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The Copenhagen brand’s new sunglass styles in acetate offer a fresh, bold style

Exploring new avenues of design and colour, Ørgreen Optics reminds us of the importance of transformative accessories this season, and the potential of a pair of sunglasses to completely update one’s style. Four new acetate styles have arrived in their collection for the season; balanced and timeless yet with enough attitude for the boldest type of customer, the designs are inspired by the company’s city of origin and its most popular neighbourhoods, from Christianshavn to Nørrebro. Above: four new acetate styles are released, inspired by the most vibrant and fashionable localities of the city of Copenhagen

Nørrebro is a female sun style that plays with the classic cat-eye shape. In all colour variations, the frame features  eye-catching colourful end tips in bright neon tones and trendy UV protective sun lenses (see above) that do not completely hide the eyes.

A classic male style with a wearable square eye shape, Christianshavn is a fail-safe for all eventualities this summer, combining cool looks and discreet colour mixes that spell sophistication and an effortless style. All Ørgreen Optics frames and sunglasses are designed in Copenhagen and made in Japan.

Find more styles by Copenhagen’s independent eyewear brand at www.orgreenoptics.com

An exclusive world of sparkle in acetate, inspired by precious stones

The creative designers at RES/REI – the Italian artisan label, have taken the sparkling effect of precious stones as the central inspiration to their new line of women’s glasses – with the aim of adding a little touch of magic to our everyday. The Diamonds collection features four new models with fronts which bond together three multi-colored acetates. The brand approaches the series with constant experimentation and discovery, unveiling new design details along the way at different points of the frame. Above: model Marquise in green/slate blue/pink

Attention to detail is a consistent focus of these chic, harmonious styles. An acetate triangle, produced in the same colour as the material used in the central part of the frame front is set into the end of the lens.

All the frames have a soft, glistening finish typical of the highest quality Mazzucchelli acetate colours, influenced by the beauty of natural diamonds, with edges and details finished by hand. To find out more visit the RES/REI website at www.resrei.com

3D printed glasses are trending, as some of the first independent companies to establish 3D printed collections show bold and beautiful can evolve out of tech. Gotti Switzerland’s Dimension collection – part of the creative output of a company founded on innovation and design excellence, has streamlined the concept with technical wizardry, sustainable qualities and a level of graceful stylishness that ensures the products deliver more than meets the eye. Sven Gotti told us why we should love 3D printed…..

Since you first launched the Dimension collection, have you seen a fast take up of 3D printed collections? We experience a steadily growing demand and interest in our 3D printed collection. It shows that it is an ideal complement to our acetate collection. While we have more possibilities in material and colours with acetate, we have many more possibilities in terms of design, individual construction and reliability of supply with 3D printing. Since we do all the processing ourselves in Switzerland – the programming, printing, coloring and surface treatment all takes place in-house, we have learned a lot about the material and we were able to perfect the look and feel. Above: Sven Gotti, founder of Gotti Switzerland, is passionate about sustainable production and local manufacturing: all the 3D printed frames in the Dimension line are made in his own production facility in Switzerland

What are the key benefits regarding the more sustainable production and is this point coming into play with more significance this year? Certainly that we can shape the production in our own way with far greater flexibility. There is much less waste material in additive manufacturing. In order to come full circle, the residual material can also be reused in various areas. It is also a benefit that we produce the 3D printed glasses on site in Switzerland.

From a technical point of view what evidence is there that the technical properties of 3D printed polymer are equal to or outperform more traditional materials? Please consider qualities such as resistance, creative design potential, and longevity of the material. We are always amazed at how well the basic material is suitable for glasses. It is sturdy, has good flexibility and is very durable. We are now also integrating small 3D printed parts in certain titanium models and of course in our rimless line «Perspective». The nice thing about it is, we can test and develop any idea immediately.

About the Dimension collection – first launched in 2016, this sustainably produced line at Gotti currently offers over 50 unique designs – both ophthalmic glasses and sunglasses. The very latest additions are models in 2021 are Caspar, Cely, Cilo, Uray, Ushan and Utha. The line has also seen the introduction of Raffie and Ufford (pictured), new sun clip options. Dimension frames are 3D printed using additive technology and the lightweight polymer material from which they are created has a soft to the touch “velvety” surface. The colours are usually quite subtle, natural or earthy with tones such as denim, moss, slate, stone and sand and the frame shapes are versatile and easy to wear for nearly all face shapes. To see the whole collection visit the Gotti Dimension page at https://gotti.ch/en/collections/goetti-dimension

Powerful asymmetric statement mask design by the Berlin-based creative label

In fashion, asymmetry is daring, whether for the cut of a neckline or the drape of a hem. In eyewear, the effect on the face is positively dramatic so much so that most of the great designers have tried it. Pierre Cardin was drawn to the concept in the 1960s in oversized styles with immeasurable wit (a square eye shape next to a circle), while iconic designers, from Silhouette to Mikli, Casanova to Cazal have all taken their turn to reinvent the frame with an asymmetric line or colour mix that completely challenges the norm.

This season, the Berlin designers at Kuboraum have created one of the eye-catchers of the year in their X-Series, taking a clean-cut, iconic shape and revitalising the shape in a new and progressive unisex mask, one that will be a reference for those who follow the fashion history of frames. Above: girl wears the unisex monochrome X11 – with asymmetric shape and colour scheme in white with smoke

The X10 and X11 masks come in the form of asymmetrical silhouettes, oversized (X10) or slim and narrow (X11), played out in bold proportions with the accentuation of volume through a vertical sharp cut precisely which brakes up the shapes into two diverging levels of chunky 5mm and 7mm thick acetate. Each of the lenses is marginally offset to the other completing their dynamic statement. 

X10 and X11 come as part of a Spring release that also embraces variety and diversity – and beautiful balanced colour. Highlights for collectors (as well as the above) will include the H92 mask, an acetate and metal ‘frame within a frame’ design with the authentic handcrafted traits of the Kuboraum style.

Kuboraum is one of the featured outstanding independent brands in the Eyestylist sunglasses bulletin, published this month – click on the link to read the features: https://www.eyestylist.com/eyestylist-trend-bulletin-issue-3/ Find out more about Kuboraum’s new concepts and current music and shop-in-shop activities at www.kuboraum.com