Reviews

Vera Wang’s latest luxurious optical frames are a stylish mix of shapes and colourations. Full acetates, plus metal and acetate combinations are accented with Swarovski crystals in square, round and baguette cuttings. Kora was inspired by Vera’s catwalk fashions – her philosophy a modern approach to glamour and beauty. The enduring appeal of Tortoiseshell highlights Kora – shown (left to right) in Tortoise, Heather Tortoise, and Blush Tortoise. Kora is also available in Jet Black acetate. Discover more Vera Wang Luxe designs at www.kenmarkeyewear.com JG

The pince-nez was a popular glasses style in the 19th century (and earlier), free from temples and traditionally produced in metal wire, buffalo horn or acetate. The classy modern interpretation by Seeoo – the entrepreneurial Austrian brand – is a very practical slim size (not much larger than a credit card) with a cool, modern design by optician and designer/innovator Gerald Lasnik. The design – which is handmade in Austria and features Mazzucchelli acetate in gorgeous colours combined with a narrow metal bridge –  has been awarded two prestigious Red Dot Design awards. For this season, the ‘Classic’ design is available in a range of colours including red, black and orange with different flat case designs, including some produced in colourful leathers and the following powers: +1.50, +2.00, +2.50, +3.00.

For more information visit : www.seeooshop.eu CN

Reviews

Light Transmutation, Siens Eye Code

24th October 2017

Eyestylist Preview 2018 ….. SIENS EYE CODE in Milan has announced the official launch for 2018 of their brilliant Light Transmutation project which we have recently experienced. The project explores chromotherapy via sunglasses designed to expand and transform the wearer’s vision through “coloured” light. The seven colours are those of the 7 chakras, each offering different therapeutic benefits corresponding to different parts of the body – red, for example, activates the circulatory and nervous systems connected to the heart.

In the frame design, the transparent coloured ring surrounds a dark UV protective sun lens; the same colour reappears on the temple in a striking ‘wing’ design which represents the beneficial  and therapeutic effects of the lens whilst giving the frame a cool futuristic look.

Chromotherapy, also referred to as colour therapy, is an ancient alternative medicinal method. The Siens team – headed up by designers Roberto and Stefano Russo – are known for their experimental approach to eyewear and a consistent exploration into different materials, technologies, design disciplines and conceptual ideas. This is the latest project in a collection that also offers innovative technical solutions in the form of a patented hinge, lens assembling system and packaging integrated with the glasses in their first series, Creatures (launched in 2016).  Find out more about SIENS at the website: www.sienseyecode.com CN

Masquerade is a one-off RVS design by Vidal Erkohen – striking, uniquely shaped and bursting with vintage feeling, yet there is something of a  contemporary ethnic elegance in this little piece of art. The front comprises two 6 sided shapes in exotic acetate – colours include tortoise or black; the eye shapes are  joined at the centre creating the feel of a “flat” mask, further enhanced by coloured zero base lenses – a look of the moment and a continuing trend.

Attention to detail is a feature at this colourful label now based out of NYC and adored by celebrities. In this style, pieces of the acetate material are inlayed at the end of very fine metal temples, highlighting attention to detail as well as the Japanese craftsmanship which has brought an excellent new perspective to all the styles in this range. Shop for the Limited Edition Masquerade online at www.rvseyewear.com CN