Reviews

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

Eyewear for every day, inspired by nature with a focus on “earth tones” and organic details

A brand new collection from the American company Kenmark explores natural details and colours, for mature customers who desire all-round comfortable eyewear with a “laid-back” style. In this collection, the designers drew inspiration from nature, with each style name featuring a nature-related theme.  The line was shown in Europe for the first time at Silmo (Paris) in September.  Above: models Kiwi and Banyan from the new Elliot Ives collection by Kenmark Eyewear

The entire palette explores Earth tones, incorporating organic design details to create 30 styles featuring thin metals, titanium and acetate. Tortoise ‘textures’, jewel tones and trendy matte finishes are found here alongside accents like stones, etching and metal inlays.

With a particular focus on comfort and fitting, the collection offers “AdaptaFit” styles with memory metal alloy which is flexible and comfortable to wear. There are also styles featured called “AmplFit” which cater to wider fits with extended headspace and flex hinges to accommodate a broader face. Eye-catching colorations include the ‘Mint Leaf’ green of Moonglow, the ‘Desert Tortoise’ of model Kiwi and the ‘Olive’ tone of Banyan, a selection of hues that perfectly represent the autumn palette which dominates in fashion this year. Find out more at www.kenmarkeyewear.com

Elegant proportions, bi-layers, for a play on thicknesses, and colourful accents characterise the new collection at the Italian brand

Produced in their core material Titanium, the Italian brand Blackfin reveals new designs with colourful attitude and technical detailing for their Autumn/Winter collection. The palette includes new colours such as mint green, lilac and shades of blue, from sky to turquoise – in sharp, simple shapes which evoke a timeless style. Above: Green Hill by Blackfin, a unisex panto shape

Model Dana Point is a hexagonal shape enhanced by bright or contrasting gradient colorways. The frame is suited to men and women and is one of six styles in the collection, which also includes a regular rectangle (Westhampton) and a more edgy oval design with a gently squared off lower rim (Crystal Cove).

All the styles in the Blackfin One line are hypoallergenic, 100% bio-compatible and nickel-free – they come with Tilting nosepads in medical-grade PVC and adjustable, ergonomically designed Swordfish temple tips. For more information visit www.blackfin.eu

Silmo d’Or nominated, the futuristic bio acetate sunglasses play with the contrast of round lenses inside a square eye shape

VAVA Eyewear’s bio-acetate sunglass style – BL0034 – which has been nominated for a Silmo d’Or award 2022 (in the Sunglasses – Eyewear Designer Category) – blends a futuristic aesthetic with high-quality materials and components – a reflection of the brand’s ultra technical focus and longstanding respect for the great masters of handmade eyewear. The frame has a minimalistic design, a super small silhouette, and can fit a variety of faces due to its generous 145mm width.

The frame also features a 6x6mm squared aluminum flex hinge, a detail that lends stability to the design as well as a clean, contemporary structural elegance at the temple. The stark mat subtly raw black coloration of the frame submitted for the Silmo d’Or award alludes to an ongoing direction in eyewear where qualities of timelessness, refinement and purity prevail.

VAVA Eyewear is produced in Italy by family-owned factories in Treviso. The brand follows a “conscious design” philosophy using 100% recyclable materials (lenses and acetate), ecological aluminum and plastic free packaging. For more details about VAVA, visit www.vavaeyewear.com