This is a fun frame in crystal acetate with confetti sparkles that enliven the perky round shape. The bright pink is contrasted with a darker tone on the metal temple, and the rubber ends provide a comfortable fit, so that glasses stay in place on active little faces. There are other delicious colours too – blue marine, rich red and black. This is just one example of Lafont’s diverse collection of children’s eyewear. www.lafont.com JG
This adorable cat eye is from Red Optical in The Netherlands. They specialise in children’s eyewear, and the designs have great appeal – because Red Optical knows that kids follow fashion trends too! Los Angeles allows youngsters to feel very grown up, with the exaggerated cat eye design in classic tortoise Mazzuchelli acetate. The beautiful shaping and fine quality are crafts that Red Optical ensures feature in all their designs. www.redoptical.com JG
Teenagers will enjoy wearing frames from Vanni Tribe – the look is uncluttered and discreet, and keeps pace with fashion trends. The metal collection features rims that are lightly sheathed in rubber, and the colours are luscious – contrasting twin tones or tone-on-tone, in royal blue, burgundy (shown above) and aubergine. For active teenagers, Nico Design uses strengthened metal, so shock resistance is maximised.
Shane Baum at Leisure Society expresses supreme elegance in his design Du Cap. The name is a tribute to the fabulous Hotel Du Cap on the French Rivera, the inspiration for this beautiful frame in titanium and acetate. The titanium temples deserve special mention – they are plated in gold, accented with coloured enamel, and elaborately etched with precise detail. The Mountain Tortoise acetate is achieved with a Tokyo tortoise base, with blacks and yellows, and the top half is then accented with a subtle layer of gold flakes. www.leisure-society.com JG
Danish design is recognised for its clear, pure architectural lines, and Lindberg is the Danish specialist in eyewear. This beautiful frame expresses character and strength. Matt acetate and titanium enhance its classical lines, and the details are superb – from the texture of the acetate, to the distinctive sides in titanium and acetate. www.lindberg.com JG