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Cambridge

23rd November 2011

Collegiate Chic from Leisure Society

23rd November 2011 California based Leisure Society endorses the enduring appeal of collegiate style with a collection of frames named after prestigious universities. One of my personal favourites is Cambridge (above), Shane Baum’s refined, preppy and superbly crafted frame in 100% titanium. The gold plates are available in 12k, 18k, or 24k, combined with Japanese cotton-base acetate temple tips – pure luxury! In addition, little details are precise with intricate multi-dimensional laser etching applied to the titanium and rim wire, with beautiful enamel insets. Twelve layer anti-reflective lenses, coated with Diamond Cast anti-scratch material, are state-of-the-art. Each frame is individually handmade and numbered in Japan by experienced artisanal craftsmen. www.leisure-society.com JG

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Arts + travel

Irving Penn Auction at Christie’s

7th November 2011

Iconic Photographers’ Images in Paris Sale

7th November 2011 His fabulous photos elegantly graced the pages of Vogue and he photographed some of the most important luminaries of the 20th century – including Igor Stravinsky, Marlene Dietrich, Jean Cocteau,Truman Capote, and Georgia O’Keefe. Now for the first time in Europe, photos by American photographer Irving Penn will be auctioned at Christie’s Paris, on 12th Novembre. The 52 photos to be sold, estimated at €1.6 million, will benefit Médecins Sans Frontières. Penn’s fascinating images express sophisticated elegance with austere backgrounds, and subtle lighting – he rarely used props or backdrops. He married his favourite model, Lisa Fonissagrives, (shown above in the Harlequin Dress 1950, estimation €200,000-€300,000, copyright Condé Nast Publications Inc.), and she featured in many of his photos. Viewing is open to the public from Monday 7 to Friday 11 November, at Christie’s, 9 avenue Matignon, 75008. The sale takes place on Saturday at 19h00. www.christies.com JG

Arts + travel

New African Fashion

6th November 2011

A colourful guide by Helen Jennings

5th November 2011 I was recently sent a copy of this guide to African fashion by journalist Helen Jennings, an expert in the field and editor of Arise magazine. Published by Prestel (£15.99) the book celebrates a new wave of fashion designers with international recognition. Profiling lines such Black Coffee and Ozwald Boateng, Jennings also presents a detailed history of African fashion, beauty and style. An inspiration if you love fashion, trend developments or have an interest in African style and its place on the international fashion stage today….the book includes Duro Olowu, who designs chic, attention-grabbing colourful prints (one of my favourites), through to catwalk models such as Alek Wek and photographer Chris Saunders. www.prestel.com CN

Style: "JPP1" — Duro Olowu, Photography by John-Paul Pietrus

Reviews

Hadid

1st November 2011

Cassius Eyewear

This is a first appearance for New Zealand’s Cassius Eyewear on Eyestylist. Hadid is a classic flat-top sunglass style which is one of the signature shapes in the Cassius sun collection. As designer Jason Ng explains, “I am drawn to modernism: clean, linear, timeless design and work that is free from unnecessary decoration. Cassius Eyewear is a reflection of my methodical nature, and the way I see the world and everything in it.” This is a brand that prioritises cool, on-trend styling, but without any compromise on essential quality or comfort. For example, Hadid, released in homage to architect Zaha Hadid, is made from premium layered acetate and finished with hand-polished lenses. 300 pieces per colour are available through Cassius Eyewear stockists. Colours include: black, cortado and this lovely deep mahogany pictured. Available to buy online at www.cassiuseyewear.com CN

Four

Kismine

1st November 2011

Paul Smith Spectacles

Kismine is inspired by style icons of 1960s London (a very, very trendy decade this season). It is an oversized (but not too big) rounded feminine design in acetate, offered in four colours of which this one is the most flashy…but I like the boldness and the graduated effect that we will be seeing a lot more of. For every daywear in the months ahead (sunglasses are actually a must-have in the winter by the way!) it’s a top style. www.paulsmithspectacles.com CN