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Luscious Colourations for Summer

10th June 2014 Ripe berry and fruit tones brighten the summer scene, and here are two of our favourites. Susanne Klemm at Suzy Glam fashions the iconic panto shape into voluminous proportions for maximum glamour. She created Thinks Big in yummy “Cherry” to co-ordinate with the wearer’s lipstick and an ice cream on a hot summer day. Handmade in the finest Italian acetate, with elegant grey gradient lenses. www.suzyglam.com

Rich and beautiful plum tones distinguish Purple Sun 9.8-8 by Jacob Kilsgaard. The streamlined features of the frame are crafted in lightweight aluminium with acetate temples and polarized Zeiss lenses. www.kilsgaard-eyewear.com JG

Interpretation of the classic sun shield

4th June 2014 The mask or shield, an eyewear icon, that had particular prominence in the 80s and 90s, and earlier decades, has appeared in several exclusive eyewear collections we previewed in Milan, hinting at a revival for this dramatic attention-grabbing oversized fashionista style accessory.

A shield shape is the focus for Hyde’s Spectacles in their second collaborative design with fashion design icon Ann-Sofie Back, following a successful collaborative launch in 2013.

“The sunglasses are inspired by protective glasses and are a continuation of the work wear theme which has been present in prior BACK and Ann-Sofie Back Ateljé collections,” explained the designer on the launch in Sweden last month.  Handmade in Italy and featuring Mazzucchelli acetate, the transparent front – in yellow or grey – has an inner aviator style mirrored lens, outlined in metal while narrow metal temples are fitted with chunkier acetate end tips. The overall effect packs a punch – as you might expect – in the face of anything remotely conventional in eyewear.

RRP: Euros 345, for purchase online: www.ehydes.com

For more on Hydes Spectacles visit, https://www.eyestylist.com/2013/01/hydes-for-ann-sofie-back-atelje-ss-2013/ CN

Fine materials and traditional craftsmanship in contemporary design

1st June 2014 Natural materials are a growing phenomena in product design. And so too in the world of fashion accessories. Whether wood, leather or cork, brand-new inspirational ideas for incorporating natural materials with skill highlight the trend for traditional expertise and craftsmanship in modern design. We’ve picked some exciting examples  – including an urban bicycle by SELVA (highlighted by the Formabuona Italian crafts project), and some examples of authentic artisan eyewear – frames that look good and impress us when it comes to all important practicalities – the fit, the wearability and overall quality and comfort. CN

1. Chapman by Anni Shades, featuring limited edition mirrored lenses www.annishades.bigcartel.com 2. Libellule by When I was Seven7een, a natural handmade leather eyewear case, www.wheniwas17.fr 3. Hubble by Feb31st www.feb31st.it  4. Dauphine 09 by Rolf Spectacles – from the main | wood collection, made of European plane, and the very latest release from the Austrian artisan label – www.rolfspectacles.com  5. THOR wooden trolly, Embawo from www.formabuona.com / www.embawo.com 6. Tolomeo Sun by Feb31st www.feb31st.it  7. Urban bicycle by SELVA, from www.formabuona.com 8. Cork Collection, soft case / PIJAMA from Formabuona, www.formabuona.com