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Vintage London

1st August 2011

1st August 2011 London’s colourful vintage festival, inspired by the Festival of Britain, took place over the weekend on the Southbank. The creation of fashion designer Wayne Hemingway and his wife Gerardine, the event is a unique experience for enthusiasts of vintage clothing, music, art and culture from the 1920s on. I was lucky enough to be invited along….there were lots of eye-catching outfits on parade in the sunshine yesterday, and the vintage sunglasses were out in their splendour…lots of fun. CN

www.vintagebyhemingway.co.uk

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July Edition: Eccentric Sunglasses & Original Eyewear

6th July 2011

July Eyestylist has numerous treats in store – a selection of wonderfully eccentric sunglasses and unique ophthalmic frames; a profile on a rising young star in eyewear design; boutiques that Clodagh has discovered in Mexico and Spain; and frames with seaside influences – perfect for summer. Plus, during the month of July, you’ll find notable comments from our “Eyewear Enthusiasts” – wearers tell Eyestylist about their frames and fashion preferences. In City Guides, there’ll be terrace restaurants to discover for summer dining pleasure, plus numerous cultural events. So join us for a month of new adventures! JG

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Magpie

6th July 2011

Seaside Glamour from l.a. Eyeworks

Surf and Turf is the colour name for this lovely new frame from California based l.a.Eyeworks. Fashion forward eyeglass wearers are flocking to butterfly shapes this summer, and Magpie is ready to take flight! I haven’t tried on this frame, but years of experience with l.a.eyework designs, assures the wearer of perfect fit, and this particular frame is beautifully crafted in luxurious acetate. Magpie is scaled to accommodate petite to medium size faces. However, l.a. Eyeworks perfect handling of shape and line creates the illusion of a much larger frame, making Magpie youthful, lifting, smart and modern. A frame that instantly updates summer fashions! In addition to the seaside tones of Surf and Turf shown above, Magpie is available in delicious shades of Iris Fade and Cherry Bomb, and Kettle Korn and Tortoise Berry Split. www.laeyeworks.com JG

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Nicolas

6th July 2011

Ocean Blues from Pierre Eyewear

21st July 2011 The sea has many colour moods, and Pierre Eyewear captures the stunning blue of the Pacific in this glossy acetate frame. A classic rectangular shape is enhanced with subtle boldness, giving the design a deluxe mix of modern and retro. Fine craftsmanship, handmade from French artisans, adds to the natural beauty and uncluttered features. An excellent selection of Pierre Eyewear is available at Optique des Entrepreneurs, 39 rue Entrepreneurs 75015 Paris +33 (0) 1 45 78 03 61. For additional information: www.pierre-eyewear.com JG

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Autumn trends 2011

5th July 2011

I have just started researching the autumn trends, and I came across some images produced by Wolfgang Proksch that set a mood of more autumnal fashions and a slightly 60s feel, a decade which is to have a comeback for A/W 2011/12.

The Proksch frame which is already out in the shops is a retro style also with a ’60s spin, yet the sculptured curve of the acetate and the nosebridge brings it right up to date. This German designer has worked for many eyewear labels in the past and launched this new line at Mido in March this year. Photography by Mark Mainz (www.markmainz.com) CN

Wolfgang Proksch – www.pmd-eyewear.net Wolfgang Proksch frames are available in the UK at Niche Optical Tailor, Glasgow www.nicheopticaltailor.co.uk See images from the shoot at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYE5fyRm1xQ