With its ravishing round shape and vintage echoes, Round 2.0 from the Tavat Soupcan collection is a harmonious mix of style and technology. Alpacca – a copper alloy – unites with printed acetate on the eye rims and temples. Crafted in Italy, Round 2.0 excels in fabulous fundamentals, superior performance, and customised individuality. More on Soupcan styles from Tavat at www.tavat-eyewear.com JG
Paola Costantini’s Roman heritage underlies her achievement for exquisite craftsmanship, and embodiment of expressive colours. Her latest designs include elegant style 609 in brushed beige cubanite – with colour and texture midway between leather and fabric, played on neutral tones. The contemporary cat eye silhouette highlights the sophistication and refinement of the design. Natural Tuscan leather in brilliant orange with a saffiano finish is the ideal way to store and protect your glasses. Discover more of Polippo’s chic eyewear at www.pollipocchiali.it JG
The ideal solution to keep your spectacles safe for outdoor adventures is a chic, multi-functional case featuring SALT. + Briefing. The California eyewear brand has collaborated with the Japanese luggage company Briefing, and both companies design their innovative products to be strong, study and stylish. The SALT. frames featured with the case are Fairwind – which means “safe journey and good fortune”, crafted in acetate with CR39 flash mirror lenses that are 100% scratch resistant. The practical, multi-use case – which can also carry your mobile phone – is made from Ballistic nylon and YKK zippers for durability and strength. The ideal accessory – and holiday gift – for happy outdoor adventures! www.saltoptics.com JG
The curiously named Dis Donc (a French expression which, quite aptly, translates roughly “wow” “hey” or goodness”!) comes for the bold and creative French label, BOZ. Spring-like in mood, its graceful shape highlights the trend for designs with an “open” framework – something quite different that plays with a mix of shapes, here, the round lens with the dynamic structure of a cats eye. On the face, the contrasts in colour, shape and material thickness are delicate and feminine, with a charismatic elegance that highlights the eyes, without overpowering them. Find more creative BOZ designs at www.boz-eyewear.fr CN
Jen, from the French artisan label Vue dc, is one of the prettiest shapes I have seen for women this season. Not only does it represent a modern take on beautiful classic eyewear by proposing a very feminine version of a multi-sided shape, it also comes in an elegant colour palette, flattering (the red is soft and translucent) but not flashy. For Vue dc fans, this frame will represent an ideal balance of gorgeous artisan design and ease of wear with the narrow acetate frame. The hint of a glamorous gothic mood in the collection is also quite irresistible. All Vue dc frames are designed by Chris Mascré and handmade exclusively in France. CN