Design + Inspiration

The Japanese accessories label has introduced its latest designs including a series of new elegant cords 

Diffuser Tokyo expands its elegant eyewear accessories collections with a broad choice of pieces made in Japanese materials, with colours and designs informed by Japanese culture and art. Among them are new silk Sumi glasses cords are produced in the colours of Japanese ink paintings. They come in shades of light blue, red and olive green, as well as natural tones of white and brown. Above: a delicate and luxurious colour palette and soft, tactile materials at Diffuser Tokyo – handmade styles for Spring/Summer 2023

Sourced in Japan, the brand uses brass for the metal parts of the silk sumi cords which are branded with small lettering like fine, handmade jewellery. These precise details that make these items a perfect pairing with high quality, artisan eyewear.

In addition, the metal chains introduced this season, produced also in brass, come in silver, black or gold. The composition of the chain has a luxury jewellery finish which is eye-catching from many different angles.

Diffuser Tokyo accessories are stocked by some of the world’s finest optical boutiques in Japan, Europe and the USA. The brand is a regular exhibitor at the Paris trade fair, SILMO and will return there at the end of September. Their range of accessories includes chains, cords, natural leather and suede cases and eyewear holders to store several frames at one time.  A new discreet eyewear ‘sacoche’ produced in artificial suede has also been introduced to the line.

To read more about the brand visit our interview with the founder, Masaki Hirose at https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/05/diffuser-tokyo-masaki-hirose-on-handmade-accessories/ Find out more about Diffuser Tokyo at https://diffuser-tokyo.com

Vibrant, luminous colours are a feature of the colour palette for Spring/Summer at the German design label

A fresh injection of Spring colour has come to the fore in the Mykita collections. A  variety of mixed material models in the Mykita Lite series use warm acetate with sleek stainless steel in classic square, round and panto shapes. Clear and solid tones are featuring in the line, and sun lenses coordinate with the frame tones, offering sophistication in eye-catching, balanced pairings of colours. Above: in the latest Mykita ranges…bright, luminous colours of light lilac, dark amber, topaz, blackberry and classic tortoise shades

The square model Saima has a slightly 1970s look – with a slimmer more streamlined construction for a more contemporary definition and ideal comfort. The style, produced in light transparent pink features a striking lens tone described as a “cool solid grey”.

Model Nukka, a classic panto shape in the Lite collection, is offered in a range of colours including Dark Amber with a solid Dark Green lens tone or a crystal champagne with a solid raw brown tint – tones which are timeless yet distinctive and interesting for wear on the face.

Amber tones have a wonderful earthiness and are naturally flattering for all skin tones, whether very pale like clear honey or more solid and intense.

Mykita has taken bold steps across its collections to offer sustainable materials such as Acetate Renew, a material produced by Eastman’s innovative molecular recycling technology. Their stainless steel consists of 90% recycled content. Find out more about the new collection at www.mykita.com

The frames have been designed will completely unique shapes and colours, referencing the pride flag with bold combinations and design details.