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Patty – the P-series

1st July 2011

Grotesque Frame KG

I first discovered Grotesque eyewear at SILMO several years ago, and thought what a creative collection. A short while later, I was choosing glasses at one of my favourite Parisian boutiques – Les Créateurs d’Opta in Montmartre. Optician Annette Hoffmann showed me a Grotesque design that was a “must have” , and I still enjoying wear it. The newest designs include the P-series, with Patty shown above. Transparent acetate is engraved with patterns on the frame front, achieved with superfine CNC-milling tools. The frame captures light beautifully. It’s available in four candy colours – including the glossy pink featured – plus black. Grotesque recently opened their unique shop in Germany, housed in two sea containers (Eyestylist 5 May 2011). Grotesque frames are also available at Créateurs d’Opta www.opta-createurs.com and Auerbach & Steele in London www.auerbach-steele.com. For more information, see www.grotesque-frame.com JG

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Limited Edition LE32739

1st July 2011

TD Tom Davies Spectacles with Sparkle

This charming frame, with its inspired 1950’s styling, is one of six from a Limited Edition Spectacle range, created by British designer Tom Davies. The frame above is embellished with Swarovski crystals on satin smooth quality acetate, and limited to fifty pieces. For an even more luxurious touch, Davies can create a couture version of this stunning cat eye with real diamonds embedded in the temples, or on the brow line. Dazzling! With graceful cat eye styling, this frame is one of those forever favourites, destined to be cherished.

www.tdtomdavies.com JG

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Chelo

1st July 2011

Barton Perreira

The transparent glow of silky hunter green zyl highlights the beautiful shape of this frame by the California design duo Patty Perreira and Bill Barton. “Luxury” is a keynote word for all Barton Perreira creations – luxury in style, material, fit and craftsmanship. Just a hint of a cat eye shape brings extra allure to this deftly crafted design. Other colours available include shiny black, plum and umber tortoise. You can find a lovely selection of Barton Perreira frames at jlc opticien in Paris. www.jlcopticien.com Additional information at www.bartonperreira.com JG

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Seaside Inspirations

1st July 2011

The Sea and Beyond

1st July 2011 Fashion trends in clothing and eyewear this season look to the sea, and its inspirational surroundings for beautiful colours. We’ve spotted some lovely frames – both in sunglasses and ophthalmic collections – featuring the harmony and moods of the sea, sand and foliage. (Image above: FAB Photos). The colours are very fresh and cool, and they look great with a suntan! Lotho, the Paris based brand, celebrates deep ocean tones in this transparent acetate frame in bold blue and crystal.

POLLY 5 Seaside Inspriations Lotho — Polly 5 by Lotho

I discovered this frame, Polly 5, when I visited the Lotho showroom in Paris, and loved not only the wonderful colour, but the flattering shape and fit. Lotho frames are handmade in Japan, with superb craftsmanship.www.lotho.fr JG

Meanwhile we have also identified this Dior frame above, named Tahuata which has graduated blue to purple lenses and a matching greeny blue sea-inspired frame. An unusual aviator but it’s bang on trend for S/S 2011 and perfect for Mediterranean island hopping. (Visit www.dior.com). CN

Arts + travel

Masters of Style, London, UK

27th June 2011

Photography exhibition celebrates Italian fashion

28th June 2011 A new exhibition opens at Somerset House this week, highlighting some of Italy’s mega fashion brands. Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci, Prada and Missoni are represented through the years in a photographic display commemorating the passion, flair and creativity of Italian style. The images are accompanied by personal stories, reflections and anecdotes of the Italian designers themselves. CN

Pictured above: Gucci S/S 1991. Picture supplied courtesy of Gucci. Exhibition opens 1st July to 14th August at Somerset House, Embankment Galleries, London, UK