Reviews

Eolie Collection

Mondelliani Glasses

Another new label we stopped to see in Paris was Rome-based Mondelliani Glasses. Their Eolie Collection features a fresh colour palette inspired by the landscapes of the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Created by the owners of the Mondelliani optical shop in Rome and made in their entirety in Italy, the sunglasses are youthful, vibrant, and made in lovely acetate materials where a lot of attention is given to warm sunny colour tones and elegant bright colour pairings. The sunglass styles feature top-of-the-range sun lenses by Carl Zeiss Vision. A perfect choice for a warm holiday destination. www.mondelliani.it/home/ CN

Cygnus

Feb31st

Designed for men or women, Cygnus is an aviator by the young Italian label Feb 31st which produces trendy frames in wood. The frames are made up of 13 wood layers laminated together, and colour options are endless; you can even have lots of different coloured layers combined to create an exciting multicoloured effect. At present, the growth of wood labels is noticeable in the eyewear world and Feb31st is doing much to create a youthful natural collection that revisits the qualities of wood such as softness and lightness, while exploring its potential in colour. www.feb31st.it CN

Valentine

Infinit

Inspired by Hollywood superstars, this pretty modified cat eye frame from the Argentinian label has a feminine shape. It was the animal print that caught my eye; I like this interpretation on the top of the front, with the coordinating design on the side of the temple. This one is the brown, white and leopard version; it also comes in black glitter, one I’d choose for an easy update of my autumn/winter wardrobe. www.infinit.la CN

 

 

LDStäel O5 Walnut

Lucas de Stäel

Paris based Lucas de Stäel recently launched his own eyewear collection – and swiftly won a Silmo d’Or for 2012. “Once Upon a Time” is the result of two years of intensive research and testing before unveiling the collection. De Stäel is fascinated with industrial processes, and his goal is to achieve a perfect balance between flexibility, lightness, classicism and purist. The frame above – in smooth polished walnut achieves those goals with its refined, graceful shape, and delicate details. www.undostrial.com JG

Sloane

Claire Goldsmith Legacy

The lovely acetate colour gradations in this frame are so appealing! The play of light and dark, and the “English tea side” temple harmonize into an elegant, romantic shape. The heightened eyebrow treatment is also a significant touch. Sloane is just one outstanding style from the new Claire Goldsmith Legacy collection. www.olivergoldsmith.com JG