This very elegant frame masterfully mixes a retro spirit with haute technology. Stainless steel is superbly crafted in Obsession by Lafont Paris, and softened with gentle tri-colour aqua tones. A special handmade gradient coating adds to the beauty, style and sophistication of the design. Click on www.lafont.com for more information on their new collection. JG
Wonderfully shiny acetate looks as if it just fell from an apple tree! Theo in Belgium loves to play with the colour palate, and this season the colours are linked to nature’s amazingly exuberant offerings. Samurai – part of the collaboration with Japanese designers Factory 900, is colourfully interpreted in springy apple gree in Japanese acetate. The design has a vintage air; a graceful curved top, and fun cut-out details on the sides. See more theo inspiration at www.theo.be JG
The sea and its many intonations are a continual inspiration for eyewear creators. Fashion designer Vera Wang interprets her version in a glamorous collection of beautiful sunglasses in truly luxurious colours, including this significant shape, with soft voluminous angles. Muted turquoise acetate transcending into sand, is highlighted with an inner metal rim, metal sides, and is further distinguished with a copper nose accent. www.kenmarkoptical.com JG
This latest frame from Coppe+Sid evokes a cosmopolitan air with a beautiful shape, and unites soft, spring green with classic tortoiseshell. Handmade in Italy, the acetate design has lovely curves and flow. Coppe+Sid’s signature statement – lapis lazuli – is nestled into the end tip. For more elegant frames from the new collection – visit www.coppeandsid.com JG
RVS by V. designer, Vidal Erkohen has a way with statement colour and surprising colour combos. Model Ze is an RVS by V. classic, first launched in 2007, and now re-released in this playful combination of dark tortoise with trendy citrus lime. Ze is only available in this particular colour combination in a batch of 40 pieces, and to keep it even more special, the colour combo will not be repeated again! Rare shades from a specialist based in Turkey. www.rvsbyv.com CN