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The Australian eyewear brand OTIS is evolving its lifestyle pieces with easy styles for every day 

Australian independent brand OTIS Eyewear has a refreshing take on sun lens technology, choosing mineral glass lenses for its everyday models, for properties such as scratch resistance and durability, alongside optical clarity. OTIS also emphasises the sustainable benefits of the lenses, which are naturally sourced direct from the earth (the composition includes silica sand, limestone and soda ash) and 100% recyclable. The eyewear company offers mineral lenses in four different categories – Standard, Polarised, Reflect and LIT, each one offering high level UV protection and different qualities suited to different needs.

For everyday, among their classic signature deigns are the Audrey sunglasses for women,  a cat eye in eco acetate (certified biodegradable) which blends easy style with comfort and quality UV protection.  The style is available in many different classic tones, from a popular crystal tone to a pretty ochre havana. Above: Audrey sunglasses in crystal by OTIS Eyewear – the Audrey comes with standard lenses or a polarised version in crystal velvet / neutral grey polar.

A classic retro-inspired round shape which suits a wide range of faces, the Omar sunglasses are similarly versatile and available with polarised, standard or LIT lenses. LIT lenses – according to OTIS – significantly reduce surface glare while lifting the colour profile of the wearer’s surroundings so that all  colours appear more vibrant. OTIS calls them their most technical premium performance lens. Find out more at www.otiseyewear.com

The optician turned eyewear designer has released new couture sunglasses for the summer and a limited edition eyewear case

Creative designer Aude Herouard has a following of fine optical stores around the world, the result of a consistent and sophisticated style radiating a chic and subtle aesthetic. The collection for summer, created in natural acetate,  encompasses a refined colour palette with tones of brown, opaline beige, pink taupe and delicate tortoise tones, as well as some bold classics such as black.  Each design is distinguished by particular details, from multiple textures to interesting volumetric and organic shapes. Above: Marthe sunglasses by Aude Herouard – interesting inverted lenses and a charismatic shape in natural acetate 

For summer, the brand has released a new leather case as a limited edition design. This is a rigid, protective eyewear case made from black leather and it features an adjustable matching strap to wear around the shoulder or neck. Find out more about Aude Herouard at www.audeherouard.com

Find out more about the designer on Eyestylist at https://www.eyestylist.com/2021/08/femininity-in-all-its-nuances-aude-herouard/

3D printed style by the German innovators, perfecting the art of high-end 3D printed customisation

Custom-made 3D printed eyewear has taken on real momentum as the sleek, high-quality collections – consistent in build, design aesthetics, functionality and fit – are recognised for the incredible versatility and comfort of the products on offer, as well as the wearability and timeless elegance of the best frames in the category. At You Mawo, specialists in high-end  3D printed frames, all focus has been placed on meeting the exact specifications of the wearer through customisation and detailed facial scans. This allows an accurate fit through incredibly precise measurements, then adding the individual choices in terms of colour, shape and finish to create a frame that is completely unique for the individual’s needs. YOU MAWO has devised different looks through different collections. Their Air Collection, featuring new additions – among them model Remus – is known for its lightweight, attractive designs with a minimalist approach, and is just one of several lines developed with different details and characteristics.  Above: Remus by YOU MAWO

Remus by YOU MAWO is characterised by a sleek design with an understated essential look that is practical and comfortable to wear for any occasion. The frame can be created for the wearer in one of YOU MAWO’s wide range of colourways: the tones are subtle and refined, with shades that range from grey, bordeaux and walnut to lighter varieties of raspberry and slate green. For more information visit www.youmawo.com

Collection II 2025 at SALT. : timeless design, modern precision

SALT. Optics explores 80s-inspired glamour and classic lines in new models Virginia and Turner, two of the brand’s latest sunglass styles offering understated timeless shapes and beautiful finishes. Produced in Japan, the designs are the result of a meticulous attention to quality and comfort, and feature particular details including subtle hardware and high-quality polarised lenses. Above: the latest models from SALT. Optics, Virginia and Turner

Virginia features an oversized cat-eye shape – a very flattering design – and comes in nature-inspired tones of rose fog, antique leaves, black and Evergreen. The model is 100% produced in Japan in Japanese acetate which has a high luster.

For men, the Turner sunglasses blend nostalgia and innovation. The design includes rivet hinges, Japanese componentry, and like the Nevada, the frame is 100% made in Japan.

SALT. Optics’ new campaign was shot on location at Hotel Les Cabanettes in the Camargue in the South of France. The hotel was designed by the artist Armand Pellier and provides a secluded architectural backdrop for the new SALT. imagery. For more details about the lates styles in the SALT. Optics collection, visit www.saltoptics.com