Since I first saw The Leisure Society Collection, I have been a fan of Shane Baum, his elegant creations, and his dedication to excellence. The latest eyewear collection is simply gorgeous – Swanbourne in Burgundy Tortoise is meticulously crafted with an acetate front, and magnificently etched buffalo horn insets. Intricate laser etching is a feature on top of the frame. Shane Baum has one again created a frame of superior design and heirloom quality. www.leisure-society.com JG
Glam, chic and style all convene in this sleek design from Boucheron, the renowned French jewellers fabled for their amazing creations since 1858. The sunglass collection combines the artistry of old-world craftsmanship with modern techniques. Ma Jolie is feminine and elegant, with its graceful shape in luxurious black acetate, defined with delicate crystals on the temples. Definitely jewellery for the eyes!
I recently viewed the Tumi collection, and found its luxe, sporty designs very appealing. Brooklyn (above) with a dashing aviator shape is a fine example of Tumi craftsmanship. The same exacting principles that apply to the stylish luggage collection, are enacted in the eyewear. Made of stainless steel, the frame is laser engraved with the signature ‘Tumi nylon luggage pattern’. Tumi is available at leading opticians, and the shop in Paris, located at 245 rue St. Honoré. www.tumi.com www.remeyewear.com JG
Buffalo horn is one of the traditional natural materials used in eyewear, considered luxurious, as it is both comfortable on the skin, and unique in its colorations and patterns. This example comes from the experts in horn, Hoffman Natural Eyewear, and is typical of this label’s elegant, understated luxury designs.
Created in Germany using specialised craft techniques, the collection unites three attributes which are essential for a luxury product – a high-quality, natural material; modern, clean design; and attentive finishing.
The design of frames by Hoffmann Natural Eyewear has little in common with the concept of classic horn spectacles. Although created using traditional handcrafting techniques, it reflects both the shapes and colours of modern design. Whether delicate or striking, these natural horn frames are unique. The pleasantly warm surface of natural horn frames provides the owner with a sensual frame-wearing experience. Around 40 individual steps are needed to produce these buffalo horn spectacles.
No two horns are identical, no colour or colour combination exactly the same, so each frame created is an individual, one-off piece. CN
Alluring couture styling featuring pure oval forms. Fascination by Henry Jullien, the French luxury spectacles producers, combines timeless colours and materials: gold, palladium and copper, beautifully coordinated with a palette of pearlised materials.
The luxurious Jewellery Edition is proposed in different versions, personalized according to the wishes of the customer, with any number of diamonds (from 2 right up to 28 diamonds in one frame). Frames can also be ordered featuring other precious stones. This is a true investment piece for spectacle connoisseurs and fits superbly into the current season of jewellery that is all about statement and sparkle. www.henry-jullien.com CN