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For a last minute statement accessory for Summer 2022, the world of independent eyewear offers drama, colour and evocative design…

A frame that will stand out at a special event. A new colour that will remain fresh in Fall. Or a must-have style to pep up a holiday wardrobe. If you’re trying on new styles for the season, take some notes on our tips on colours and shapes. The statement frames are expressive and bound to turn heads this season while classic shapes mix up glowing colours and fresh combinations, from candy hues and pretty brights to classic neutrals and monochrome tones. Above: model Silken Havana by Jisco Style – the two-tone front is designed so that the upper rim stands out – www.jiscoeyewear.com

With a direction that switches into sustainable innovation – made from Acetate Renew – a material made from 60% sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40% certified recycled content the model Ayan has a refreshing minimal shape and comes in the interesting colour called ‘pine honey’ which is transparent but also defining as a rich natural colour that is very flattering against the skin:  – www.mykita.com

The cat eye is a spectacular choice for all seasons. Its flirty, feminine design is glamorous for day and night, and particularly pretty when paired with florals and prints. Model Wisp at OGI Eyewear offers the classic shape and an injection of bright colour on elegant crystal! www.ogieyewear.com

Struktur’s appealing Made in Normandy collection includes the organic shape The Rumble, a sunglass design that combines oval and angular with a boldly bevelled or “sculpted” form. The frame possesses lots of character, and would be a stylish piece for a summer event or party. www.struktur-eyewear.fr

The straight cut corners of Solana offer extra edge to this high-tech style that is produced from rolled-up sheet titanium. Colours are attractive and playful, incorporating metallic finishes, from Mat Metallic Ocean or purple, to this bright, memorable flattering red. www.orgreenoptics.com

Lightness, delicacy, and a passionate focus on colour artistry are the characteristics of a new collection of glasses and sunglasses at the Italian handmade label

Dance. Architecture. Flora and fauna. Sculpture…..Worlds of aesthetic beauty, intellect and intrigue outside the world of eyewear have been a source of inspiration and reference at RES/REI for some years, thanks to an interest in beautiful things, concepts and individualistic colours, explored in combinations. The latest collection is further testament to the brand’s unique approach to designing frames, where an astute focus on colour and fresh design has also given rise to a distinct and enchanting approach to details and the design of the smallest parts of the frame.  Above: sunglasses in the S/S 2022 season’s collections at RES/REI. Top, model Garofano in the Flowers collection in a colorway that includes light green, lavender and pink, balanced with a gradient blue-pink lens; below this style is model Glicine in the Flowers collection, pictured in pink with brown havana and grey and a gradient brown lens

Part of the Architects collection at RES/REI, a range inspired by the creative wisdom of the architects of the world, model Gio offers an example of the work with colour in acetate in this brand new collection. The combinations of two or three tones in some of these acetate styles – in this case a mix of green, yellow and turquoise, have a light and luminous quality that is both fascinating and delicate.

The new model Johnson – one of the highlights of the line – plays with a perfectly round eye shape and the effect of a contrasting rim. Subtle light grey, paired with orange, grey with an inner rim in blue, and a host of other unique colours give this frame its memorable character and dashing interpretation of what has become a classic shape for glasses. For further details about all the new styles available, visit: www.resrei.com

Grand Danois collection pushes the envelope for luxury combinations

Refined, exclusive, and characterised by the finest luxury materials in innovative combinations: the launch of Grand Danois signals an exciting step for the Danish company, where iconic styles from the brand’s IMAGINARY LINES collection are freshly interpreted in luxurious precious metals. The metals, which include gold, ruthenium and palladium, are corrosion-resistant metals that have historically been used in jewellery, currency, and investment. With an emphasis on minimalist and fashion-forward design, the styles are extremely thin and modern, with a precious finish and impressive lightness. Above: The Grand Danois collection was launched in Spring 2022. The titanium styles are plated in gold, ruthenium and palladium – they represent the company’s thinnest titanium styles to date

During production, each frame receives three layers of plating, starting with a layer of 24-carat gold, followed by a gold alloy plating (rose gold as well as traditional), palladium, or ruthenium. The result is an extremely high-quality frame, with a total precious metal plating thickness of 3 microns.

Exclusive single block titanium collection

Blackfin’s Spring/Summer 2022 sunglasses collection is created in titanium, the brand’s core material, processed to have ultra-thin constructions in any kind of structure or trendsetting oversized dimensions. With a mix of classic and modern designs, the frames are produced in bespoke signature colours, and are characterised by thin ergonomic temples and gradient or solid-colour sun lenses. Above: Zen features a sculpted design on generously proportioned frames. The high, rounded bridge softens the shape of this frame; its look is accentuated by the shaping near the nose pads that creates a colour contrast with a bas relief effect

The bold Eagle Head model has an aura of strength, reliability and masculinity. An eye-catching feature is the contrasting two-tone detail on the front that alternates polished and matte finishes. The frame is also offered in the exclusive Black Edition version in black with a Nano-Plating™ Champagne Light Gold front.

The classic double-bridge style Pebble Beach has the same two-tone rim in a panto frame with soft profiles. The dark toned lenses are sophisticated and combine with refinement with the tones of the titanium frame.

All Blackfin sun styles are made from a single block of titanium and are hypoallergenic, ultralight and durable. The flexible adjustable temples, like the nose pads in medical grade PVC, ensure a perfect fit on all types of faces. Blackfin will exhibit at the German trade fair opti 2022. www.blackfin.eu