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The Northern Swedish eyewear brand launches a line inspired by literary works

In true innovative spirit, Swedish eyewear brand EOE Eyewear has created their new designs to reflect literary works in original ways. The collection features select silhouettes adorned with quotations from texts by six renowned northern writers, weaving the storytelling into the designs. Each frame is inspired by natural forms and earthy colour palettes, with exquisite tones such as pine and amethyst, light bark and smoke.

The collection is divided into two series, a base collection reflecting timeless elegance with a minimalist spirit, and a limited special edition which showcases inlays and sculpted words and quotations from the featured writers. The result is a collection aesthetic which invites the wearer to see the world through the lens of literature unique to the geographical location where EOE Eyewear has its origins. Above: Sadek by EOE Eyewear – this frame is created in bio acetate and features a temple core with engraved pattern inspired by a mountain range – a reindeer horn detail appears on the temple tip

Balaliden in the Novel Frames series is a tribute to Stina Stoor, an author from the far north of Sweden, whose lyrical prose is rich with local dialect. Stoor was born and raised in the village of Balaliden which is in Vasterbotten country (Bjurholm Municipality). The words “Se! Se här! Se Då!” appear on the temples in gold (translating loosely “yes yes see that…) adding a glamorous and at the same time surprising final touch.

The SKELLEFTEÅ Author model is inspired by the words of Stina Jackson with the quotation: “Ljuset. Det stack och brann och slet i honom” in English translation, “The light. It stung and burned and tore at him…” The lettering is audacious and immediately noticeable like a jewellery embellishment that becomes a statement of design. Find out more about EOE Eyewear at  https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/04/limited-edition-preview-eoe-x-cake-get-creative/ and more on the frames at www.eoe-eyewear.com

Looking ahead to SS26, and the menswear collection by Junya Watanabe; eyewear featured by Kuboraum

Stark, face-hugging shapes, bold thick-rims and trending eyewear in all sizes – from small ovals to oversized geometric shapes were the ideal finishing touch at the catwalk presentation by Junya Watanabe SS26, a collection for men where opulent colours and textures were prevalent in silhouettes which drew on iconic looks from past decades. In the designer’s FW2004 collection, tailored suits were featured made from upholstery fabrics found in antique markets. In this SS26 collection, Wantanabe revisits this direction once again.

The eyewear by Kuboraum featured on the catwalk included the wraparound mask E21 SUN in the Reisen Series, a bold wraparound acetate mask. Also making an appearance were the E22 SUN, an iconic close-fitting mask deign; small, round sunglasses H62 SUN, and H34, one of our favourite metal masks from the Berlin label – and a trending eyewear shape that has a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic. Above: Junya Watanabe man / Spring/Summer 2026 – catwalk images. Featuring MASK X6 – eyewear by Kuboraum. Photography credit: Junya Watanabe 

“This time I took interest in something that is old but feels new, or something new that is born in the process of reproducing old things…” Junya Watanabe

Kuboraum eyewear is designed in Berlin and handmade exclusively in Italy. The frames are crafted in unique premium materials. Described as a brand with its own look and power, Kuboraum aims to highlight personality and the features of the person wearing the frame through their designs. All images courtesy of Junya Watanabe. (Special thanks to Kuboruam). Find out more about the brands at https://junyawt.com and www.kuboraum.com