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Inspiring Line Up for 2013 Edition

Entries are arriving daily from eyewear designers who are participating in The Hall of Frames / Eyestylist Newcomer Awards. The annual event is a  unique collaboration with Hall of Frames and Eyestylist.com. This year, the entrants include Claire Goldsmith and the CG Legacy Collection that launched in 2010, designed by Claire Goldsmith and Jesse Stevens.

Goldsmith (above) a British designer, says of the collection: “I prefer contemporary versions of classics. We do have one signature design feature though – a beautiful bevelled temple – a characteristic that follows through all our styles, for both men and women. I’d always rather brand through design than anything else.” www.clairegoldsmith.com  Photo: Claire Goldsmith by Phil Birnbaum 

Paris based entry Amaury Cagniard, who launched his collection in 2012, defines his eyewear style as “Original, subtle, but not eccentric lines, shapes and colours, and procures a feeling of harmony around a well-balanced design.” www.amaury.eu.com

At Eyestylist and Hall of Frames, we endeavour to encourage and support new eyewear talent, and are delighted with the gifted responses. The winner will be announced in Stuttgart in October. www.hallofframes.ch JG

Sven Götti – Götti Switzerland

27th August 2013 Eyestylist continues its series on Eyewear Artisans and Architecture, and a visit with Sven Götti.

On a hilltop in Zurich sits an unusual building by an important Swiss architect, who created a masterpiece that is inspiration for Sven Götti, designer and CEO of Götti Switzerland. “The Freudenberg Schoolhouse was built by Jacques Schader in the years between 1954-1960,” says Götti, “and the generosity and the straight forwardness of this building remains unique for Swiss conditions. Given the small scale of Switzerland, this building means a waste of space for some people. Today, this facility can accommodate 1500 students.

“The school is located in Zurich near my home, and it impresses me with its timeless elegance. The building has such clean lines that I am looking for in my glasses. I hope my frames are as timeless as The Freudenberg building.

“It was built in the late 50’s, and still looks modern and up to date to me. So if I look at frames which I created some years ago, I hope I still like them today….then I think I did a good job.” www.gotti.ch JG

Photos: Exclusively for Eyestylist.com by Paula Götti

Original and Daring Eyewear Designer Feted

25th August 2013  Designer Anna-Karin Karlsson was bestowed the prestigious Swedish Fashion Accessory Award last evening for her amazing eyewear creations. The Award is a coveted prize in Scandinavia, and entrants must prove not only their fashion-worthiness, but also their business acumen. Speaking from Stockholm where the designer is based and where she received the award, Karlsson said: “I cried with happiness when I found out. This is the most important thing that could ever happen to me.”

Dramatic and luxurious, AKK eyewear is a total expression of Anna-Karin’s quest for beauty, love and romance. She says: “I like designs that are graphic and strong; I want to tell a story, and make eyewear with feeling.” AKK’s first optical collection will be launched at the end of September at the Paris Fashion Events, and she will also unveil her new sunglass designs. Warmest congratulations Anna-Karin on the Swedish Fashion Award from Eyestylist! www.annakarinkarlsson.com JG