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Pure Optical Opulence

24th October 2011 Eyewear fans eagerly await the arrival in bookstores of Eyewear – a Visual History. This lavishly illustrated edition is the creation of New York collector and designer Moss Lipow. As an avowed collector, Lipow searched across the globe to find glasses that spanned the centuries. He has unearthed the fascinating history of a very practical apparatus, which has evolved into a mesmerizing international business – for those needing corrective lenses, as well as the fashionistas who adore glasses. Available in six languages – English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, this book is an eyewear joy. Published by Taschen. Images by kind permission of Taschen.  www.taschen.com JG

Men’s Eyewear in the Limelight

13th October 2011 There is a subtle, yet profound change in men’s eyewear – designs are more adventuresome, and so are the colours. This was evident at Hall of Frames in Zurich, so we asked several designers, their colleagues and friends – what frames/sunglasses are you wearing now? Here are some of the favourites:

Left to right: Dominique Kasper wears Malawi in black from Paul and Joe, Dirk Geissmann sports Pitch Pole, an all carbon frame from Blac, and Hall of Frames Organiser Nathanaël Wenger favours Special Edition sunglasses from Strada del Sole. www.wenger-eyewear.ch www.stradadelsole.ch

Designer and founder of Entourage of 7, Jakob Talbo, is partial to Hank in matt black from his own collection. www.eof7.com JG

Innovative Creators at Hall of Frames, Zurich, Switzerland

8th October 2011 Men’s eyewear is pioneering new style trends. Thinner, more linear shapes are emerging, such as this handsome Bellinger frame, (shown above). The Danish company, recognised for its quality designs for both men and women, is among the select group of eyewear creators exhibiting at Hall of Frames in Zurich, Switzerland that opens on Sunday. We are keen to see the collections that include Papiersall, a native Zurich brand; Götti, whose home base is also Zurich; Tom Davies from London; Funk from Germany and more. An exciting line up! www.hallofframes.ch www.bellinger.dk JG

6th October 2011 I have been studying some of the men’s collections for 2012 this week, and a number of people have suggested there is a new direction towards thinner more delicate plastic frames…a refreshing and elegant refinement of the much loved geek chic theme of recent years….the spectacles in this picture from Kilsgaard rather sum this mood up…the style has a simple, elegant shape that is less bulky than what has been in fashion recently…

Kilsgaard is a Danish design company using acetate and aluminium…the frames are produced in Italy and Denmark with great attention to detail. www.kilsgaard-eyewear.com CN

Chrome Hearts

5th October 2011 Crystal acetate is expressed with unusual artistry at Chrome Hearts. The voluminous frame shape is bold and dramatic, and further enhanced with the sterling silver signature Chrome Hearts motif on the sides. I tried on this frame at the Paris show SILMO, and its generous proportions, superb fit and the luxurious acetate assures that Schlore is a genuine collector’s item. This frame is also available in black acetate and Schiaparelli pink, a dashing shade that pays homage to fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli,who adored this hue. www.chromehearts.com JG