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Censur by Prodesign: a win at SILMO 2024

24th September 2024

Censur, created under the Prodesign brand, won a Silmo D’Or in the “Sunglasses – Eyewear Designer” category this weekend in Paris. The product release is part of a wider project named DANCE, which brings together the Danish and French design teams at Prodesign and Face a Face

Conceived as part of an innovative in-house design initiative called DANCE (combining parts of the words “Danmark x France“), with the idea of opening up a creative opportunity without boundaries, Censur by Prodesign represents a special departure for Design Eyewear Group and all those involved.

The concept originated from an internal design session involving all the designers and giving them free rein to work together and push the limits of traditional eyewear design without any rules. The two resulting frames have a distinctive structural bar across the lenses which the designers explain looks like a rectangular censor bar (the black bar used to cover up sensitive information). The desire was for this structural bold form to “challenge perceptions and invite wearers to experience the world from a different perspective”. In the frame, the beam design added a layer of mystery and sophistication. Above: Censur 2 by Prodesign won the Silmo d’Or 2024 in the “Sunglasses – Eyewear Designer category”

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Censur 2 by Prodesign – the unisex frame is characterised by a square eye shape and a bold bar across the front

“Censur is about breaking the mould of traditional eyewear. We created something bold and futuristic, but also refined. The beam across the lenses was designed to evoke curiosity — it’s not just a design feature, it’s an invitation to see things differently. We’re thrilled to have won the SILMO d’Or for this design; it’s a celebration of the vision and collaboration behind Censur and our creative design lab DANCE.” — Lau Ruge, Design Eyewear Group

Censur 1 has the same distinctive bar as its sister frame, in a round shape that has an avant-garde and very individualistic look – and is well suited to the female face given the smaller shape. The colours are striking and include the bright purple above – a variation of one of the most important trending colours we saw at Silmo 2024 this weekend – as well as black or shiny silver. Find out more about Prodesign and Design Eyewear Group at https://designeyeweargroup.com

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Silmo Paris preview: Mystique ombré glasses by Ørgreen Optics

10th September 2024

The 70s inspired Mystique style is one of three new acetate designs among the new releases for SILMO Paris

A frame which explores a 1970s aesthetic with trending ombré colourways, the new Mystique optical glasses from Ørgreen Optics, designed as a bold statement in the Danish company’s acetate collection, brings a new approach to graduated colour in eyewear. Called the “halo colour palette” by Ørgreen, in a comparison with halo hair colourations, the tones for the Mystique model range from nostalgic hues to vibrant psychedelic tones – in a horizontal gradient shading that has the effect of lighting up and softly enhancing the complexion. The frame is being released in six distinctive colours, of which there are four very fetching feminine ombré variations in clear lemon and caramel, brown crystal and geranium pink, clear dark shadow and citrine yellow and transparent rose violet and crystal crimson. Above: the Mystique model, a new eye-catching graduated acetate frame from the Danish eyewear company

The colours of the Mystique model – a very refined interpretation of the trending ombre effect in eyewear – brown crystal + geranium pink

The new frame is released alongside model Muse and model Candy Cane XS in the Acetate collection at Ørgreen, models which blend timeless elegance and a cutting-edge aesthetic thanks to the precise design work and craftsmanship adopted by Ørgreen and their innovative approach to colour and colour combinations via the expertise of Senior Colour Designer, Sahra Lysell. Find out more about the releases at www.orgreenoptics.com

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Götti Switzerland: 3D printed refined

27th August 2024

The new style Rogers in the Dimension collection – launched this month – is designed to combine the best qualities of 3D printed customised eyewear

Lightweight functional design with multiple practical qualities: Götti Switzerland’s Dimension collection continues to grow at pace, as the sophisticated finish and quality of its 3D printed collection – and the amazing possibilities of customising the fit – attract lots of fans who want their frames to feel good and wear well. The designs like model Rogers combine classic and modern style, characterised by a minimalist aesthetic and clean lines. The glasses can also be tailor-made, meaning that each individual is able to have the frame created just for them, according to their particular needs.

