From Canada, Homa by Spectacle Eyeworks is typical of the natural eyewear styles from the Canadian brand, who have been producing handmade wood and horn products since 2008. Lenses are secured with screws to ensure easy alignment and acetate temple tips are added for easy adjustments. If you so desire, the Homa can be created with handfinished temple engravings adding a touch of the exotic. www.spec-eyeworks.com CN
Bano should be at the top of your list if you love Genuine Horn eyewear. A classic retro look, the frame is elegant for men or women. Gotti uses the highest quality buffalo horn and hand polishing techniques that provide a luxurious lustre on the natural material. An eyewear experience to remember. www.gotti.ch CN
Influenced by East Asian calligraphy and the Lunar calendar, Rigards RG0061 is a collaborative design with Shanghai-based designer Ziggy Chen. Hand-carved bevels, typical of this artisan horn label, give a graceful three-dimensional handmade finish, referencing the fluid brushtrokes of Oriental penmanship. Parts of the frame are also hand-polished for a silky smooth effect similar to the surface of a writer’s inkstones. As always, Rigards focuses on unique artisan style and quality in eyewear produced out of solid genuine horn pieces. Choose from bespoke European or Asian fit for maximum comfort. Rigards optical and sunglass designs are now available in London at Specstacular Opticians, www.specstacular.london www.rigards.com CN
Leather is combined seamlessly with stainless steel in Minotaure, a collection created by young Paris designer Lucas de Stael. Leather has been on the rise in the last months in eyewear. Look out for well handled finishing and high-end leather materials that will preserve their aesthetic elegance and finish with wear. De Stael is one of the first we have seen using coloured leathers. The Minotaure Collection includes 12 possible frame shapes each available in three to eight colours. www.lucasdestael.com CN
Handmade in Australia, Lorekeet by Fritz Frames has been nominated for the ODMA 2015 Awards in the Best Sunglasses Category.
This artisan frame combines locally sourced Victoria Ash timber veneer and Rainbow Lorikeet feathers collected from along the Maroochy River. These organic materials make a wonderful combination, for a design that is quite unique and handcrafted by a passionate team. www.fritzframes.com CN