Design + Inspiration

Beyond the much hyped Pantone colour of the year, the Spring promises a mix up of neutrals, minimal shades and rebellious brights….in the first of a series of tips on colour, we explore three unique looks in independent eyewear collections

Fear not! It’s not just the expressive tone of Very Peri that has caught the eye of the designers in eyewear for Spring. The 2022 mix up throws caution to the wind. In a first peak at what’s coming, we highlight three unique colour groups to brighten the mood.

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Gorgeous grey tones are on-trend for the season – Panto model Lava Flava in the lightweight Quantum High collection by Ørgreen Optics. The frame is pictured on the girl in Dark Skin Grey with Mat Orange. The combination is a good example of a new interpretation of eyewear colour with the strong orange creating contrast on the fine narrow temple. The grey tone is  chic and refined and also pairs very well with delicate pastels. Grey is in vogue for men and women. Find more elegant colours at www.orgreenoptics.com

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Green tones are flourishing

This year promises green tones with a vibrancy that feels modern and subtly energising. Tones of mint, sage, olive and pistachio are a nature-lovers paradise of delicacy and style while acid greens pep up darker basics and contrasts. Find the green varieties paired with contrasting colours such as gold or used as a statement tone to re-fresh and revive! For more styles in the Lafont collection visit www.lafont.com

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Orange, burnt umber, right through to honey

The orange tones are equally welcoming and invigorating in 2022, and take in a whole range of bright neons, burnt umbers, Aperol, tangerines, and holistic and healthy honey shades. Like Vada’s circular Zero in a striking, classic honey, the natural brightness of tones in this palette add warmth and energy with a ‘spritz’ of good cheer.  https://vadajewelry.com

The Copenhagen brand announces new state-of-the-art styles in their Silent Noise collection. Among the selection are four new frames created in HDCA – hard density cellulose acetate – a material with many special qualities

New styles in the Silent Noise collection are characterised by an impressive choice of materials, from carbon/wood combinations – a signature look from Fleye, as well as beta-titanium and acetate. The acetate designs use a hard density material which allows for the creation of frames with a minimal width and depth, providing a very slim and pared-back look while retaining a beautiful glow. Above: model wears the patterned version of model Elsie in the Silent Noise collection – the exquisite coloration offers a wonderfully fun and quirky statement

The frames released include 14 styles in total, the 4 acetate frames, 7 new carbon/wood frames and 3 new beta-titanium frames with subtle details. Each design is representative of the silent movie star Asta Nielsen and “her ability to create a universe full of expression without the use of words.”

In Silent Noise, a concept first launched by Fleye in September 2021, the design team was inspired by the lifestyle of Asta Nielsen. From an experiment with shattered glass as a symbol of champagne glasses, pearls and feathers and the different movements of the elements which created beautiful shadows and lightnings, unique concepts of design and colour were translated into designs and patterns in the eyewear styles.

The eyewear company plants 1000 new trees in Peneda-Gerês National Park – Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal

Trees have been planted by VAVA in recognition of 23rd November, a date which promotes the native forest and the native species and raises awareness of their importance. The eyewear label organised an event to plant 1000 indigenous trees in their homeland at Arcos de Valdevez. This particular area in Northern Portugal suffered from large wildfires in the summer of 2017 where the devastating damage of the natural setting and ecosystems left some areas barren of their natural vegetation. The region is often referred to as an area of outstanding beauty.

The initiative is part of VAVA’s new Theorem project to gather and inspire others to fight against climate change and move forward to a more sustainable future.

VAVA describes their new Theorem as “a philosophy to intertwine the needs of humans and Planet Earth”. It fuses their principles and actions in the pursuit of equilibrium that they have committed to follow. The VAVA Theorem incorporates enhancement of people, protection of the environment, respect of ethical values and promotion of culture. One of its purposes is to convey vital information in a clear and organised fashion, so that the reader can understand the development and concepts behind the evolution of VAVA’s sustainability project. It also represents an effort to bring greater transparency to VAVA’s endeavours in terms of the environmental, societal and political challenges faced on a global scale. Find out more about VAVA Eyewear at https://vavaeyewear.com