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No 268

1st August 2012

Vuerich B.

Created by Baptiste Vuerich, this is a young label from Barcelona which recycles and hand finishes these wood frames from skateboards. There is an undercurrent of eco-friendly products in eyewear this year and they have a fresh, handcrafted look that is becoming sought after. Here the layered maple wood used to make skateboards is strong and flexible and when dyed, can be very, very colourful. As seen perfectly in this style No 268, the lively colour tones are not even but delicately graduated. The clean and classic shape of this design is particularly dramatic in this bold colour combo of turquoise and yellow. Looking forward to seeing more from this innovative BCN label soon. It’s brilliant! www.vuerichb.com CN

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Eight

Model 39.10

1st August 2012

Kilsgaard

This season, the Danish brand Kilsgaard has caught my eye because of its fresh colour schemes in metal. The frames I have seen are in block tones of red, emerald green and turquoise, sometimes paired with tortoise arms and sometimes in full colour. It’s a very uplifting collection, partly because of the injection of positive colour and partly because the designs have very elegantly honed shapes. Really gorgeous to wear!

www.kilsaard-eyewear.com

August

Blaze

1st August 2012

Beam Collection, Kirk Originals

Not new, but definitely a classic from the British KO label, Blaze is one style that will turn heads…the Beam collection is psychedelic and this is because the frames are made entirely from acrylic, which polishes up to shine like glass. It has a completely unique style, and is quite a change from traditional acetate if you want something that is statement-making and light and comfy. Kirk Originals launched their Beam Collection at Silmo in 2011 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary in 2012; it looks very fresh, and the amethyst colour of this model is very much on-trend as we look ahead to Autumn/Winter. 6 styles are available in the range, and they are retailing at around Euros 420. CN www.kirkoriginals.com

August

Sara

1st August 2012

Paulino Spectacles

A super newcomer to eyewear that I am following carefully, Paulino Spectacles has a number of cool looking acetates (high-quality from the Italian specialists in acetate, Mazzucchelli) and I have picked out this one which demonstrates a few things of note. First, I like the combination of transparent blue with a more grainy wood-like neutral toned acetate…the horizontal two-tone front is a massive, massive trend this year (and next), but this one is done in a careful way so it seems that the colour is graduated. As they say themselves, their spectacles collection pays particular attention to the changing tones and luminosity of acetate. It is a very delicate colour proposal and I wish that I had the right complexion for it! Paulino Spectacles are based in Portugal and you can read more about them here: http://paulinospectacles.com/paulino_en.html CN

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Ellington

1st July 2012

A-Morir by Kerin Rose

A-Morir has had some fantastic press for S/S 2012, as the decorative elements of the sunglasses look exquisite with details in fabrics, appliques and the season’s florals. This style, Ellington, is not one that has been seen as much as some of Kerin Rose’s other creations, but it’s one that I adore. The ultimate in jewellery embellishment on sunwear with a couture approach, the design is perfectly in tune with trends in jewellery that for now continue to shout loudly, promoting sparkle and statement. A look with gems that should have its entry in eyewear history. www.a-morir.com CN