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9th August 2013

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9th August 2013 Don’t leave home without your sunglasses! Two designs we’d definitely love to tuck into our suitcases include these sensational frames in gorgeous blues. Anna-Karin Karlsson’s über sleek acetate creation has a bold structure in rich turquoise, and is graphically enhanced with gold inlay on the frame top and sides. A unique frame destined to be a collector’s item. www.annakarinkarlsson.com

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Colour Magic - Pop Power by Christian Roth — Colour Magic – Pop Power by Christian Roth

Christian Roth magically captures the Azure blue of the Mediterranean with this striking design – Pop Power. Translucent acetate is spiked with dabs of colour, and the retro inspired voluminous shape not only offers sun protection, but great style too. www.christian-roth.com These stunning frames can be ordered on line at www.eyestylist.com – click on BOUTIQUES to easily place your order. JG

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Trend watch – detail, a new orientation

6th August 2013

6th August 2013 Minute, handfinished detailing showing authentic artisanal skill is where things are going this year in spectacle-making. It is like we’ve come full circle. This is thanks to a handful of independent labels who are passionate about upholding traditional traits and techniques typical of quality vintage eyewear, and exploring them in the new world of high-tech materials and technology….but still using real “work by hand” to do a variety of the production steps, and sometimes all of them. (Image above: handcrafting in England, Oliver Goldsmith bespoke, read more here: https://www.eyestylist.com/2013/04/bespoke-at-oliver-goldsmith/ www.olivergoldsmith.com).

Matsuda, view of detail on temple — Matsuda, filigree detail

Rolf Spectacles, handmade in wood – hinge detail

References to vintage design include both new interpretations and designs featuring actual vintage elements. Antique pins, metalwork or filigree – the Japanese label Matsuda produces some very fine examples – nose pads or arm ends with tiny embedded initials – for example, at Oliver Goldsmith they are using some of their original OG buttons in their re-released aviators, Colt and Wiseguy – and other exquisite detail work are on a par, once again, with fine jewellery making. You will also notice that the materials in these collections are far from ordinary…..custom glossy acetates – we love the Italian Mazzucchelli ones as do many of the top eyewear designers, traditional luxury metals such as gold that hark back to old-school elegance, and a rise in buffalo horn and handmade works of astonishing precision in wood – Rolf Spectacles (www.rolf-spectacles.com). There are also new designs produced in pretty vintage materials that have been salvaged from former workshops; we’ve seen nice examples of vintage materials in new designs by Thierry Lasry, BlueMagicEye, Nine Worthies / FAN Optics (https://www.eyestylist.com/2013/06/summer-stories/) and Res/Rei (www.eyestylist.com/2012/04/trend-watch-new-frames-vintage-materials/) – and there are more out there if you search them out. CN

Matsuda Eyewear www.matsudaeyewear.com

Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses www.olivergoldsmith.com

Rolf Spectacles www.rolf-spectacles.com

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Sunnies for Summer Pastimes

1st August 2013

Eyewear Pleasures by Anne et Valentin

1st August 2013 Designer Anne Valentin lives and works in Toulouse, the lovely French city located on the banks of The Garonne River, and not far from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. So she is used to lots of sunshine and the need for sunglasses. She has aptly named the three lovely styles above – “Time Off” – sophisticated designs with glamour and beauty. In acetate and metal, the detailing and frame shapes are superb. From the top: styles 19h15, 16h35 and 10h10 in luscious colours of blush pink, mint green and burgundy. Chic on the beach and for town wear too! www.anneetvalentin.com JG

Translucent beauty by Anne et Valentin Style 10h10 — Translucent beauty by Anne et Valentin Style 19h15

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Accessories adventures

29th July 2013

Join us this month for an accessory adventure – eyewear of course – plus hats, scarves, and sunwear essentials. In Reviews, there are fun, innovative frames for children. Paris is the destination for a little jewel you’ll find in Boutiques, and the location of our multi-talented Designer of the Month. Visit the French seaside for an exhibition that unites fashion and art. Click and stay with Eyestylist for summer and style eyewear expressions.

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A favourite new-season accessory

29th July 2013

Age of Reason

28th July 2013 We have covered a few special accessory labels this month, and this one is on my “most wanted” listed for next season. Ali Taylor Mapletoft designs luxurious printed silk scarves with unique patterns and motifs, as well as other elegant accessories including hats and cushions. Dedicated to quality and integrity, Ali puts a twist on her designs that she describes as “wearable luxury with a playful punk twist.” The combination of the natural fibres such as pure silk and cool modern decorations – from abstract to slogans, to line drawings and pug puppy prints – bring a whole new modern feel to the classic scarf as we know it.

For A/W 2013, Ali’s collection includes what you see here, a brilliant world of colour and designs and motifs celebrating rebellion. Trompe l’oeil robes, chains and antique French linens are printed on the silk or wool, combined with contrasting delicate patterns and glamourous female portraits hidden through the bold stripes, deconstructed from the Union Jack flag.

We discovered Age of Reason at Kirsten Goss, London W8. www.kirstengoss.com The label is also stocked in selected fashion boutiques. www.age-of-reason-studios.com and http://age-of-reason-blog.com/ CN