Light and airy with soft and feminine styling characterize the latest designs from Charmant’s Line Art Collection. The timeless, romantic rimless design features a streamlined temple. Crafted from Excellence Titan – an exclusive material created by Charmant – the frame is amazingly light, and extremely durable. Dolce XL2063 is available in gold (above) plus black and a rich purple. www.charmant.com JG
New entries in the DOC series by Italian artisan label Mondelliani, Grand Ballon, Tumbler and Tulipe feature in colours Pinot Grigio, Blanc de Noir and Cabernet. The wine references also extend to the elegant shapes of this fine-tuned trio, inspired by classical wine glasses, sinuous and elegant in form and silhouette. Pretty reflective Carl Zeiss lenses are flat and tinted, in line with luxury eyewear trends, for an old-fashioned aesthetic. Handmade in Italy. Find Mondelliani glasses at leading optical stores including Auerbach & Steele, London and Noble Optik, Munich. www.mondelliani.it CN
Tim Van Steenbergen is a multi-faceted designer – fashion, eyewear and costumes – plus he loves film. His latest frames for theo pay homage to femmes fatales – including Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner and Joan Crawford – with his “Hollywood Classics” sunglass collection. Scarlett Kitty in acetate is glamorous and voluminous with luxurious curves. A design with mystery, and an air of romance! www.theo.be JG
Colour is always a highlight in Lafont eyewear collections, and the latest designs feature geometric decorative mosaic pieces in bursts of colour on the frame front. Rendez-vous is a smart colour triptych on acetate, with a nod to vintage with extended temples. The details are subtle and refined, and Rendez-vous is certain to add dash to spring wardrobes. www.lafont.com JG
“We dream glasses full of glances” is the motto of Pollipo in Rome. They believe that the most important aspect in eyewear is the person who wears the frame. Style 596 is a design for both men and women in glossy classic blonde tortoiseshell, with a distinguished keyhole bridge and double-jointed spring hinges. Pollipo also handcrafts elegant cases in genuine Tuscan leather – the case shown is in coral red. For more details about pure Italian craftsmanship for frames and accessories by Pollipo, visit www.pollipocchiali.it / www.pollipostore.com JG