Reviews

The models Charleston and Colosso at RES/REI are among the Italian brand’s current collection, where colourations are energetic and fresh, often combining several surprising tones

RES/REI is well known for its elegant acetate frames and artistic palette of colours and delicate transparencies. Model Colosso, in their Sculptures Collection is an example of that style, expressed with enhanced three-dimensionality by means of layering the acetate. Above: model Colosso by RES/REI in the Sculptures Collection, one of a series of frames inspired by the great Italian sculptors of the past – RES/REI has developed custom colour acetates that, where the thickness of the frame changes, the colour fades from one tone to another

The model Charleston offers a completely different way to wear colours in combination. The frame has a refined hexagonal structure where the thicker upper rim runs along the entire length of the glasses: it’s a frame that glows with individuality and style. For more information about RES/REI’s latest styles for 2023, visit the new collections on view at www.resrei.com

Made in Normandy, the new ophthalmic frames uphold the original concepts of dynamic colour and geometric shapes of the Struktur collections

Thierry Bonhomme, designer and Jean-François Lufeaux bring manufacturing know-how to their collection at Struktur, through the expertise of the artisans at Solf Production, a traditional French eyewear producer which first opened in 1966. Through ongoing traditions of craftsmanship and French heritage, the factory is able to offer a guarantee of French quality – ‘Origine France Garantie’ – a certification and endorsement that assures the traceability and origin of their eyewear product with complete transparency. Above: a frame that caught our eye at Silmo – The Artist by Struktur in matt white acetate with titanium temples. The graphic frame shape is surprisingly lightweight – the colour choice for the design is broad, and includes yellow, matt graphite and a trendy bright pink

The Commander is typical of the Struktur styles with a masculine character. The ‘sculpted’ or bevelled effect brings a distinctive look to the frame when worn, while carefully shaped temples make it especially comfortable if worn throughout the day.

All Struktur frames are made by SOLF Production, a traditional eyewear factory based in Évreux, Normandy. The factory is working hard to highlight their responsible production processes, and are reusing waste to produce other small accessories such as key rings whilst also introducing new pounches and cleaning cloths which are made from recycled microfibre. Struktur Eyewear will exhibit at the upcoming fairs including Opti, Mido and 100% Optical. See the full collection of Struktur frames at www.struktur-eyewear.fr

Hoffmann introduces contemporary colorations in the natural horn series with ‘Horn Extreme’ Bloc frames

A new line by Hoffmann Natural Eyewear explores a playful fusion of natural and bright tones in premium horn models to create a touch of unique, extroverted elegance in a classical frame series. Hoffmann has expertise in handcrafting their natural frames to bring out the natural shine and warm tones of the horn materials, and in this special colorful edition, the company plays with new contrasts of colour against the natural tones, using natural dyes to create the eye-catching tones, which include bright pink, green, neon yellow and blue. Above: close up of the Horn Extreme ‘BLOC’ concept

The various shapes offered in this edition include BLOC 1, with a bold square eye shape and a band of intense colour highlighting the browline and temples of the sunglasses, to underline the impact of the statement design.

Bloc IV is characterised by a unique eye shape with round lenses and a front with squared corners. The bright contrast of colour runs across the front and through into temples – as well as the small addition above the bridge.

Hoffmann Natural Horn frames offer the qualities of premium handmade natural eyewear, from a pleasurable lightness to exceptional comfort when worn. The designs are produced by hand in Germany and are finished and polished with traditional techniques to achieve a luxurious elegance in every design. Find out more at https://hoffmann-eyewear.com/en/

A stunning rendition of the round classic frame – made in Japan

TVR® OPT has revisited the stylish allure of small round glasses that dated back to the 1920s for its latest TVR®532 Classic Circular collection, released this Autumn / Winter 2022 in celebration of the brand’s 10th Anniversary. A popular shape in the early 20th Century, round glasses remain a desirable shape to wear. They are one of the top shapes of this year, and will continue to be into 2023.

Combining functionality and style in a bold design aesthetic, TVR® OPT took to the drawing board inspired by three vintage frames from the 1960s archived away in its Sabae factory in Japan. From one piece of history to another and reviving the past for the present, the company combined inspiration from the stylish details of all three to achieve what they call “the perfect design” for current times.

Timeless and always iconic, circular glasses have been a staple statement look for well-known architects and artists, including Chinese-American architect, I.M. Pei, Swiss/French architect, Le Corbusier and English painter and print maker, David Hockney. The round design is considered one of the most classic shapes of eyeglasses of all time, dating back to the days when the rounded lenses were only used for corrective purposes (not fashion!). Round glasses are an excellent complement for all face shapes, thanks to their curvature, symmetry and styles, intellectual overtones. Find out more at www.tvropt.eu and www.tvropt.com