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Art and fashion inspire new designs

26th March 2013 The Milan show a few weeks back showed us that there is a developing story in design inspirations…we saw the tantalising Bocca collection by Face à Face which has been extended into a Capsule line…born from designer Pascal Jaulent’s love for the form of the Dali “Mae West” Sofa, the lip fronts grew elegant legs, wearing elegant shoes; these range from high heel stilettos to the black varnish Richelieu shoes, a tribute to the Yves Saint Laurent smoking suit.

Pictured above, Bocca Rock 1 col. 005. www.faceaface-paris.com

Meanwhile, British label Cutler & Gross has immersed itself in the world of the surreal with a S/S collection that is showy and creative, with frames such as the slightly eccentric 1030s-esque 1081 with cutaway bridge that hints at the watches in Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali. Something unique and eye-catching again that has been created with thought and pushes the boundaries. The frame is available in matt dark turtle/white layer (pictured) and a very interesting willow. www.cutlerandgross.com CN

Zoobug London takes to the catwalk

22nd March 2013 Eyestylist attended the first Global Kids Fashion Week in London on Wednesday for a runway show – in aid of Kids Company – highlighting Spring/Summer ’13 trends. Organised by online kidswear retailer AlexandAlexa.com, this was an event for parents and their children, but also attended by many VIPS and fashion press. The children were beautifully styled in pretty pastels, super brights and 80s neons, with a focus on strong colour and delightful pattern, including tiny florals and polka dots, and each outfit was accessorised with sweet hairpieces, accessories, flowers and a selection of coordinated spectacles and sunglasses by the British eyewear specialists, Zoobug. Image – courtesy of Zoobug – above: Boy wears new Aviator style in neon yellow by Zoobug, available at www.zoobug.com/shop/Sunglasses/AV-Yellow-134/

Above, a model wearing Little Paul & Joe Spring/Summer ’13 and Zoobug’s Sunny sunglasses at the Global Kids Fashion Week SS13 public show. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for AlexandAlexa.com)  

See the Sunny sunglasses by Zoobug in colour “smokey” (£39) above at http://www.zoobug.com/shop/Sunglasses/Sunny-Smokey-172/ CN

Shane Baum Creates Eyewear Heirlooms

20th March 2013 Leisure Society, the sophisticated, elegantly crafted eyewear by Shane Baum, has introduced dashing new frames. Each handmade creation is constructed with the principle of heirloom design and quality. I saw these designs in Milan, and they are exquisite. Baum stated: “The etchings in each frame were inspired by the intricate design in an 18th Century candelabra given to the Dalhousie family by the Czar of Russia, and kept at the Brechin Castle, which is an estate I have been fortunate enough to visit.” Dalhouise (above) is a classic style that pays tribute to the house of Dalhousie. The oval acetate shape features a keyhole bridge, and the same intricately etched temples found in Shane’s Harvard design. The frame is available in both 12 and 18 karat gold.

The timelessness of Doyle (above) in acetate and 12k gold is particularly mesmerizing in burgundy tortoise.

Superb tooling detail captures the essence of Leisure Society luxury and finesse. www.leisure-society.com JG 

18th March 2013 Candy colours or pastels are so sweet for Spring, and designer Moo Piyasombatkul has given her idiosyncratic porcelain tipped styles a complete make-over with these fresh shades for Spring/Summer. They remind us of delicate iced fairy cakes in pale pink and blue  – and my personal favourite, this chic and uplifting neon yellow below.

Moo’s fashionista frames are now in stock at Browns in London, from £350, and for purchase online at www.brownsfashion.com. For more on Moo Eyewear on Eyestylist and our interview with the designer, visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2012/11/meet-moo/ CN

Celebrate Spring With Florals

15th March 2013 Spring bouquets bloom jauntily on eyewear designs this season. Among our preferred selections is Jono Hennessy’s lovely acetate frame bursting with colourful blossoms. The gentle cat eye shape is a gracious background to the delicate spray of flowers – can you find your favourite blossom in the frame?! www.jonohennessy.com

Matthew Williamson and Linda Farrow have collaborated to celebrate spring with festive print patterns from Williamson’s Spring/Summer 2013 catwalk show. Created in acetate and stainless steel, the sunglasses (above style 73C1 Sun) include dynamic sprays of bold yellow, red, green, blue and pink. An exciting style to accompany colourful spring fashions. www.lindafarrow.com JG