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La Loop – Eyewear Accessories

19th December 2011 There were so many eyewear accessory treasures at La Loop, that while viewing the collection, I felt I was in an exclusive, chic little boutique. Designed by Elizabeth Faraut, the Fresh Water Pearls, (above) are particularly luxurious. These elegant pearls are the perfect way to keep track of your frames. Creative design and patented technology insure that your glasses stay securely in the loop – there is a “magical”  hinge on either side of every loop; the hinges work with gravity and swivel in every direction, moving with the wearer. The pearls are exquisite and classically stylish. Available in Paris at Marc le Bihan www.marclebihan.fr www.laloop.com JG

 

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Titanium Elegance from Tom Davies

16th December 2011 Tom Davies has just launched a truly stunning collection of Double Bloc Titanium frames and sunglasses. These beautiful seamless frames are created to exacting technical specifications in an exclusive Limited Edition. Davies needed to design a particular titanium-milling machine in order to produce the exquisite models, plus each frame requires fourteen hours of handwork. Fifteen optical designs, and three sunglass shapes, with modern retro features, are available in classic tones, as well as statement combinations of black and red, or black and yellow. With his expertise in creating bespoke designs, Davies once again presents an original, elegant collection. www.tdtomdavies.com JG

Lunettes Kollektion and Cooperative Designs

14th December 2011 This month sees the start of a new collaboration between Berlin’s eyewear company Lunettes Kollektion and London’s Cooperative Designs, the creative knitwear innovators. The link-up has come about as a result of a shared vision for handcrafted quality and timeless individuality.

A five piece sunglass range for S/S 2012, the starting point is two of Lunettes Kollektion’s frames, with the addition of inspiration from Cooperative Designs S/S 2012 collection Wish you were here. (Visit www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/cooperativedesigns to see this exciting fashion collection in full).

 

Fare Bella Figura - Love


The collection includes models like the very sweet 60s themed Fare Bella Figura – Love, a rounded, solid frame with heart-shaped lenses, (available in ash, miele and crystal) and George – Starry Eyed, an edgy 80s defined frame with moon and star shapes on the lens. The finishing touches are a delightful invention using the craft skills of Cooperative Designs’ talented creators, Annalisa Dunn and Dorothee Hagemann…custom-crocheted glasses cords using yarn from their superbly fresh and upbeat SS 2012 collection in pretty tri-tone blues, fresh ruffly roses and steely hearts. (more…)

Fragrance ’99

Fragrance with Flair from Götti Switzerland

13th December 2011 The first whiff of this beautiful fragrance is an exceptional treat to the senses. Created by eyewear designer Sven Götti, a master of multiple talents, he also has a natural “nose” for perfume. The result is a delicious fragrance that includes an enchanting mixture of spices, including bergamot, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cedar, sandalwood and vanilla, among others. The aromatic blend of ingredients is perfect for the winter season in particular. Götti Fragrance ’99 is a scent with warmth and depth. I hope that Père Noël tucks this elegant perfume in my Christmas stocking! Available at The Apartment Store, Löwenstrasse 1 Zurich www.gotti.ch JG

Winter luxe

Vuarnet with Skilynx

11th December 2011 As well as the models already reviewed in our “Winter Luxe” series in the last few days, I am pleased to present two great shapes picked from the French label Vuarnet, now part of the Alain Mikli company. Vuarnet S model VL1108 (above) and the terrific aviator VL 1106 (below) are both typical examples of this elegantly presented sports sunglass collection, which focuses on quality, sturdiness and overall stylishness with beautiful retro touches. The Skilynx mineral lenses have a real history, invented by opticians in 1957 specifically for alpine use. Vintage Vuarnet are also very sought after given their heritage and quality. www.vuarnet.com  CN

 

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