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Paris Designer Visits Savvy California Boutique

17th May 2012 Eyewear connoisseurs Derome Brenner have created a jewellery collection to complement their beautiful frame designs. Necklaces and bracelets are crafted in the mode of the eyewear – bold statement designs, unexpected details, and exciting colours. The frames and jewellery have delicate volume, and the effect is subtly dramatic. Xavier Derome made an in-store appearance to present the collections at the trendy Southern California boutique – Gogosha. Guests had the opportunity to meet the eyewear artist, be personally fitted for frames, and discover the jewellery.

Julia Gogosha is recognised for her ability to find and promote the finest in independent eyewear designers, and the event was memorable! www.deromebrenner.com  www.gogosha.com JG

Fun and Fashion from Zoobug

16th May 2012 Children’s sunnies are fashion delights for youngsters – there are some super designs on the summer scene.  Among my favourites are two frames from award-winning Zoobug – the innovative eyewear company created by ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Julie Diem Le. She combines great styles that youngsters love and relate to, plus the high quality lenses provide the maximum protection necessary for delicate young eyes. Youngsters will really enjoy wearing the Zoobug Super 5 (above) transparent design with blue and black, its double bridge, and gentle aviator shape.

The ZB1 in black acetate is a classic wayfarer in a mini version – so grown up! Available also in red, and red and white; pink, lilac and navy blue. For more exciting Zoobug children’s frames in lovely designs and great colours, visit www.zoobug.com JG

Natalie Levy, Grey Ant

15th May 2012 Natalie from Grey Ant in New York has put forward this tortoise, attention-seeking piece for our month of stupendous sunnies for the summer. Given how tortoise continues to be a leading trend when it comes to frame pattern, we are rather delighted with this choice which has a distinctive and as they say themselves “off-the-grid” personality – which undoubtedly begs fashionista attention. Image above, Natalie and business partner Grant Krajecki from Grey Ant, www.greyant.com.

“The Foundry is a round acetate frame with sawed-off effect creating a literal optical illusion. The thin metal arms lend a preppy guise. We were thinking of Janis Joplin and John Lennon and then made the shape our own.”

Grey Ant is NY fashion at its strongest and raunchiest. These very exclusive sunglasses, if you’re after a new and very cool label, are available direct from their website http://shop.greyant.com. CN

Super Sunnies from Marni

14th May 2012 Reds really sizzle this season – as we’ve featured in previous posts. I recently had the pleasure of previewing the Marni sunglass collection for Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 – and marvelled at the fabulous shapes, amazing colours, and superb quality. I singled out this red and cappuccino design in particular for its casual chic, a graceful rectangular frame shape, and distinguished nose bridge. Marni frames are handmade in Italy and exude authentic fashion flair. Available at Corso Como in Milan, and Poul Stig (www.poulstigbriller.dk) in Copenhagen.  Further information at www.marni.com JG

11th May 2012 Red is hot! I received this image from our good friends at the Berlin store Lunettes Brillenagentur last week (www.lunettes-brillenagentur.de), and the little hint of very striking scarlet looked very cool and uplifting indeed; this colour has certainly had its moments through eyewear history in the last decades. There are quite a few exciting luxury reds around that we’ve been enjoying, but with so much talk of pinks and pastels, I haven’t had a moment to fully appreciate how amazing these scarlet shades can be. Bright red offers something positively decadent and characterful in eyewear…

Three favourites, the Casper from Oliver Goldsmith, www.olivergoldsmith.com (above, which we wrote about last month in our reviews section and we simply can’t get enough of this one, and the completely flamboyant “catty shades” (that’s my preferred name for the catseye) by RVS by. V. (www.rvsbyv.com), as well as that Framers choice we just wrote about, all very enticing. Enjoy the brights while there are plenty of flirtacious ones on offer. CN