Reviews

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

The round glasses style JF3024 is a highlight in the new Autumn/Winter collection at the French eyewear brand

The French eyewear label is highlighting their new optical model – JF3024, which plays with the iconic round shaped eyeglass classic, by removing some sections of the thick, flat bold rims. The result is an impactful shape, with an avantgarde air. The colour palette adds to the distinctive graphic effect, with a choice of tones from intense black (our favourite) to refined multi-coloured acetate patterns. Above: JF3024 in multicoloured pattern effect, a completely different look and feel to the matt black version 

The architectural structure created with the cut-out sections which create empty space around parts of the lens are particularly dramatic in black (above).

Made in France in the Jura workshops used by the French brand, the new bold eyeglasses are also proposed with a sun clip (with Category 3 sun lens) which gives an extra futuristic signature to the style – instantly transformed into sunglasses. For more information about the new designs, first launched at Silmo 2022, visit www.jfrey.fr

Ørgreen Optics has created new 3D printed styles with beta titanium temples

The latest cutting edge frames created using 3D printing represent a new chapter in the evolution of advanced frames offering functionality, minimal design and style-driven colour, fused into one. According to the Danish designers at Ørgreen, the technology continues to offer an enticing opportunity to design frames that function differently, that change wearer experience and offer enhanced comfort and fit. With continued focus on innovation, the design company proposes new styles with 3D printed polyamide fronts paired with sleek 1.2 mm wide beta-titanium temples, developed with their own hinge design which is discreet and refined, a nod to the traditions of Danish product design.

Mixing a muted palette for the slightly textured polyamide with a touch of vibrancy on the temples creates a series of contemporary colour combinations – highlights include the Happy Lavender tone, close to the trending colour digital lavender – paired with matt gold and matt purple – and an “amber” green that has a brightness which is further enhanced by the shiny gold. Find out more about this special drop for November at www.orgreenoptics.com CN