Reviews

 Men’s optical styles in the French brand’s Sledge Series – a contemporary design style for men

Part of the Sledge Series, a line that embraces design with fresh, bold, creative ideas, the JF3053 offers a streamlined shape with architectural lines in elegant mixed materials. The style comes from a line that features titanium and carbon for strength and lightness, acetate and titanium for perfect balance, or even in some cases a bold fusion of all three.

The JF3053 has a lightweight, resistant titanium front and morphological stainless steel temples, a combination specially configures to offer optimum comfort. Its exclusive screwless hinge, integrated into a block decorated with carbon fiber or fiberglass details, adds a unique touch to its industrial and trendy style. The satin finish and patented design make this frame the perfect choice for men seeking a look that’s both technical and sophisticated. Above: JF3053 in the Sledge Series at J.F. Rey

Known for innovative design work and a fresh approach to colour, the Sledge Series also aims to please all tastes with a good variety of frames with bold or more minimal constructions and round, rectangular and geometric shapes.

The technical aesthetic of the JF3107 expresses the focus on an eyewear style that is wearable and comfortable – with timeless appeal. This style also features the patented screwless flex temples for which the series in particularly well known. Find out more at www.jfrey.fr

The French label has created pieces for women in natural leather and bright colours

Released at Mido in Milan a few weeks ago, the new line of handbags, tote bags and shoulder bags by French accessories brand Valrose feature special storage areas for glasses, credit cards and mobile phones. The designs are produced in natural materials such as leather or 100% wool felt sourced exclusively in Europe, and are made in the brand’s creative workshop in Beaumes de Venise, South of France. Above: Valrose “Huming-bird” shoulder bag – a compact shoulder bag with space for phone, glasses and credit cards – the bag has a jacquard ribbon strap finished with two silver hooks

The new Love birds bag is a spacious tote for women, with a glasses case attached at the front in a matching leather and a handy  inside pocket. The bag is available in several elegant colours of blue, orange, beige or cherry. Find out more about this new artisan range of accessories at www.valrose.net

Sunglasses re-edition reexplores statement-making concept

The Italian eyewear brand Blackfin is announcing new versions of their ARC and SLOT styles at the Milan fair this weekend, reimagining the two styles and giving them a new refinement and character. For the new styles, the lines have become more angular and defined and the shapes optimized for a premium fit, with the idea of creating a very precise balance between aesthetics, comfort and functionality. The two styles are called ARC-R and SLOT-R. Above: ARC-R from Blackfin – launching at MIDO this weekend

For the two models, the range of colours selected reflects Blackfin’s desire to give the styles a new look. Five hues are offered including Blackfin Black, Olympic Blue and Iridescent Grey, an unexpected shimmering finish that fades subtly between grey and green and violet and lilac. All the styles have smoke grey lenses. The  company has also produced two numbered Special Editions – in colourways with the description ‘Lunar White Gold and Obsidian Black Gold’ – both of which have been treated with state-of-the-art Nano-Plating PVD coating. For more information visit www.blackfin.eu