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Danish luxury eyewear : Ørgreen Optics

June 8th 2022

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

Grand Danois by Ørgreen Optics: born out of the Danish tradition for contemporary, minimal design

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.

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Model Equator in the Grand Danois collection: a mix of mat and shiny colours – a speciality at Ørgreen – brings added charm

Each exclusive frame in this line is offered in three different precious-plated shiny and mat colours. The women’s styles come in rose gold, luna gold (a more traditional gold colour), and penta grey (realized in the precious metal ruthenium), while men’s styles come in penta grey, palladium (appearing as a radiant silver), and a fusion of gold or penta grey with an exclusive tortoise pattern on the eye rim. The latter, realized by intricate foil transfer technology, is referred to by Orgreen as “a small revolution in the field of precious metal plating”, where one by one, patterned foil is wrapped by hand onto the eye rim of each frame – see model Equator above, with the precious patterned foil).

Find out more about this luxury collection at Ørgreen Optics: https://orgreenoptics.com/collection/grand-danois/?_sf_s=superbank

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Blackfin sunglasses

May 11th 2022

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.

Pebble Beach: a two-tone rim design adds an elegant finish to the front design

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

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Silent Noise by Fleye Copenhagen: an expressive journey of discovery

May 9th 2022

14 new styles to show at opti munich

Fleye Copenhagen’s Silent Noise collection includes 4 acetate frames in stylish colours with links to Asta Nielsen and the movie posters in which she featured. Silent Noise is a line that pays homage to the silent movie actress, with an expressive and edgy style and a special “joie de vivre”. Additionally the line offers 7 new carbon/wood frames that take extravagance and coolness to a whole new level and three beta-titanium frames with subtle details and expressive colours. Above: the models Stella and Peter in the Silent Noise Collection

Model Stella is an almond shape with a modern appeal, created in a wonderful carbon wood combination enhanced by lightweight titanium temples. The deep blue wood coloration with shiny light blue temples has an air of lightness and summery chic while a classic black answers a desire for classical timeless design.

The man’s style Peter is made in the same carbon wood and titanium combination with dark blue wood front and a masculine matt dark blue temple tone. Other colours available include carbon pattern and black wood.

Fleye Copenhagen will exhibit at opti munich this weekend. Find details about the brand at www.fleyecopenhagen.com

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‘Mad Scientist’ returns: Rigards x Lucentement

May 8th 2022

RG0105TI is made in pure titanium with distressed hand-finished effect

Codenamed titanium Mad Scientist, the RG0105TI by Rigards for Lucentement SE is crafted from Pure Titanium, with a PVD Black Coating that is distressed by hand, making every pair a one of a kind. The frame is based on a prior Rigards design produced in collaboration, popular in 2018 and widely talked about within the eyewear design community.

This new Special Edition (SE) is paired with an exclusive clip, nicknamed the Lobster, with unusual openings at the bridge, combining art deco with modern elements – a signature part of Rigards’ design language. The clip is anodized in dark grey, a new shade which has been carefully developed in collaboration with Lucentement, to showcase the frame in its various ‘dark’ shades. Above: Marina wears the new design – Photography by Sophie Saddington

Mad Scientist evolution: RG0105TI – Rigards x Lucentement

The RG0105TI comes in a seamless, hard shell slide-out leather case, handcrafted from natural slow-tanned bull leather in Santa Croce, Italy. The vegetable tanned leather case is paired with a hand-aged copper chain, designed to be worn as a sling pouch or just over the neck. The Edition has been limited to only 10 pairs with Lucentement logo and name engraved in the frame, temple tips and hard case. When the frame was launched online, it is purported to have sold out in 60 minutes. Find out more: www.rigards.com / https://lucentement.com/collections/rigards-x-lucentement

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French nostalgia at Morel: 1880

May 6th 2022

Pince-nez design Arsene – 60122M and the panto Valentin – 60144M – icons from Morel – recreated for the here and now

A line engaged with heritage and history, Morel’s 1880 collection remains a very striking focal point in a portfolio of brands that continues to evolve. The 1880 collection has become a reference for reinterpretations of classic designs for modern times, among them a panto called Valentin, which is newly released and offers a timeless look. Details of this elegant frame include a keyhole bridge, narrow metal temples and a matt or translucent acetate front. A double metal pin on either side of the front harks back to the traditional style of this design. (Above: model Valentin in classic colours)

The iconic pince-nez – Arsene – is based on an early design with a semi-rimless underwire. The frames, which were released in three shapes, and feature stainless steel wire temples, are immediately recgnisable for the letter M on the rims and are also distinguishable by a decorative engraving all around the rim, described as refinement “pushed to its peak”, using the emblematic Morel ‘tenon n°3’. The frame comes in gold or silver and also boasts end tips and nose pads in thermotube material for added comfort.

Pince Nez – Morel – a redesign of a classic Morel frame, built to be comfortable and stylish – for the 21st century

Asked to expand on the draw of French design and production in modern times, Amelie Morel told Eyestylist: “As part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach, but also faithful to its history and values, Maison Morel has invested in its site in Morbier for the production of acetate glasses. Since 1880, Morel has perpetuated the family tradition. Driven by the same entrepreneurial passion and more than ever, with respect for the environment, the company based in the Haut Jura dedicates its know-how to the creation and marketing of iconic glasses around the world.” Find out more at www.morel-france.com