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Res/rei  | Eyestylist 7th July 2025

Colour trends: RES/REI

Appealing colour combinations characterise the current collection of frames by the independent eyewear label, RES/REI

Best independent eyewear trends: Colour is a carefully studied expressive trait in the eyewear collections by Italian label RES/REI, where the blending of two or even three individual hues enlivens the structure of the frame, with vibrancy and distinguished subtlety and elegance. RES/REI works exclusively with Mazzucchelli, the highly regarded Italian acetate producer, often creating custom colours for their eyewear to preserve a subtle artisan finish and unique variety of exquisite designs. Above: model Orion by RES/REI – part of the Sculptures collection, a range of frames characterised by 3-dimensional layered acetates

Orion by RES/REI
Orion by RES/REI – a gradient colour effect, in purple / grey

Best independent eyewear trends: The current collection includes styles like Orion, where the attractive square eye shape is brought to life in six brightly toned variations. From a black and green layered tonal pairing to a dramatic purple / grey gradient effect (above), these colour combinations are developed by experts over time, with consideration for the light effects created and the interplay of light and dark tones on the wearer’s face. In the variation pictured above, the purple / grey colour of the front of the frame is combined with a deep jewel-like tone of emerald blue.

Master by RES/REI
Master by RES/REI – the close-up of the frame shows the detail of the colours and the transparent around the intense shade of blue

Model Master by RES/REI is part of the company’s Gentlemen collection conceived with sophisticated shapes and rich details. The style is also offered in multiple colour variations including a black with brown havana, a gradient blue havana and an intense slate blue with natural dark brown temples (pictured above). These colours focus on a contemporary theme, offering style and individuality in the aesthetic for the discerning modern male.

Founded in 2012, RES/REI has developed a reputation for its fine aesthetics, creative colour palette and sculpted forms in eyewear. See the full collection of eyewear and sunglasses at www.resrei.com 

Punto Ottico Humaneyes  | Eyestylist 5th July 2025

Punto Ottico Humaneyes: store opening

The high-end optical retailer with stores in New York, Milan, Verona and Vicenza, among others, has opened a new space in Belgrade

The independent optical retailer, Punto Ottico Humaneyes has announced the opening of their 10th store in the old town of Belgrade city. The company, which is renowned for its creative direction and innovation in optics, already has a store in Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia, which opened in 2024.

Punto Ottico Humaneyes describes itself is an independent eyewear curator. Their spaces present collections which have been carefully curated, always with a focus on the intrinsic value of each piece and their ability to stand the test of time. The frames selected are often artisan designed, limited editions and produced in Italy and Japan.

Punto Ottico Humaneyes believes in quality over quantity, supporting craftsmanship that moves at a slower pace rather than following fads, appreciating finely crafted objects that can be repaired, whilst always honouring artisanal processes that generate value.

Punto Ottico Humaneyes, Old Town, now 26, Belgrade, Serbia – find out more about Punto Ottico Humaneyes at https://puntoottico.it

This feature was written by Eyestylist.com and published on 5th July 2025. All rights reserved. The image featured is courtesy of Punto Ottico Humaneyes. To read other articles about Punto Ottico Humaneyes click on the link: https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/04/matteo-cibic-unparallel-visions-at-punto-ottico-humaneyes/

Gigi Studios  | Eyestylist 3rd July 2025

A capsule collection by Gigi Studios

Spanish brand, Gigi Studios releases a capsule collection which they say pays homage to the timeless beauty of nature 

Released in June, the Sediments collection by Gigi Studios features three unique products – called Abyss, Etherea and Shimmer. Drawing inspiration from natural sediments such as iridescent seashells, time-worn stones and textures shaped by water and the passing of time, the frames are conceived as a refined design statement blending organic forms with clean lines. Above: the capsule frames in the Sediments collection have been shot in a marine environment – model featured, Shimmer

3d-printed Eyewear  | Eyestylist 2nd July 2025

3-D printed: Rolf is multi-award winner

Alongside two Red Dot awards, sustainable brand Rolf has been awarded the Green Product Award in 2025 for their 3-D printed frames.

In May 2025, Rolf Spectacles announced that they had won two Red Dot Awards, recognising Product Design and Sustainable Design, in their 3-D printed collection – Wire. These 3-D printed frames are minimal and refined in design, and have a number of particular features – from being completely screwless, the production process has been developed at Rolf so that CO₂ emissions have been minimised. The styling of the frames is recognised as modern, minimal and fresh – furthermore, the sustainable eyewear products are also produced locally in Austria using 100% green electricity. Above: the Rolf frame Rais won the Green Product Award 2025

Product Design Winner – Trik in the 3-D printed eyewear collection Wire – won a Red Dot Award

Adding to this success story in 2025, the company has announced that it also won the Green Product Award for 2025. This is an award that recognises particularly innovative, sustainable products. The winning product was the Rais in the Substance collection. The Rolf frame Rais is characterised by its unusual shape and sustainable production. The natural raw material is processed in powder form and fulfils all technical requirements. It is environmentally friendly, and also durable. Combined with Rolf’s patented Flexlock hinge, which enables a screwless construction, the result is a pair of glasses that are flexible and stable. The focus on local production and a shortened supply chain emphasise the brand’s commitment to environmentally conscious manufacturing.

A sustainable focus in everything ‘Sustainability is not just a trend at Rolf, but a fundamental attitude’, the team said in their statement. In addition to environmentally friendly production, Rolf invested in the renovation of their production facility in 2023. This development will save more than 81 tonnes of CO₂ per year. The company has also focused on ergonomic workstations and sustainable office equipment for the benefit of employees. For more information about Rolf’s awards through the years, visit their website at www.rolf-spectacles.com

For more information about Rolf on www.eyestylist.com click on the link: https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/01/award-winning-natural-eyewear-brand-rolf-heads-to-munich/

  | Eyestylist 26th June 2025

Loft eyewear show heading to Santa Monica

The independent eyewear event, Loft Eyewear Show, will take place in a new venue in Santa Monica (California) in October 2025

Loft Eyewear Show has a new venue booked for their October event in California, which, for some years, has taken place in San Francisco. The new location is the Santa Monica Post Office, a landmark building in downtown Santa Monica just a few blocks from the beachfront. Built in 1938, this historic building boasts a design indicative of the PWA Moderne style. It was a product of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Public Works Administration (PWA) as a key component of the New Deal era. It was closed along with 200 post offices across the country in 2012 by the United States Postal Service.
The event will take place on 24-25th October 2025. A welcome party has been organised for Friday 24th. Above: the venue will feature a barista, catering and afternoon beverages.

A stunning architectural setting for Loft in Santa Monica
In his statement, Richard Mewha, the founder of Loft Eyewear Shows said: “When looking for a location for our events, we seek spaces that resonate with our design aesthetic and that are conducive to creating an atmosphere that encourages the connections that we so love about these events. One of our core values for Loft is going beyond a trade show experience. We feel that the future of these events hinges on creating an environment for not only buying carefully curated eyewear, but also for exchanges of common interests, learning about the creative aspects of individual designers, and of course, having fun while we are at it.” 

He continued, With this in mind, we researched and found this stunning Art Deco space, right in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, close to the beach, great restaurants and hotels. Santa Monica is also a central location for West Coast accounts, with easy access from LAX. The weather in October should be great.”

Loft Eyewear Shows are the premier independent luxury eyewear events. They are held annually in New York City (and previously in San Francisco and Las Vegas over the years). Since 2000, the Loft events have showcased exclusive and cutting-edge designers and innovators in the business from around the world. For more information and to enquire about visiting and/or exhibiting visit: www.lofteyewearshow.com