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Phillips by A-morir

25th March 2012 I’ve already run one of the A-morir flower styles on our Facebook and everyone loves it. So whilst we are looking at an incredible selection of statement sunglasses this month (one sunglass style is simply not enough this season, you’re going to need a few different statement looks!) here is my other favourite at the minute from Kerin Rose of A-morir, who we look forward to meeting in Europe soon. This style is called Phillips; it’s in some top boutiques including Liberty’s in London where I first spied it in February. The work is beautiful and delicate and it’s THE piece for Spring as statement accessories go…these and other unique designs are available to order at A-Morir’s online shop, feast your eyes at www.a-morir.com. CN

23rd March 2012 It’s more commonly worn by boys but in the last few days we’ve noticed how great this oversize shape can look on girls…it’s a shape that adds to the high fashion luxe styling of the season. This example by L.G.R. (www.lgr-sunglasses.com) is called Tripoli, and is featured in matt black with Polarized Neophan Vermillion lenses, the state-of-the-art UV protective lenses which were specifically developed for L.G.R . Other great choices for this look include Celine’s larger-than-life visor-like sunglasses (available at Cruz Oculista www.cruzoculista.com and featured on our Facebook today worn by the blogger from www.afterdrk.com) and Alexander Wang’s square frame acetates (just in at MUSE Concept Store in Geneva. www.museconcept-store.com). CN

7717 – Bevel

Luscious, aquatic blue and green tones create a symphony in acetate in these stunning sunglasses from Bevel. The gentle cat’s eye shape is beautifully enhanced with gradations of colour that shimmer on polished acetate. The sides also radiate harmoniously in softer shades of sea tones. A must-have for summer! www.bevelspecs.com JG

Mark Tungate launches latest book at Le Bon Marche, Paris

20th March 2012 Mark Tungate, author and acknowledged eyewear fan, was busy signing copies of his newest book Le Monde de la Beauté at the launch party held in the elegant book department of Le Bon Marché in Paris. The French edition, published by éditions Dunod, has been translated into French after the success of his original book in English – Branded Beauty – published by Kogan Page. The book is a fascinating study of the history and evolution of the beauty business – a compelling read coupled with excellent research. Tungate also researches his glasses – he is as particular about his frames as with his prose. “My glasses  are from jlc, my favourite optician on The Left Bank. (There is also a branch in Le Bon Marché). They have a fine collection of Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith and vintage frames, all of which suit my slightly retro tastes. The spectacles I’m wearing in the photo are jlc’s own brand. I was attracted to them because they’re made of genuine horn; they have a slightly matt look, and an intriguing pattern that’s even more subtle than tortoiseshell, like traces of grey smoke amid tobacco brown. The shape is softer and a little rounder than some of the more angular frames I own, without being owlish. I may need a new pair of specs soon because I  think my prescription has changed a little – must be all the late night proof reading! But my wife says: ‘No, keep those, they are perfect!’ So it looks like the horn rims won’t be relegated to the spare specs drawer for a while yet.” www.jlcopticien.com www.tungateinparis.com JG