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The new style is the latest addition in the limited-production Special Reserve collection

A masculine design, with luxurious details, the new Murray style from Erker’s 1879 features a mix of surgical steel and cellulose acetate and has been handcrafted in small batches, only 100 of each colour. A new development for the Special Reserve collection, the Murray is the first eyeglass to stray from the usual acetate build with a combination design. An acetate brow section has been paired with slim metal rims, which are decorated with a diamond-like pattern along the outer edge. Much like the rest of the collection, the frame boasts an ornate temple design and is named after one of the long-time sales reps of the heritage brand. Above: a handsome combination style: the Murray glasses by Erker’s 1879

The Murray eyeglasses were designed with a classic rectangular silhouette, created in four colours, navy with silver, tortoise, terrazzo, and matte black. Never before seen at Erker’s 1879, the Terrazzo colour blend pairs warm orange and cool blue tones for a unique, contemporary style, complemented by the lustrous golden rims. The three additional colours are more simple and classic, allowing the metal elements to shine.

Continuing their tradition of storytelling, the Special Reserve collection encapsulates the 145-year history of their heritage brand with special insignia throughout the design of each frame. Inspiring the Ferris wheel rivets on the face and temples of the frame, the Erker family served as the official photographer of the 1904 World’s Fair, capturing the legendary Ferris wheel in downtown St. Louis. In 1927, the brand’s founding brothers designed the goggles worn by Charles Lindbergh for the first-ever nonstop transatlantic flight, which is represented by the goggles etched on the temple tips. The story doesn’t end there, with various custom elements relating to the five generations to run the business since their inception and their history in the city of St. Louis.

Erker’s 1879 have confirmed that they will soon release three additional eyeglass models in the Special Reserve collection.

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Vintage character, fresh feminine accents, contemporary colour, and reliable made-in-Japan quality: the new capsule styles from Red Rose by Ogi Eyewear are a little taste of new season chic

Continuing its tradition of crafting modern, minimalist metal looks with hints of OGI colours, Red Rose introduces nine brand new models characterised by a juxtaposition of modern angles and classic P3 and cat’s eye shapes, crisp double rim details, and hand-painted pops of colour. 

“This season reflects the current trend of updating vintage styles with refreshing design elements,” says OGI Eyewear Chief Creative Officer. “Red Rose by OGI incorporates vibrant colours and standout shapes in a refined manner, using sleek metal materials and elegant simplicity,” he adds, about a collection in which he has translated the boldness of the OGI colour palette into a cleaner, more pared-back range of hues. Above: model Garda in the Red Rose Collection by OGI Eyewear

Stylish, cutting-edge and enhanced by innovative details, this collection’s sunglasses designs are iconic in every way

Continuing a partnership that we have followed closely for some years, the new collection by J.F. REY and Hideo Kojima features, among seven new models which include ophthalmic frames, a sunglasses concept using acetate and aluminium in a single design. The range reinterprets the sun clip-on popular in the collaboration line and consists of two optical models in acetate, distinguished by a flip-up aluminium sun clip, created in black or grey depending on the model.

The sun clip is designed to perfectly fit the optical frames according to J.F. Rey,”reshaping” the look to make it original, modern, and easy to wear. Removable and convenient in all its details, the clip has been fitted with polarized lenses for protection against glare in the brightest of conditions. Above: HKxJF08 Hideo Kojima x J.F. Rey – a “future icon”