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Viveur, Italy – Cannes glasses in the Heritage collection

The Italian independent brand Viveur’s new models in the Heritage collection point to a fresh revisiting of true vintage aesthetics. Many brands of eyewear are doing it, recreating the style and substance of some of those old-school styles and re-imagining them to feel light and comfortable as well as on-trend to wear with style and elegance. In this context, details such as a simple key hole bridge design are sought after while angular shapes and thick rims in cellulose acetate (deriving from wood pulp and cotton) bring an old-school quality and finish, thanks to the soft, smooth surfaces and an ever widening choice of elegant signature colorways. Above: new model Cannes at Viveur Eyewear

This particular panto frame with a flattened top section features an 8mm thick front piece, and has visible riveted gold hinges. To add comfort and stability, the temple ends have been designed with grip using a texture in the acetate. All other finishing is done by Italian artisans in the Cadore, the spectacle-making region of Italy where old factories continue to produce frames with specialist processes as well as traditional workmanship by hand. Cannes is now available in dark havana, black or honey. To see more about the Cannes frames visit: https://en.viveureyewear.com/product-page/cannes-c02-dark-avana

Aquatic inspiration: the natural fresh tones of blue and subtle aqueous patterns are a feature of the eyewear collections this Spring

For their Spring release, eyewear companies have made sea tones sumptuous and aquatic detailing cool. The soft tones and watery patterns explored are chic and flattering on the face, and point to a continued focus on nature as a rich source of inspiration for all. Above: Model Forsyth by Erker’s 1879: an example of a Spring eyewear collection which has several models which play with sea tones, ripple effects and the delicate colorations of light reflected on water

The new model Kinlock has a thick acetate rim with a squared off lower edge offering a bold and beautiful rendition of the classic cateye frame. The sea foam coloration is transparent and translucent with a very light ripple or wave effect.

Model Berkeley by Erker’s is a clean, sophisticated style with a classic keyhole bridge. The navy fade coloration gives a fresh, artistic feel to the traditional narrow frame.

About Erker’s 1879 – Erker’s 1879 is a heritage brand based in Saint Louis, MO. The brand remains family-owned to this day and continues to draw on from its rich history and past to build on and re-create a world of frames atuned to the discerning eyewear enthusiast in the present day.  Find out more about the new models at Erker’s 1879 by visiting https://erkers1879.com

The bold Futura frame reimagined

2022 sees the return of the iconic Futura by Silhouette, reimagined since its first launch in 1973. The new form of the sunglasses consists of a polyamide shield, specially developed for the company with a particular shape, titanium temples and a bold circular “dot” design in the centre of the frame. Produced in a limited edition of 1964 pairs (a symbolic number as it represents the year in which the Austrian company was founded) – the frame has the lightweight finesse of a classic Silhouette frame. The dot design on the front is created by means of special milling and coloring. Above: the new Futura Dot frame is a statement design with a retro colour palette

The Futura Dot special edition is available in four colours of black and white, olive grove, nostalgic brown and Atlantic blue. To see more about the Futura frame in the past, visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2014/04/futura-trendsetting-sunglasses-by-silhouette/ www.silhouette.com

Round and minimal designs by the Danish label 

Round glasses continue to hold their chic. After several years of success across the board, the styles with a vintage lean and handcrafted finish make a particularly sought after choice, with a surfeit of options for women as well as men, particularly in acetate, a material that’s flattering and always in style.  Above: model Bo is from Carlotta Village’s iconic acetate collection. A round frame can add a statement to your personality: the style comes in a variety of colours which offer different looks for the complexion and face shape – from turtle and dark teal through to champagne

From a Danish brand that is known for balanced design and simple, pared back shapes, model Bo is classic and elegant, an ideal choice for women who want an adaptable look for work and leisure. The same shape looks different depending on the colours: the turtle and dark teal options are bold and intellectual, with a stronger look and essential vintage aesthetic. The crystal champagne and translucent sage are characterised by a delicate and contemporary style, adding light to the eyes while bringing definition or contrast to the colorations of the face.

Carlotta’s Village has launched a series of models for the Spring season, including Bo in acetate and the round Staal 14 in surgical steel. Produced to ensure a low carbon footprint, all Carlotta’s Village frames have a low weight and long lifecycle, as well as being anti-allergenic and suitable for all skin types. Find out more about the new releases at https://carlottasvillage.dk/products/