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24th April 2015

out-of-the-ordinary reds

24th April 2015 Red has long been a top contender in eyewear, alongside other classic shades of black, brown and tortoise. This season sees several glam interpretations that take the colour straight into the realms of out-of-the-ordinary. The Italian label Pollipo releases Style n. 596 this month, an acetate with a red pixelated effect on front and temples. www.pollipostore.com

Anni Shades / model Laura — Laura / Anni & Anni Shades

At Anni & Anni Shades, optical frame Laura combines an asymmetrical colour pairing of violet and red – in fine dyed natural wood. Made by hand in the label’s workshop in Ohio, this frame has a wonderfully unique shape, and attractive matte finish. www.annishades.com

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In the same vein, Topas by Veronika Wildgruber combines a minimal optical shape with flat top and two-tone effect where red is used under the horn-effect browline to circle the eyes. Dramatic and memorable. Wear as an optical or with sun lenses. www.veronikawildgruber.com CN

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Eyewear Rendez-Vous in Cologne

21st April 2015

Independent Creators at Die Brillenmesse

21st April 2015 Cologne’s magnificent cathedral, its world-class museums and galleries are wonderful reasons to visit this elegant city. Another world-class event takes place this weekend in Cologne – 25th and 26th April – when independent eyewear designers present their collections at Hall of Frames on the Rhine River at Dock One. Among those participating is Fabian Hoffmann at Coblens, who will show his stylish new collection, Lunapark. The design inspiration is the mystical surrounding of the Lunapark pleasure ground that was an important attraction in Berlin during the 1920’s. The graceful character of “Die Shimmytreppe” (above) is highlighted with etched scores on the frame front. www.coblens.com

Lafont Paris will introduce their Autumn/Winter 2015 collections for men, women and children in Cologne. Fabulous colourations in the Réédition range include this striking acetate design in Blue Tortoise (above). Craftsmanship, fine details and contemporary styling characterise all Lafont frames. www.lafont.com

Jérémy Tarian presents his statement collection, including the spot-on trend Osaka (above) in chic blue and black with coloured lenses. All Tarian frames are handcrafted in France with immaculate details. www.jeremytarian.com

ONKEL FERDI from Germany will exhibit their new collection at Die Brillenmesse. Intricate frame processes include techniques that were important in the past, and revived today, to ensure individuality and top-notch quality. ONKEL FERDI Mattes (above) acquire an ultra-smooth surface with sandblasting. www.onkelferdi.de Additional information at www.diebrillenmesse.de JG

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Sleek and Streamlined

17th April 2015

Wafer-Thin Designs in Graceful Shapes

17th April 2015 Slender, superbly light frames are among the cool and confident designs captivating spectacle wearers. Frames with a new perspective in colour nuances and shape bring fresh appeal to the designs. Spectacle Eyeworks in Canada blends modern and modish in the latest additions to the RETRO line with Sandra (above) in acetate with beautiful blue tonalities. “Dimension, not distraction,” says designer Mehran Baghaie. www.spec-eyeworks.com

Slim and Sleek - Sunny by Götti Switzerland — Slim and Sleek – Sunny by Götti Switzerland

Think Thin is the motto at Götti Switzerland. Lightness and shape perfection highlight wafer-thin frames that include Sunny in hand-polished purple acetate. Sunny especially emphasizes feminine contours with the sleek, dashing shape. www.gotti.ch

Slim Silhouette - Winona by Orgreen Optics — Slim Silhouette – Winona by Orgreen Optics

Winona by Orgreen makes a dazzling style statement in Emerald Green in a super-slender silhouette. The shape is generous in scale, but light as a feather. www.orgreenoptics.com JG

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Trend watch: hot metal

14th April 2015

15th April 2015 Alongside the trend for metallic touches in accessories and fashion, metal frames are making a smart statement for the warmer season with sleek refined styling in evidence at the top end of the spectacle spectrum.

Veronika Wildgruber is an interior and product designer with a fascination for materials. She describes her own work as “simple and surprising”, a phrase that sums up her frames. The current collection – made entirely in Italy and France, includes metals used in unexpected ways, such as model Empty, where “empty space” defines the volume and produces a light, attractive filigree effect. www.veronikawildgruber.com/eyewear

Salt Optics model Pratt — Model Pratt / Salt Optics

A favourite classic themed sunglass shape this season, model Pratt by Salt Optics shows similar artistry in metal. This luxurious lust-worthy aviator – pictured in Honey Gold, is produced in Titanium/Beta Titanium in Japan and exhibits all the attention to detail and luxury finishing of a fine piece of handcrafted sunwear. Model Pratt is fitted with Polarized CR39 “Lovers Soul” Gradient lenses. Full details at www.saltoptics.com CN

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Optical Impressions

13th April 2015

Irresistible Optical Frames

13th April 2015 Beautiful designs and details enrich optical frames, with a wonderful selection of styles, shapes and colours. Bold and dramatic is the theme for Ainjali Fine at Finest Seven (above), wearing Style 04 in black with a distinguished gold brow bar. www.finestseven.com

Venezia from the Bridges Collection by Coppe & Sid

Travel is the inspiration for the elegant new Bridges Collection from Coppe & Sid. Lagoon blue acetate – Style VCE Venezia – transports the wearer to dreamy destinations, with handcrafting and luxurious details. www.eyedesignclub.com

Eyewear Harmony - SPX Illusion by Silhouette — Eyewear Harmony – SPX Illusion by Silhouette

Silhouette’s latest collection for men includes handsome frames that are ultra light – including the SPX Illusion – a true modern classic in tortoiseshell. www.silhouette.com JG