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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

A new limited edition ‘art piece’ with a striking structure and ‘floating’ lens effect

FACE A FACE is always bold and innovative with colour, and combinations are explored with flair in the Aalto design, where a broad choice of pairings include black and patterned black acetate, white and patterned ‘tortoise’ acetate and bright pink with ‘tortoise’ patterned acetate.

Details are also interesting with the temples featuring tiny rivets which match a gold core in the elegant acetate, adding to the finesse of the shape, that is both structural and graphic.

The frames are produced exclusively in Italy by hand and come in two versions, one with a panto front and a second with a more oversized square eye shape. For more information about the new collection 2022, visit www.faceaface-paris.com