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Ocean Blues from Pierre Eyewear

21st July 2011 The sea has many colour moods, and Pierre Eyewear captures the stunning blue of the Pacific in this glossy acetate frame. A classic rectangular shape is enhanced with subtle boldness, giving the design a deluxe mix of modern and retro.  Fine craftsmanship, handmade from French artisans, adds to the natural beauty and uncluttered features.  An excellent selection of Pierre Eyewear is available at Optique des Entrepreneurs, 39 rue Entrepreneurs 75015 Paris +33 (0) 1 45 78 03 61. For additional information: www.pierre-eyewear.com JG

Model 4300 by Blue Magic Eye

14th July 2011 This crisp white acetate frame with slivers of green and sea blue stripes, is lovely for warm summer days. Just to look at it is refreshing! Blue Magic Eye is the brand name for the creative Italian eyewear designs of Guya Montermini and Ciro Tugnoli.  I tried on these frames at the eyewear exhibition MIDO –  a stylish retro/modern mix, with the side pieces in metal, and end tips in rubberized acetate – great for comfort! JG www.bluemagiceye.com

Florence Deniau Attachée de Presse, Paris, France

13 July 2011 “When I’m shopping for frames, I look for a style that fits my face and is not too ‘original’. I used to wear red transparent glasses years ago, but that time is over for me.  I have to wear glasses all the time, so they need to look good, be discreet and not too fragile. I wear both ophthalmic and sunglasses, and more and more, I love wearing sunglasses, even without the sun! I always start shopping for glasses at Selima Optic, on rue Vieille de Temple. They always have the frames that nobody else has in Paris, and they know what is good for me. Then if I don’t find what I like, I go where my eyes take me. My favourite brands are definitely Persol and Ray Ban for sunglasses (in the above photo with her dog James, Florence wears Ray Ban). For ophthalmic, I like Paul & Joe, Selima Optic, Tom Ford and Herrlicht.  The colours I like best are transparent, light brown and sometimes black, depending on the design. I don’t have a particular fashion style – I follow my daily mood. But I always wear good fabrics – silk, cashmere and linen.  This way, whatever you’re wearing looks smart and well cut.  I work at home, so I am mostly casual, but when I have meetings I love suits and high heels, with silk lingerie. For fun, it could go from jeans to skirts, Tod’s to Louboutin, depending on the fun!” JG

Resort 2012

5th July 2011 A Preview of Jason Wu’s Resort 2012 Collection, inspired by Puerto Rico, featured his sunglass model Genevieve. It’s always helpful to see a designer’s sunglass range in context and this lovely classic shape works nicely with the bright details and piping, pretty patterns and lace and leather details… a very attractive resort line and promise of a classy sunglass collection by the New York designer for 2012. To see the full collection visit www.jasonwustudio.com