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The eyewear creators from Swedish Lapland, EOE Eyewear are launching the Eternity collection at opti (Munich), a new departure for the brand exploring the natural qualities of gold

“At EOE, the material we create our frames from is always a guiding light in the entire process, and there is something both full, raw and beautiful about the gold that has attracted us for a long time. With this collection, we get to take everything we stand for to its peak –with a  sustainable material, world-class craftsmanship and design inspired by the nature found in Swedish Lapland…” – Camilla Lindberg, Creative Director at EOE Eyewear

The three 18K gold glasses shapes in the collection – Milkyway, Andromeda and Crater – come with equally astounding hand-blown cases, designed by Lisa Reiser from Studio Reiser, made in Kosta Boda.”This is an exclusive collection, and we want to pay tribute to everything it stands for. It felt important that the glasses should rest in a special and slightly mysterious place at home,” says Camilla.

To find out more, find EOE Eyewear at opti at Hall C2 / Stand 261 and visit their website at https://eoe-eyewear.com

The 10-year old Italian label RES/REI has explored new details, adding to the unique qualities of their artisan frames

Exquisite combinations of colour, particular, jewellery-like details and inlays and playful unexpected contrasts between transparent crystal and solid acetate finishes: RES/REI’s latest collections offer a spectacular mix of details and hand-finished flourishes which present in a collection that is unlike any other. The frames are treated as individual pieces like works of art, with many iterations on different inspirational themes and evocative palettes of acetate colours – some revealing two and even three custom colours, fused creatively together in one single design. Above: RES/REI’s Oliviero Zanon photographed at Silmo 2022 – photo by Amanda Sellem.

Released at Silmo 2022, model Biancospino illustrates the finesse of temple details, where attention to the smallest elements has a jewellery-like expression and elegant richness. The frame is part of the Flowers collection, which references the shapes and colours of nature’s flora and fauna.

“Our focus has always been developing a style that expresses our personal and detailed point of view. Our commitment remains to manufacture frames with innovative aesthetic solutions that are an expression of a contemporary luxury, handmade in Italy with love….”

Model Queen in the Diamonds collection represents one of the highlights of the exclusive colorways at the brand. The flattering round shape is one of the most feminine and eye-catching in this unique series inspired by “the sparkle of precious stones.”

RES/REI is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month. The company will exhibit at OPTI in January – Hall C1 / Stand 451. Find out more at www.resrei.com

Our most read content of 2022 is here in review….

1. Specs by Kyla A wine bar, distillery and restaurant surround the independent eyewear boutique ‘Specs by Kyla’ in downtown Atascadero on the central coast of California. A small town with a lot of change of growth underway, Kyla says she has been amazingly busy in her first 12 months. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/08/specs-by-kyla/

2. A Sustainable Vision: Optanicals Bringing a new meaning to ‘sustainable eyewear’, Optanicals considers their impact on the planet in every aspect of their business model – even their name takes inspiration from Mother Earth. With frames in wood and beans to styles in recycled repurposed materials and strictly fitting their store with old furniture – to name just a few of these endeavours – the company truly sets a bar for optical businesses looking to make a step towards a greener future. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/06/uniquely-sustainable-optanicals-weimar-germany/

5. Iggy Pop for Cutler and Gross x The Great Frog A collaboration of distinction / Iggy Pop in Jack Waterlot campaign  An exclusive eyewear edition by Cutler and Gross and British Rock ‘n’ Roll jewellers, The Great Frog, launched at www.cutlerandgross.com as Iggy Pop is revealed as the face of the campaign. Photographed  by Jack Waterlot in Coral Gables – the musician is seen in close up wearing the sunglass models… https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/05/iggy-pop-for-cutler-and-gross-x-the-great-frog/

6. Kirk & Kirk pop-up opens in Shoreditch “Connecting with the customer, raising visibility…”Kirk & Kirk have opened a pop-up store in Redchurch Street, in Shoreditch, one of London’s most prestigious fashion, food and lifestyle destinations. The gallery-like space, which presents the Kirk & Kirk frames in bright neon boxes against a stark white backdrop, offers a complete introduction to the eyewear collection and its history, with video presentation and virtual try-on as well as the actual frames on display.   https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/09/kirk-kirk-pop-up-opens-in-shoreditch/

