovers never like to lose cherished spectacles. Avoid this scenario with fashionable, chic chains and cords from California based La Loop. Designer Elizabeth Faraut has the perfect – and practical – solution to keep track of your specs with her collection of unique creations. For summer, The Clifton (above) is stunning in beautiful white Venetian braided leather, and a silver-plated flat loop to hold the glasses.

Tango Casting — Slinky gypsy chain by La Loop

Get into a gypsy mood with this handmade brass chain that is soft and smooth on the skin – a great looking piece and so handy to protect frames. www.laloop.com JG

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Arts + travel

100 Interiors around the World

7th July 2012

Inspiration for living

7th July 2012 Taschen’s latest 25 Edition, 100 Interiors around the World, rounds up some inspiring contemporary interiors on all sides of the globe. Featuring a detailed selection of 100 colourful homes, showing a wide range of decor trends from traditional to avantgarde, the book is published in 2 volumes. For those of you who love a bit of home inspiration – whether for a new renovation project or a quick make-over in one room -, it’s a must-have coffee table edition for 2012.

100 Interiors Around the World. 2 Vols. Hardcover, £34.99. Published by Taschen. For more details visit www.taschen.com CN

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Ellington

1st July 2012

A-Morir by Kerin Rose

A-Morir has had some fantastic press for S/S 2012, as the decorative elements of the sunglasses look exquisite with details in fabrics, appliques and the season’s florals. This style, Ellington, is not one that has been seen as much as some of Kerin Rose’s other creations, but it’s one that I adore. The ultimate in jewellery embellishment on sunwear with a couture approach, the design is perfectly in tune with trends in jewellery that for now continue to shout loudly, promoting sparkle and statement. A look with gems that should have its entry in eyewear history. www.a-morir.com CN

Boutiques

Brillenschneiderei, Berlin

1st July 2012

1st July 2012 I first heard about Brillenschneiderei a few months ago, and I am really a big fan of their whole boutique concept. They stock superior brands like L.G.R., Vuerich B, and Oscar Magnusson as well as their own label, Brillenschneiderei Yves. They offer a very carefully selected choice of good quality frames that they believe will “bring out the personality of the wearer.”

The store was opened in 2010 by the current owner, 37 year old Yves-Jens Leipe. Located in Berlin Mitte, Gormannstraße 8, the interior is completely enclosed by glass, a point which Yves says helps customers see the colours and shapes of the frames he has quite perfectly. The photos we have show an eye-catching red female statue and a smaller figure in a pink dress in the window, the work of a local artist.

What’s the buzz around Brillenschneiderei? Located in a street nicknamed “FashionWeek Street”, its clientele are local and international and have an interest in great design. Designed by Michael Lange, the prize-winning interior is created from glass, cement and palisander (also known as Brazilian rosewood). CN

Brillenschneiderei`Yves, Gormannstraße 8 | 10119 Berlin-Mitte

www.brillenschneiderei.de

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Ralph Anderl

1st July 2012

ic! berlin – Designer’s Universe

1st July 2012 Ralph Anderl is the creative force behind the international brand ic! berlin. With his unbridled enthusiasm and ‘tour de force’ approach to life, I’ve always found his desire to experiment, explore and push barriers an exciting part of his personality, and his avant-garde designs. Perpetually on the move, Eyestylist was able to track him down, and he shares his concepts on eyewear and design.

“We had an idea for ic! berlin – a vision – and when we started, we had no clue. So we learned, we improved, made mistakes, and learned some more. Finally, we are a company with approximately one hundred employees, a Monday morning choir, and our own production in Berlin. As a company, we are growing, getting bigger and bigger, better and better. We might lose it all and close the company, if the world was to go under this year. Who knows? Normally companies also die like human beings. Nothing is forever……how wise……

dr. ihab piano rough — dr. ihab in piano rough

Your design philosophy? “Our design philosophy is simplicity and function. Fashion is out of fashion. It is about quality and the soul of the product – no cheap stuff. I’d love to work in sheet metal and acetate. I’d also like to work with cookies and ice cream – we tried…but it was very difficult……Also, the fact that human beings have just two eyes is very restrictive when designing eyewear – to be honest…..

What or who inspires your designs? “Jan Kleihues, one of the most important German architects inspires me a lot with his buildings, humour, and lifestyle. And the drawings I make inspire me. Our next collection will include designs from a picture I drew in 1989! Designing eyewear is a day by day challenge. You have to be very fresh and ‘munter’, strong, super intelligent, tall and brave to do that. I feel that responsibility day and night. Also for peace in the world and for animals, plants and the air – yes, I believe in the United States and Italy!”

ic! berlin launched the new rough. collection featuring 5 acetate frames and 3 colours in June 2012.