Reviews

Cat’s eye …of the season!

l.a.Eyeworks cat’s eye Cowgirl – a feline beauty

Exceptional angles, keen edges, pointy corners, and a classically oriented inner eye shape: all the details of the Cowgirl offer a “sharply-tailored” design for ’22, as the cat’s eye frame shape gets a fresh vote of confidence as one of the staple looks for Spring. The frame is proposed in several different luxe patterns and deep, infused colours, each one conveying a particular mood and character, an edge with elegance, or a perfectly individualistic and alluring style.

“Although inventive variations of cateye designs are deeply ingrained in the house codes of l.a.Eyeworks,” notes Brent Zerger, Director of Communications, “the expressive, angular brow of Cowgirl performs an especially fancy rope trick of projecting both power and elegance.” Above: ad campaign featuring LA-based DJ and poet, Mia Moretti in the Cowgirl in colour “Comet” – Moretti is one of the latest faces to feature in the brand’s portrait campaign of artists, actors, activists and muses, from LA.

 

Cowgirl by l.a.Eyeworks – top, in the colour “Threads” and below in red “Bottle Rocket”

With so much history that has gone before, the Cowgirl cat’s eye pays homage (with respect) to the idiosyncracies of the iconic feline shape while also playing out a dramatic statement in contemporary colours and patterns which all come together in a powerfully provocative way. To get your hands on one of these styles, which, from what we hear, are already flying off shelves, find out details at http://www.laeyeworks.com/detail/cowgirl CN

TVR® 2022 editions for 9th anniversary

TVR® 529 and 530: an expression of heritage style, handcrafted in Japan

The handmade Japanese label, TVR®, introduces new icons in Zylonite Acetate material as part of the TVR® OPT 9th Anniversary Edition. Combining aviator and Panto, the shape of the 529 is retro-influenced, thick around the embossed lenses, and prominently highlighting a classic single high bridge – a feature of the aviator design of the 1950s and 1960s. Above: the TVR® 529 has been modernised from the classic looks with rounded and geometric forms – the strong, bold, masculine design is inspired by the frame worn by American playwright Arthur Miller

TVR® 530, a nod to a European classic with clean lines, simple curves and protruding hinge design – colours include olive, emerald and Tokyo Tortoise

Old-style French overtones are the inspiration behind the 530 round panto, another entry in 8mm Zylonite acetate, inspired by 1950s frames. Panto-shaped eye frames are versatile, genderless, and statement pieces with nuanced European influences. Back in the heyday, most French eyeglasses were made using 8mm and 10mm celluloid materials — here, the thick front and sides in zylonite acetate create a sleek and edgy frame.

The new model has a ‘mountain bridge design’ typical of the 50s, and also features two dot rivets on the keyhole bridge for a balanced aesthetic but also to ensure that the glasses are robust. Inspired by glasses worn by Andy Warhol, Dave Brubeck, Paul Robeson, and Dizzy Gillespie, the frame pays homage to the era and the many jazz musicians and artists who made this unique eyeglasses a signature style in the 50s and 60s. To find out more about handmade frames by TVR, visit www.tvropt.eu.

Eyestylist exclusive: A season for classics

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

Viveur: a brand that has successfully upped their choice of optical frames + sunglasses in the last 2 years

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

Eyestylist exclusive: Spring trends

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

Kinlock by Erker’s 1879 in sea foam

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.

Silhouette: new edition of an icon

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

Futura Dot: the new interpretation of the classic frame retains a futuristic feel

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