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The Japanese brand adds cases using a soft, durable ‘tech suede’ to ever-developing collection of accessories

Diffuser Tokyo has developed new eyewear case designs for the season in a combination of artificial suede and natural leather. The attractive unisex ‘sacoche’ style – which has been designed to be worn around the neck, is designed to carry eyewear, accessories or even a smart phone. Above: the new ‘sacoche’ design by the accessory innovators, Diffuser Tokyo – pictured in light Blue, light Pink and Beige

The design features a strong, adjustable multi-colored cord (125 cm in length) and comes in six colours including soft pastels and natural tones of black and brown.

The latest more traditional eyewear case to be released by Diffuser Tokyo has a classical shape with front fastening and is made from a combination of leather and ‘ultrasuede’, a high-quality artificial suede which is used in car interiors and bag and shoe design; this material has the advantage that it does not mark easily. The stylish design comes in two sizes, to suit a wide selection of typical frame sizes, including oversized. Find out more at www.diffuser-tokyo.com

For sports, this is one of few collections to merge tech with a qualitative vintage-inspired style

Article One is extending its one of a kind ACTIVE collection which delivers performance eyewear with an artisanal approach and style. The US label has added three distinct styles, bringing its athletic category to 12 models. In line with its ethos to challenge traditional performance eyewear aesthetics, the new Avalon, Bancroft and Hoffman sunglasses have the appearance of fine quality lifestyle frames, but are engineered with innovative, technical features needed for sports or outdoor pursuits.

The new Avalon, Bancroft and Hoffman frames include the technical features of Article One’s entire ACTIVE Collection, engineered with hexetate – a patented acrylic resin that allows for improved flexibility, enhanced shape memory and added durability – and constructed with CR39 polarized lenses with backside anti-reflective coating to block 100% of UVA/UVB rays and prevent road glare. The frames also boast the brand’s signature adjustable nose pads, rubber temple tips and spring hinges.

Each of the brand new styles has three frame options ranging from the classic tortoise, modern crystal and several patterns that create depth and texture. Paired with a range of protective polarized and non polarized lenses in eye-catching colours like pink ombre, gold, deep blue, grey or black, technical perks also include the backside anti-reflective coating to block 100% of UVA/UVB rays and provide effective protection from glare on the road. To find out more about Article One at www.articleone.com

The Antwerp fashion designer continues collaboration with the eyewear company, KOMONO

Walter Van Beirendonck’s collaboration sunglasses edition has expanded with new models called UFO and Alien, futuristic bold frames made from bio nylon. A mix of black renditions alongside new neon colours including a vibrant green, take this line in a new direction with the particular signature bridge that covers part of the wearer’s nose (also a feature of the Otherworldly super sized frame) running through the styles. Above: backstage at Walter Van Beirendonck – featured frame the supersized Otherworldly which launched in September 2022

The Alien sunglasses are futuristic in style with a wraparound slightly 90s “extra-terrestrial inspired”‘ look. The UFO sunglasses have a rectangular oversized shape with a reflecting lens in a deep gold tone, black or white/orange. The new styles can be worn with a thick statement silicon cord. Images by kind permission of Komono and Walter Van Beirendonck. www.komono.com

Spectacular rims with playful colour combos are one of the most creative directions in eyewear for Spring…

Designers have explored the creative potential of layers and rims this season, with fronts which take the bold theme to new heights, playing with contrast and colourful combinations. From high fashion collections to small batch series, the trend for impactful, double and triple rims has brought more individuality and freshness of style still and a 3 dimensional sculptural quality that is beautiful and flattering on the face. Above: from the Marni sunglasses collection by RETROSUPERFUTURE, Ulawun Vulcano Blue. This style offers real visual impact, with the contrast in shape and colour and beautiful signature tones of the fashion brand combined with artistry – www.retrosuperfuture.com

The Madison is oversized with strong ties to the look of the 1970s square designs. It presents dynamic colour combinations on the front of the frame, using fashion tones of lilac – a tone that is similar to the trendy digital lavender, and luminous gradient tones – in the case above, a crystal taupe. Despite the thicknesses of the acetate material, the frame has a lightweight feel and comfortable, wearable shape. www.jfrey.fr

The Gadabout model from OGI Eyewear explores volumes, layering and linear effects with its bold front – described as a “harlequin shape”.  Three colours are revealed on the front by means of the ingenious layering and “cutting” of the acetate and stainless steel shapes which overlap one another. Model Duude in this collection has a similar accent on the rim design and playful effect of bright colour combos. Find the models in the collection at www.ogieyewear.com