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There are many possibilities for this gorgeous colour in eyewear this season…

Pink was a loud and uplifting colour across the eyewear collections presented at SILMO Paris at the end of September. The variations of the tone have been informed by remarkable flora and fauna, bold fashion and street style trends (Valentino pink), art movements and summer’s ‘Barbiecore’ obsession. Above: at the Brazilian brand LAPIMA, the bright purple tinged pink tone is called Ultra Violet, and reproduces the lively natural colour of the Manacas, a Brazilian tree with a striking bright flower – see the collection inspired by Brazil’s Serra do Mar at www.lapima.com 

The “hot pink” tone is well represented in the Lafont Paris optical and sunglasses collections for all ages in 2022/23. The dazzling brightness of the tone at Lafont is explored in its full glory in models in single “blocked” tones which are fresh and striking (and always elegant), with a very subtle translucency, catching the light. www.lafont.com

FACE A FACE had a clever way of playing with pink across its new collection, inspired by the art movement and work by Ettore Sottsass. Model Wisper 2 combines several tones; the bright translucent pink acetate is surrounded by a darker colored rim and graduates to a lighter reddish orange in the lower section of the front. www.faceaface-paris.com

The creative label theo has used a very bright tone of pink for many years. In their latest collection – inspired by pinball, the model Shoo combines the punchy shade of pink with a bright tortoise coloration that makes for a particularly upbeat and eye-catching way to wear pink. The circular pink temple ends are a fun twist in the combination. www.theo.be

The Spanish label JISCO’s new line, with its palette of colours inspired by the Mediterranean, adds pattern to the pink, highlighting the bevelled browline in a contrasting acetate with a pretty marblised finish and a wide temple detail. For more details, visit www.jiscoeyewear.com

RIGARDS and the designer Uma Wang continue their imaginative work in collaboration, with a new edition informed by primordial nature and indigenous aesthetics. The bold UW12 frame, which debuted at Paris Fashion Week, is an outstanding example of crafting in titanium with a style that closely relates to finely handcrafted artisan-designed jewellery.

The rims of the frame are decorated with an incised concentric ring motif with 568 fine ridges encircling each rim, which creates a pattern subtly reminiscent of coil-shelled ammonites from the Jurassic period; it also recalls the enigmatic double spiral staircases at the Vatican Museum.

Rigards also draws parallels between the radial composition of the glasses and the ring-bearers of native tribes in Asia and Africa whose ornamental rings form part of traditional attire.

Enhanced with a hollowed-out construction which also minimizes the weight, the frame can accommodate sun or ophthalmic lenses. Available in five flattering colours, two of the choices offered are accented with RIGARDS’s trademark ‘Time Machine’ patina – a finish that was developed by the label and which is perfectly in keeping with the unique elegance of the frames. Every UW12 frame comes with a small leather case with adjustable strap. See more about the collaboration here: www.rigards.com

As the Swiss company’s ‘manufactory’ continues to evolve, and ultralight 3D printed frames become increasingly desirable, Sven Götti says now’s the time to further innovate in the field

“We have a team of 15 in the Götti manufactory with 5 working exclusively on 3D printing,” Sven Götti told Eyestylist at Silmo in September. “This style of product is more and more desirable. Nearly 30% of our business is now dedicated to new 3D printing work.”

3D printed styles at Götti, produced from polyamide, are characterised by a luxurious minimalist finish, lightness and cool “touch and feel”. “To me personally,” says Sven, “there is much inspiration for design and further innovation in this material. We have also experienced a lot of synergy with other materials, and especially titanium. We have been able to spend considerable time developing really harmonious combinations, trying and testing until we are really really happy with the results on all levels.” Above: Sven Götti photographed by Amanda Sellem, – exclusively for Eyestylist – at Silmo 2022. All rights reserved.

The company is also pivoted towards sustainability and sustainable production, and has evolved – through the difficult times of the pandemic – a successful local in-house production and  state-of-the-art manufacturing, always considering minimising waste, with creative ideas and solutions. “Where there is waste material, it is used by the designer and materials researcher, Fabio Hendry, who is also based in Switzerland (https://www.hotwireextensions.com),” Sven explained. “He  produces art and design works with overlooked matter.”

Released at Silmo, the new 3D printed models Guidi and Gydo from the Dimension collection are exemplary of the refined style and finish of this state-of-the-art line. A soft to touch, silky surface makes the frames easy, comfortable to wear and flattering on the face. The colours are timeless and tasteful, with a large choice of 15 tones, based principally on a natural palette of tones such as sand, slate, teal, plum and cliff.

For more information about 3D printed design at Götti Switzerland, visit www.gotti.ch