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Finest Seven for Emilia Wickstead

9th May 2014

Autumn/Winter 2014

9th May 2014 A favourite designer of the Duchess of Cambridge, New Zealand-born Emilia Wickstead has become one of the class acts of London Fashion Week. Her Autumn/Winter 2014 runway collection, praised for its elegance, highlighted a new touch of edgy chic with its leather and snakeskin – and bold flashes of colour, a powerful pink and elegant shades of tangerine. And there were sunglasses too – a new catwalk collaboration with independent brand Finest Seven, designed by Jesse Stevens – the talented luxury eyewear designer who also hails from New Zealand; perfectly in keeping with the overall tone of effortless glamour, these artisan sunglasses are designed in the UK and made in the Italian mountains by hand for exceptional quality and finish. Priced from £550.00, Finest Seven produces each heirloom design as a bespoke order.

Images courtesy of Emilia Wickstead and Finest Seven Ltd. For more information, and to order sunglasses directly from Finest Seven, visit www.finestseven.com

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Style Setter: Anna-Karin Karlsson

6th May 2014

Dramatic and Beautiful Eyewear

6th May 2014 Romance, beauty, music and art are among the influences Anna-Karin Karlsson expresses in her strong, and innovative eyewear designs. “I have a place in my head that I can go to, and see visions and sights, and I don’t need inspiration per se,” says the Swedish designer, “as I can go there, and imagine all sorts of things until it becomes something spectacular or meaningful. I call it ‘a flight upstairs’.”

Glamour Glasses - Lion and Lioness by Anna-Karin Karlsson — Glamour Glasses – Lion and Lioness by Anna-Karin Karlsson

Her enchanting “flight” includes striking sunglasses in black acetate adorned with either a lion or lioness – symbols of strength, courage and authority – plus exuding super style.

Exotic Eyewear - Rose/Rouge in Leopard by Anna-Karin Karlsson — Exotic Eyewear – Rose/Rouge in Leopard by Anna-Karin Karlsson

Love and beauty are highlighted in a stunning new colour combination of a favourite AKK design – Rose/Rogue. Smooth acetate in a leopard print – the majestic animal representing wisdom and mystery – is trimmed with carved roses. Anna-Karin Karlsson’s “flight upstairs” transports the wearer of her sunglass designs to magical kingdoms! www.annakarinkarlsson.com JG

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Stunning Sunglasses

1st May 2014

Summer Adventures Begin with Super Sunglasses

1st May 2014 Beautiful design, glamour and imagination spotlight sunglasses this season. Colour is bold and glossy, and Tim Van Steenbergen for theo (above) embraces vivid tones and strong styling with Nina, in acetate and stainless steel. The exuberant colours found in the Red Sea inspired the frames that are certain to pump up your wardrobe and brighten the street scene. www.theo.be

Reunion by LGR with "zero base" mirrored lenses — Reunion by LGR with “zero base” mirrored lenses

Mirrored lenses are high on the priority style list this season, and LGR presents a dramatic version – Reunion – in sleek matt black acetate with petroleum mirrored lenses. The unique lenses are called “zero base” as they are completely flat. The perfectly round voluminous shape is cutting edge, chic and modern, and handmade in Italy. Photographed in Italy on Sabaudia beach. www.lgr-sunglasses.com

Ic! berlin has collaborated with New York photographer Lyle Owerko to celebrate the absurdly gigantic, yet portable icon of the 1970’s and 80’s – the boombox! Owerko has designed sunglasses for ic! berlin that scream rebellion and demand attention – just as their namesake did on the streets of New York many years ago. Boombox Noize (above) is sun gold sheet metal with clear black nylon lenses, produced in the heart of Berlin. www.ic-berlin.de JG

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April in Bloom….

29th April 2014

and blossoming with innovative sunglasses and spectacles – see REVIEWS for stylish eyewear to enhance spring fashions. Designer of the Month features an Italian design duo, and there is a must-see BOUTIQUE in Madrid. Italian fashion heritage highlights a beautiful exhibition in London – click on CITY GUIDES. Remember to sign up for Eyestylist Exclusives – our newsletter with special frame and accessory trends to keep you aware of international style setters. It’s all on Eyestylist – www.eyestylist.com

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Adrian Marwitz

29th April 2014

German Heritage with New Vision

29th April 2014 Adrian Marwitz continues a family history that has been synonymous with German eyewear since 1918. The brand was created by Marwitz’s grandfather, and Adrian is delighted and excited to guide the brand into the new millennium, with his passionate belief that eyewear is the ultimate fashion accessory. Marwitz frames are streamlined and sleek, uncluttered and pure, and feature first-class manufacturing processes – everything is handcrafted in Germany.

Urban Strange No. 3 in dark blue by Adrian Marwitz — Urban Stranger No. 3 in dark blue by Adrian Marwitz

Urban Strangers is the latest collection – titanium frames in contemporary shapes with modern, high-tech features. Beautiful colourations are contrasted with ultra-thin stripes on the hinges and inner frame of the designs. Understated elegance with graceful distinction.Top photo: Urban Stranger No. 6 in Bronze www.adrianmarwitz.com JG