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RG2046WD nominated for Silmo D’Or : homage to architectural shapes and lines

A new design from the avantgarde eyewear designer Ti Kwa of RIGARDS captures a moment in time and a personal fascination for architectural contrasts. The design is directly inspired by a pandemic home improvement project and combines four unique materials with focus on sustainability, longevity and aesthetic beauty: the solid wood salvaged from high-end furniture timber contrasts with elements in aluminum-magnesium, beta-titanium and stainless steel. Above: Rigards RG2046WD, a new work with a finely structured frame and circular lens

Each element of the frame is painstakingly thought out to balance materials, design details and function – like the planning and construction of a unique architect designed building. The frame has adjustable beta-titanium arms hollowed on the underside to reduce the weight.

A new collection by Danish designer Charlotte Dokkedal Leth – of eyewear label Carlotta’s Village –  abounds with fashion-forward transparent tones

Eyewear designer, Charlotte Dokkedal Leth is an advocate of wearable eyewear with a fresh, vibrant, and unpretentious style. Since founding her brand with husband Bo, her approach has always been to realise a collection for real people, created in eco-friendly materials, with minimal yet interesting characteristics to appeal to different tastes. Durability, quality as well as lightness are intrinsic to her designs. She also describes the frames as “something classical, always with a twist”. Above: Melanie wears model Alfie by Carlotta’s Village – a classic shape with balanced proportions. The imagery at Carlotta’s Village always features real people, friends, family and faces spotted in the street

Model Alfie is part of the iconic collection at Carlotta’s Village which offers cotton-based cellulose acetate designs with stainless steel barrelled hinges and screws. The shapes are vintage-inspired, with emphasis on easy, flattering designs that stand out without taking over the face and the individual’s style.

About Carlotta’s Village – A style of eyewear that epitomises the clean, high-quality Danish design style, Carlotta’s Village frames are made for real faces in a colour range that is modern and balanced. Charlotte and husband Bo, the duo behind the label, have a wealth of experience in the eyewear business, which eventually led them to the creation of their own brand. Starting with materials such as cotton-based acetate, their ranges today include titanium and surgical steel, and lots of interesting combinations such as acetate and beta titanium. Carlotta’s Village has adopted a sustainable approach to their frame collection for many years and focus on the quality, longlife and low carbon footprint of their production. Find out more: https://carlottasvillage.com

Peoples from Barbados: the fashion edit from London

The Barbados brand by optometrist and optical entrepreneur Alicia Hartman, brings new looks to London in a shoot with balmy weather – on trend for city (or beach), and created with the inspiration of the Caribbean island – Barbados and its peoples.  Above: model/influencer Jalicia Nightengale (@iamjalicia) wears PFB: photography by David Nyanzi (@davidnyanzi)

EYESTYLIST EXCLUSIVE: ‘Extraordinary essentials’ by renowned eyewear designer David Rose

A new line of hand-finished sunglasses and optical frames is launched by California-based designer David Rose (formerly, designer + co-founder of SALT. Optics) whose enduring passion for eyewear creation and timeless design is once again manifested in modern classics, designed for enjoyment, comfort – ‘to see life clearly’. Above: ROSE & CO launched in the US this summer with 5 unisex styles suited to sun lenses or optical lenses – pictured, sunglass style A4 in olive – a diaphanous colour palette includes tones of cedar, juniper, olive and light stone

“Each piece is created with personal touches to infuse character and individuality into the wearer’s essential, everyday objects. Our approach to design is organic, deliberate, and inspired, because we believe good design is curated through great consideration…” David Rose, ROSE & CO

It was Rose’s intention to create a collection of eyewear that looks good and feels good, with high level construction, fine materials, and plenty of imagination – to create unexpected moments of appreciation for the designs. With his wide knowledge of the optical business and high-quality manufacturing, Rose took painstaking care to make sure each frame component —the fine acetates and metal hardware sourced from leaders in Germany, Italy, and Japan—were carefully hand-picked and curated to assemble a premium product that will stand the test of time. Find out more at https://rose-co.us