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Pince-nez edition in collaborative series influenced by antique tradition

In their latest collaboration, Rigards and Uma Wang explore the classical beauty of the pince-nez, a popular 19th and early 20th century staple, traditionally designed without temples and featuring a C-shaped bridge, which served as a clip to hold the lenses on the wearer’s nose.

For the avant-garde design of the new RG00UW6, oval lenses and slender stainless steel temples are accompanied by the dramatic C-shaped bridge and distinctive curved nose-pads, designed to fit all. Above: a design to fit all faces and features, reproducing the C-shaped bridge while revealing fresh artistry and technical skill

About the brands: Rigards and Uma Wang have embarked on a series of collaborative designs which to date have included Le Wood in aluminium-magnesium and solid wood and the 2019 designs UW5 and UW10 – https://www.eyestylist.com/2019/11/rigards-x-uma-wang-exclusive-collaboration/ among other unique designs. With its predilection for handcrafted design and artisanal excellence, Rigards has become a highly-regarded leader in handmade avant-garde eyewear produced in some of the finest and most unusual materials in the field including natural wood, buffalo horn, copper and sterling silver. Find out more at www.rigards.com

Summer expression from the bridal designer in VWX range

Just out from Vera Wang, and the most luxurious edition in her extensive eyewear and sunglasses collections, models Aviva and Taraji are two statement designs (of 5) that bring a new and beautifully defined design style to the collection while remaining true to the codes of the Vera Wang aesthetic. These glamorous high quality frames have an exclusive finish and are made in Japan – in a limited series and limited high-class colour palette. Above: model wears AVIVA in the VWX collection from Vera Wang – available exclusively in two unique colours only

A distinctive flat top design characterizes the Aviva model, but rather than have a typically masculine look, the frame is feminine and slick with a shape that is not too deep and therefore current. The stainless steel temples balance the design and the large logo, engraved and filled with a subtle enamel is present on the left temple, adding not just fashion style but also a trendy tactile finish.

The edgy triangular shape of Taraji is instantly eye-catching and reminiscent of a cat’s eye with a more daring modern look that will suit celebrities and eyewear connoisseurs alike. The lenses are mounted via screws – floating out and away from the sides of the frame.

Classic and timeless: a panto shape for connoisseurs

Produced in in their latest small batch edition, the True Vintage Revival (TVR) 505 for 2021 follows the traditions of Japanese artisanal craftsmanship and design so unique to the province of Sabae, Japan. Made from carefully sourced materials from local artisans, the frame is released in an impressive choice of 12 delicate and timeless colours. They include Antique Amber, Antique Tortoise, Brown Crystal, Brown Demi Amber, Brown Fade (China Exclusive), Classic Black, Clear Crystal, Light Pink Crystal, Matte Black Tokyo Tortoise, Matte Marmalade, Spotty Tortoise and Yellow Crystal featuring in two sizes — 46mm and 49mm— each offering a style-statement quality in its own rights. Above: TVR 505 for 2021, the latest edition at the prestigious Japanese eyewear brand

The frame is produced in Zylonite material with an engraved metal core in the temples. Special touches include a beautiful split finish of alternating matte and gloss textures to give out a sophisticated touch, layered with a subtle elegance for all occasions.

The DuoMatte effect is crafted with several steps that require a keen eye for details and care. The frames are polished, sand-blasted with very fine grain sand to yield a soft matte finish. These eyeglasses are then put through a split finishing process to create the desired matte-on-gloss effect. This special effect is most evident on frames like Matte Black Tokyo Tortoise — the outer matte and the inner gloss give a whole different look when worn on different skin tones.