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Trend watch: fluorescent colours that dazzle

16th May 2011 This is a superb example of the bright colour palette on offer for Spring/Summer. Matthew Williamson 9, produced in collaboration with Linda Farrow (pictured above), comes in three fluorescent choices, pink (an Eyestylist favourite shade for S/S 2011), yellow or orange teamed with dark grey softly graduated lenses – there might be lots of cheap copies of these on the high street, but beware….they won’t have the quality distortion-free UV-protective lenses offered here, nor the lovely soft acetate  and nuances of colour).

I’ve found this style available online at Urban Outfitter at £170.

www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

A collection with a cause

May 15th 2011 While I haven’t been able to see this collection yet myself, the concept is a nice one: the creation of a sunglass range inspired by species dwelling in reefs around the world, creating awareness about coral reefs and the current threats to the marine life that live in them. Reef is a collection by German eyewear brand, Whiteout & Glare. Each product in the range is named after a marine species from some of the world’s most incredible coral reefs…these include Pterois Volitans, the red fire fish, and Solenostomus Paradoxus.

The sunglasses are made of Japanese acetate and feature a noteworthy titanium hinge design called TI22, and special PVD coatings which lend special colour finishes…dull gold, warm grey and egg plant – all rich tones with an individuality that I like very much. With 32 styles in the collection, each one limited to a production of just 100, the collection is a constant reminder of the finite nature of the world’s resources.

In support of the world’s reefs and research undertaken to monitor their condition, the company has set up a website (www.whiteout-glare.com/reef/) which will monitor the reefs and provide news, divers’ pictures and updates about them. CN

Katharina Plattner, Creative Director of Andy Wolf wears Poppy

13th May 2011 “I am wearing Poppy from Andy Wolf this season. This is a limited edition featuring lace, I wear it with clothes by Irwin & Jordan. This is a very special creation. We have put French lace between two layers of Italian acetate. It is a European product, produced in Austria. I think it’s very feminine, it makes you feel like a diva! My personal style is elegant with influences from the 1960s. I think it is important to look feminine.”

Poppy is available in four different colour choices.

www.andywolf-eyewear.com

Emma Migliorini Kristensen wears Francis from Ørgreen

13th May 2011 Emma Migliorini Kristensen works in the PR Department at the Danish company Ørgreen. “I have chosen Ørgreen’s model Francis 286 in black this season. I love this lightweight classic aviator in beta-titanium. You can wear them for any occasion, daytime with jeans and a t-shirt or with a colourful vintage dress. This model takes the classic teardrop aviators and laser-cut lines to give them a unique clean lightness and a high fashion look. The broader base design around the lenses and complimentary frame and lens shades creates a strong profile that expresses individuality.

I will call my style feminine and raw at the same time. I look for comfortable and well-designed frames which are timeless.”

www.orgreen.dk

Miet Vaes from Theo wears Beech from Theo by Tim Van Steenbergen

13th May 2011 Beech is an amazing sunglass style! Miet Vaes, the PR Director at Theo says: “I am wearing model Beech from the Limited White Tie collection – theo by Tim Van Steenbergen. It’s a black & white frame. I love black so I wear a lot of black clothing. The colour suits me well. The frame is also very big and I need a big frame, not only for comfort but also because I look ridiculous with a small one! I wear this frame all the time. So for work when I’m dressed more casually with jeans and a T-shirt, but also for more formal events. With a smart outfit the frame looks very chic.

The signature for this collection and the clear reference to Tim Van Steenbergen’s clothing collection is the metal sidepiece on the glasses. This detail has the structure of tree bark and looks very luxurious. Just like a jewel, this emphasis gives something unique to the glasses. The model is rounded, large and very stylish. And this model has Zeiss lenses! My clothing style is rather casual. I’m practically always wearing jeans. And I love the brand adidas (sneakers, sweaters, t-shirts…). I’m interested in fashion so I do try to find out what the trends are but I’ll wear only the things I really like and combine them in my own way. Rock ‘n roll! I prefer sunglasses in a ‘basic’ colour.

Very colourful sunglasses are not my thing. My black and white pair goes with everything and that’s great. The pair I have now, really glams up an outfit.”

www.theo.be