Design + Inspiration

Timeless and minimal, with a universal style 

Swiss brand Nirvan Javan, whose eyewear collections are informed by a plethora of international design styles, shares its most recent releases inspired by the capital city of Sweden: Stockholm. The frames are characterised by classical, minimal structures, with matt finishes and earthy acetate colours, with a luxurious refinement that the designer has based on a Swedish aesthetic, connected to simplicity, functionality and use of natural materials in the world of design. Above: natural pared-back colorations are the basis of the Stockholm collection

Among the shapes, the round frame, which comes in elegant transparent finishes as well as a natural brown, has a distinctive and iconic feel with a sculpted nose bridge and artistically rounded edges. The Nirvan Javan collections are available across Europe at leading opticians including Die Brille Hanover, Visilab, Ebikon and Ottica Vicari, Lugano. www.nirvanjavan.com

For more on Nirvan Javan at Eyestylist, visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2021/09/nirvan-javan/

The two brands have found a synergy that has brought about some fresh photography and a brand new pop-up…

Californian eyewear brand SALT. Optics and French swimwear label Apnée have joined forces in a new pop-up project in Paris. Opening with a party this month in the Apnee outlet on Rue des Abbesses, the store is also hosting the SALT. Optics collection from now until the end of June in a unique corner with branding and a minimal design. Above: SALT. Optics has a corner in the Apnée store in Paris this month

Apnée is a French swimwear brand creating swimsuits from recycled materials including plastic bottles, collected in the Mediterranean Sea. “They are ocean lovers just like we are,” the SALT. team told Eyestylist, when asked about the pop-up event. “They create beautiful apparel, which lasts over time and – above all – is respectful of the environment. We met them during a photoshoot in Marseille and found a lot in common, including a shared passion, as brands, for authenticity, durability and nature’s beauty.”

The Japanese brand adds cases using a soft, durable ‘tech suede’ to ever-developing collection of accessories

Diffuser Tokyo has developed new eyewear case designs for the season in a combination of artificial suede and natural leather. The attractive unisex ‘sacoche’ style – which has been designed to be worn around the neck, is designed to carry eyewear, accessories or even a smart phone. Above: the new ‘sacoche’ design by the accessory innovators, Diffuser Tokyo – pictured in light Blue, light Pink and Beige

The design features a strong, adjustable multi-colored cord (125 cm in length) and comes in six colours including soft pastels and natural tones of black and brown.

The latest more traditional eyewear case to be released by Diffuser Tokyo has a classical shape with front fastening and is made from a combination of leather and ‘ultrasuede’, a high-quality artificial suede which is used in car interiors and bag and shoe design; this material has the advantage that it does not mark easily. The stylish design comes in two sizes, to suit a wide selection of typical frame sizes, including oversized. Find out more at www.diffuser-tokyo.com