Above: close-up of model Rogers by Götti Switzerland – the frame has been inspired by vintage eyewear – the detailing and “bevelled” look is currently popular and gives the design a particular refinement

Rogers by Götti Switzerland – in a grey “ash” tone

Götti Switzerland’s Dimension collection was first launched in 2016. Wholly 3D printed, the collection is produced in Switzerland at the company HQ, and has been consistently refined and developed to offer a fine-quality state-of-the-art line that delivers top-notch comfort and durability as well as a cool pared-back subtly luxurious design style.

3D printed eyewear is increasingly popular, not only for its aesthetic qualities and comfort; it is also a sustainable form of eyewear production, thanks to the reduced waste in additive manufacturing and the opportunity to produce custom-made frames, avoiding over production and the problem of wasteful dead stock. For more information visit: www.gotti.ch

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Independent eyewear: Erker’s Special Reserve model Murray

5th August 2024

The new style is the latest addition in the limited-production Special Reserve collection

A masculine design, with luxurious details, the new Murray style from Erker’s 1879 features a mix of surgical steel and cellulose acetate and has been handcrafted in small batches, only 100 of each colour. A new development for the Special Reserve collection, the Murray is the first eyeglass to stray from the usual acetate build with a combination design. An acetate brow section has been paired with slim metal rims, which are decorated with a diamond-like pattern along the outer edge. Much like the rest of the collection, the frame boasts an ornate temple design and is named after one of the long-time sales reps of the heritage brand. Above: a handsome combination style: the Murray glasses by Erker’s 1879

Murray by Erker’s, pictured in terrazzo (above) and tortoise (below)

In summary, the Murray eyeglasses were designed with a classic rectangular silhouette, created in four colours, navy with silver, tortoise, terrazzo, and matte black. Never before seen at Erker’s 1879, the Terrazzo colour blend pairs warm orange and cool blue tones for a unique, contemporary style, complemented by the lustrous golden rims. The three additional colours are more simple and classic, allowing the metal elements to shine.

Continuing their tradition of storytelling, the Special Reserve collection encapsulates the 145-year history of their heritage brand with special insignia throughout the design of each frame. Inspiring the Ferris wheel rivets on the face and temples of the frame, the Erker family served as the official photographer of the 1904 World’s Fair, capturing the legendary Ferris wheel in downtown St. Louis. In 1927, the brand’s founding brothers designed the goggles worn by Charles Lindbergh for the first-ever nonstop transatlantic flight, which is represented by the goggles etched on the temple tips. The story doesn’t end there, with various custom elements relating to the five generations to run the business since their inception and their history in the city of St. Louis.

Erker’s 1879 have confirmed that they will soon release three additional eyeglass models in the Special Reserve collection.

https://erkers1879.com/pages/erkers-special-reserve

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A fresh, feminine style, from Red Rose by Ogi

25th July 2024

Vintage character, fresh feminine accents, contemporary colour, and reliable made-in-Japan quality: the new capsule styles from Red Rose by Ogi Eyewear are a little taste of new season chic

Continuing its tradition of crafting modern, minimalist metal looks with hints of OGI colours, Red Rose introduces nine brand new models characterised by a juxtaposition of modern angles and classic P3 and cat’s eye shapes, crisp double rim details, and hand-painted pops of colour.

“This season reflects the current trend of updating vintage styles with refreshing design elements,” says OGI Eyewear Chief Creative Officer. “Red Rose by OGI incorporates vibrant colours and standout shapes in a refined manner, using sleek metal materials and elegant simplicity,” he adds, about a collection in which he has translated the boldness of the OGI colour palette into a cleaner, more pared-back range of hues. Above: model Garda in the Red Rose Collection by OGI Eyewear

Taranto in the Red Rose collection by OGI

The new Red Rose models include Taranto, where a geometric square shape has been added to the articulation of dual parallel lines. The balance of form and line is on-point, and speaks to the trend of modernisation, adding a touch of designer tech – in a subtle way – to this look. Produced in stainless steel and acetate, the frame features the signature adjustable nose pads, 3 barrel hinge and OBE injection safety screws typical of the Red Rose collection.

The colour palette is sophisticated and full of contemporary trend-oriented tones which include iced coffee, dewberry, very peri and Turkish sea blue. OGI Eyewear is proud to offer a state-of-the-art virtual try-on app offering “hyper-realistic quality and a simple user experience.” – to have a go, visit the link at : https://ogi.theopticalfoundry.com/

For more information visit www.ogieyewear.com