Inspired by the opulence and passion of the opera, XL2049 features seven-lined temple filaments that represent musical sound waves. Created in lightweight and luxurious Excellence Titan, the delicately crafted temples express a melodic synthesis of design and technology.A frame that captures the emotion and joy of an operatic performance! Colours include a soft café au lait (featured) plus gold and pink. www.charmant.com JG
Italian elements of history, art, literature and centuries of artisan craftsmanship merge creatively in Res/Rei frames. Claudia is a powerful eyewear interpretation in acetate and metal. The upper part of the frame is sculpted with smooth flow in tortoiseshell acetate, and contrasted with fine metal in soft turquoise. Designer Oliviero Zanon creates eyewear with distinctive poignancy. www.resrei.com JG
The handsome retro Stanley frame in the Original Penguin men’s collection is suave and up-to-the-minute in rifle green. The addition of the tiny stripes in the nose rests is a splendid touch to reflect an element of the Original Penguin apparel collection from which the details are inspired. Upbeat, stylish and elegant to wear. Also available in matt black, bold cherry tomato and vintage indigo. www.kenmarkoptical.com CN
Super light and as colorful as ever, the Titanium Collection by Turkish label RVS by V. now features seven statement frames, in three different colourways – as sunglasses or glasses. The designs have a rubber-effect matte finish typical of the brand’s attention to detail and much featured in its acetate line. The ‘Amethyst’, in Black/Gold brings together a trendy split colour front – a look for the season – and small fluo details at the temple tips for a modern, edgy look. Now available worldwide and soon online at rvsbyv.com. CN
Luscious plum tones abound in collections this season – they are rich, luminous and flattering to wear. London brand Finest Seven features stunning sunglasses – style 06 Plum – with voluminous, slightly angled shaping, and a slick keyhole bridge. High quality acetate glistens beautifully and coordinates stylishly with spring and summer clothing colourations. www.finestseven.com JG