Reviews | Eyestylist

ME2

October 1st 2011

Markus T

This is a German brand which turns out sleek titanium designs, that are perfectly engineered to deliver high levels of comfort…winner of the Red Dot Design award this year, the ME2 from Markus T is its latest innovation combining both titanium and a synthetic material referred to as TMi, two antiallergenic components that are very lightweight. This design is completely free from screws, and it has lots of user-friendly technical advantages such as easy-to-adjust temples. A good-looking, minimal line which also includes sunglass designs, fitted with a choice of grey or brown polarized lenses. CN

LOFT Santa Monica Show October 16th and 17th

MIDO 6-8 February 2027. Welcome to Eyewearland

www.markus-t.com

Monthly Titled

Muffin Top

September 1st 2011

Henry Holland for Le Specs

Muffin Top comes from a fun, new limited edition collection of sunglasses (18 styles) by English designer Henry Holland for Australian brand Le Specs. Lots of round shapes and references to “brow shapes and eyelashes” feature (such as the Hoodies which the fashion press have selected as a favourite) as well as a 1980s/90s vintage theme. I like the sense of adventure in as much as there are some new shapes and looks that are totally unique to this Collection. Muffin Top is a unisex model like many of the styles in the line, and our favourite colour choices are the black (pictured) and transparent. It’s typical of the designer in its quirkiness and fun fashion styling, and yet it seems that it is surprisingly wearable…we’d love to see who is wearing it, all fans of this collection are welcome to send us their pictures…to buy now (RRP Euro 90 or £80 pounds sterling), go to www.asos.com or www.eyerespect.com CN

Reviews

Vesoul

September 1st 2011

Dita

Model Vesoul by US brand Dita comes in this incredible colour called “blue swirl crystal” with dark grey gradient lenses. It’s got the hue of the Mediterranean and fits beautifully with our blue theme of the Summer which seems to continue into the Autumn collections. Handcrafted in Japan, the model is typical of Dita’s sunglass styles, which combine an equal helping of style and quality construction. This is a trendy shape this season and one I recommend strongly to those of you wanting a fashion look for 2011/12, in optical or sunwear. Available direct from www.dita.com and also at the Eye Company in Wardour Street, London (www.eye-company.co.uk) retailing at £290. CN

Reviews

Xaver

September 1st 2011

Mykita & Bernhard Willhelm, The Mirrored Collection

This collaboration is into its third year, and the metal styles in the A/W 2011 Collection maks a brow-raising statement as is typical of this German-born fashion designer, whose gold aviator sunglasses shot to fame in 2009 when worn by Sarah Jessica Parker for Sex in the City. Since then the collection has a total of four models, Franz, Sepp (copper/mint above left) and Andreas (red/red flash above centre), and a new one, Xaver, top right in gold/gold flash. This is a 1980s design, with sharper contours that its predecessors. The frame’s dimensions mark another new aspect – measuring 14 mm these are the widest temples featured in the metal collection. As well as the colour combinations above, you will also find silver, matt black and pink, a top 2011/12 colour for fashionistas. CN

www.bernhard-willhelm.com

www.mykita.com

Four

Bunny

September 1st 2011

Karen Walker Eyewear

New Zealand’s Karen Walker is known for original, effortless, unpretentious styling. Her eyewear is perhaps best know in the US and Australia, but we know some savvy European stockists which include the optical stores Les Plus Belles Lunettes, Paris and Blink Optics in Ionnina, Greece. Bunny like several designs in this colourful collection is a statement style with intriguing over-the-top shape.

www.karenwalkereyewear.com/