Reviews

Contemporary, sleek and sculpted shapes characterise the striking sunglass collection for Spring/Summer 2018 by Blackfin. Designed and produced in Italy, Blackfin frames are crafted in the finest quality titanium, with the latest technical innovations. Sunset Reef is two-dimensional with a bas-relief on the front, for a highly original effect with a dual colour scheme. The frame shape is an expressive mix of retro with futuristic direction. Discover more beautiful designs by Blackfin at www.blackfin.eu JG

The Lasnik team, known for their clever and practical specs cleaning product (Eyeshaker) have launched a high-quality men’s jacket, designed with an eyewear pocket and other special features.

The Omniment jacket is made from loden, a classic, warm fabric, produced in South Tyrol, and the details around the head and face feature soft alcantara from the utmost comfort in cold weather.
“We wanted to create a good looking jacket where you can store your glasses comfortably,” explains Patrick Volk. “The idea is to have them showing in a pocket, and not completely hidden away.”

The special front pocket is lined and designed to ensure the glasses can not fall out. Under the arms, a high-tech ventilation system brings added comfort in different temperatures. The jacket converts into a backpack so you can move around with it easily when not wearing it. For more details : www.lasnikeyeworks.com /  www.eyeshaker.com CN

Fancy an indulgent spoonful of Tiramisu? Most indulgences when connected to cuisine come with massive amounts of calories. Here is an exception: theo’s delicious rendition of Tiramisu – layered like the famous dessert – and totally without calories! Theo loves layers, and the new Desserts Collection explores provocative colourations in acetate that makes the most of layers and the play of light.

Desserts was designed by Patrick Hoet with four different, individualistic models that are inspired – layer by layer  – of celebrated desserts, including Tiramisu (top photo) Parfait, Mille-feuille and Trifle. Visit www.theo.be for more details on the Desserts Collection – and all theo’s inspirational designs. JG

Fun, stylish, distinctive: The Bocca series from Face à Face Paris is always imaginative and engaging. The latest interpretation is Bocca Walk 2 – in vivid Cherry Red with contrasting colourations on the inner temples. A gold metal nose bridge adds a touch of sparkle.

Nearly six years ago, Pascal Jaulent at Face à Face had a whimsical idea for frame temples expressed in legs – dancing, prancing, and curvy legs with fashionista shoes to complete the concept. Frame connoisseurs loved them instantly – and now the Bocca models are eagerly anticipated for their unique styling – debonair and dazzling. A collector’s treasure! www.faceaface-paris.com JG

Collectible, chic, and a perfectly charming design piece to wear on the face. Cinematiq is a new collection created by Tipton Eyeworks in Budapest, which brings a completely ingenious twist to eyewear. The temples ‘frame’ 16 or 35 mm ‘vintage’ film, using a special process of lamination that designer Zachary Tipton has spent years perfecting. The very first experiments with the original footage led to an introductory small limited edition collection, which premiered in 2006, and is known for having caught the eye of Elton John.

Today, the new Cinematiq Eyewear collection highlights the original 16 mm footage of two Asian action movies, Shogun’s Shadow (1989) and Fists of the Double K (1973). Both films have an abundance of outdoor scenes with natural lighting making them a perfectly visible focal point with the naked eye.

The selected scenes that appear in the eyewear are different for each pair of glasses, increasing the unique aspect of every style. The glasses come with their own ‘movie ticket’ so you can view the curated movies featured in your design, and each frame shape is inspired by characters in iconic films.

Cinematiq is produced by Tipton Eyeworks, makers of Vinylize, artisan producers of eyewear made from vinyl records in Hungary. Stockists of Cinematiq include Special Eyes Optical (Australia), Santa Fe Optical (USA) and Optik Birmingham (USA). For the latest information on the collection visit www.cinematiqeyewear.com / www.vinylize.com CN