Futuristic styling meets retro in this bold design from Lotho. Thinical Beta-Titanium is superbly crafted into this arty frame in deep forest green – a lovely accompaniment to autumn fashions. The flat top bridge and intriguing nose detailing ensure this is a true original for the discriminating sunglass lover. www.lotho.fr www.ibrandseurope.com JG
If autumn or winter holidays to warm locations are on your agenda, Pierre Eyewear has festive frames to enjoy wearing for sunny expeditions. Shiny white polka dots on blue acetate, and the retro shape, definitely add zip and flair for under-the-sun activities. Ludo is just one of a stunning new range that Pierre Eyewear will unveil at Silmo. www.pierre-eyewear.com JG
Unique technology – a stainless steel front with a precious metal coating, and the temples in a special epoxy plastic – combine harmoniously in Fiona by Götti Switzerland. The shape is a subtle statement – with an enduring timelessness that Sven Götti creates so perfectly. Fiona features Götti’s patented 360° Spin&Stow system, so the frames fold easily and compactly. Great colours too — shiny silver, lilac matte, shiny gold and black. We are reliably informed that Fiona is a favourite of several New York fashion editors – we understand why! www.gotti.ch JG
Blade is the exclusive new cellulose acetate block devised and produced for the Italian Vanni collection. The material structure is sliced into minute parts and all the two-tone pearly fragments compact together against a transparent or solid underlayer.
A new combination of deep blue and warm grey is on offer, as well as some lovely variants on the lime-green and burnt umber, dusky ruby, and anthracite. Blade frames come in larger shapes that are perfect for progressive lenses. The forms are slightly feminine, with an inner block texture against either a transparent underlayer or a top layer in ‘hip’ tones such as deep blue-turquoise, petroleum-grey, havana, classic black, or bright red. To see more on Vanni, visit www.vanniocchiali.com. CN
The Dawson is a super retro P-3 shape that is smart and instantly fashionable for men this Autumn/Winter season. Part of the Original Penguin eyewear range, the frame features a smooth plastic front augmented with thin wire temples and suspended metal nosepads. The choice of colours includes the classic dark tortoise pictured and a striking grey tortoise effect. Coloured tortoise, by the way, is on the rise. The keyhole bridge adds extra vintage elegance. See more of the frames from this elegant fashion range for men at www.kenmarkoptical.com or visit www.originalpenguin.com CN