7. 10 questions – Johnnie Rousso, Athens Coming from a family of opticians, Johnnie Rousso was always destined to travel down the optical career path. Since its establishment in 2016, his eponymous, bar-themed boutique has become widely regarded as one of Europe’s premier optical stores. Eyestylist speaks to the eccentric, extroverted founder and visionary following a personal visit to the store in Athens in February 2022… https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/07/10-questions-johnnie-rousso-athens/

8. Lafont Paris: eco-responsible, creative design  At Lafont Paris, a steadfast ‘step-by-step’ approach to the development of a genuine responsible sustainable path has involved the introduction of bio-acetate and an experimental material concept for colourful Limited Edition “upcycled” acetates. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/11/lafont-paris-eco-responsible-creative-design/

9. Silmo 2022 – energy and style  The international optical community gathered for Silmo at the Villepinte exhibition in Paris, for a September weekend that was filled with bright sunshine, energy, enthusiasm for fresh new eyewear, and a colourful upbeat, overriding theme….https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/09/silmo-2022-energy-and-style/

10. Ludens mask The renewal of the collaboration between Jean-François Rey and the famous Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima is presented through dramatic design work, futuristic in style inspired by the video game, Death Stranding (Kojima Productions). The innovative spirit of Jean-François Rey and his experienced design team and the  creative world of Kojima fuse without limitation in this collection which comprises 4 new models….https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/05/hideo-kojima-x-jean-francois-rey-collaborative-collection-2022/

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The German fair, opti, is welcoming many of the innovators in sustainable eyewear design, as well as several up-and-coming brands with a fresh point of view

Opti Munich, which takes place from 13th to 15th January 2023, is highlighting sustainable eyewear innovations, and will welcome some of the most important leaders and newcomers in the field, brands committed to a more sustainable future, minimising their environmental impact and engaging in activities that are sustainable across all stages of their work. Above: ROLF Spectacles from Austria; the company produces natural eyewear including 3D printed frames made from castor beans. Since its inception, the label has been committed to the production of more climate-considerate products – produced exclusively in the Tyrol – Stand 470, Hall C2 – www.rolf-spectacles.com

B Corp Certified company, Sea2see will exhibit at Stand 423 in Hall C1. Their “sustainable” frames are made from recycled marine plastic; the waste material is removed from the sea and coastal areas of Africa by their own nonprofit, the Sea2see Foundation. Find out more about their pioneering sustainable activities at www.sea2see.org

In 2022, NEUBAU introduced their Natural Acetate frames, made from “a purely plant-based material composition of cotton and wood. Contrary to traditionally used acetates, this sustainable material creation is made without harmful components and uses only plant-based plasticizers. As a result, the material is considered biodegradable and particularly environmentally friendly”, states the NEUBAU team. NEUBAU will attend opti with a new collaboration collection with the fashion label ODEEH. (Stand 545 Hall C2) – www.neubau-eyewear.com

Hoffmann Natural Eyewear (Stand 641 Hall C1) will attend opti with new classical, luxurious designs in the Timeless DNA Collection. Hoffmann uses exclusive materials which are ethically sourced. An underlying principle at Hoffmann is “being aware of nature’s needs and resources and actively protecting them.” www.hoffmann-eyewear.com

Exhibiting in the opti BOX area, Leipzig Eyewear work quite unconventionally in partnership with a local coffee roastery, a local fashion label and a local family business that produces lemonade. “We offer each other mutual support, expertise, networking activities and also models. This saves money and time,” explains Paul Nestler, who is responsible for marketing at LEIPZIG Eyewear. The label was founded two years ago; all production processes at LEIPZIG Eyewear take place under one roof so there are no long delivery routes or wait times for the goods. The materials they use include German stainless steel and polyamide powder from recycled sports clothes. www.leipzig-eyewear.de

opti takes place at the Fairground Munich from 13th to 15th January 2023. Find out more at the website, www.opti.de