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| Eyestylist 16th August 2016
Design + Inspiration

Double bridge designs

16th August 2016

Eyewear designs with a double bridge bring new interest and excitement to frames. Frequently linked to vintage, the latest interpretations  combine echoes of retro, with a thoroughly contemporary mood. There are stylish and smart sunglasses and optical designs from which to choose. Among our favourites is the dynamic Calabar (above) with blue lenses by Luca Gnecchi Ruscone at L.G.R in Rome – its dramatic shape is further enhanced with a stainless steel double-bridge and pince-nez for superb comfort. www.lgrworld.com

Yashi by Sven Götti - Götti Switzerland
Yashi by Sven Götti – Götti Switzerland

A swashbuckling aviator design by Sven Götti at Götti Switzerland highlights Yashi, in ultra- light titanium. The sleek frame also features Götti’s patented Spin & Stow folding technique for easy care and frame safety. www.gotti.ch

Style 9185 by Jono Hennessy
Style 9185 by Jono Hennessy

Reflecting on the 1970’s inspired this cool frame in tortoiseshell acetate by Jono Hennessy in Australia. The stainless steel double bridge and temple detailing provide an unexpected twist to the distinctive design. www.jonohennessy.com

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Style JF2752 by JF Rey
Style JF2752 by JF Rey

JF Rey in France captures vintage and contemporary styling with JF2752 – a striking frame in pewter, featuring an expressive round shape and slit temples. www.jfrey.fr JG

| Eyestylist 29th July 2016
Reviews

Agari by Folc eyewear

29th July 2016

Spotted in Begur Optica (Costa Brava, Spain), a specialist boutique offering an interesting mix of quality independent labels, Folc Eyewear is a young label from Barcelona focused on acetate sunglasses – designed in Spain, and made in northern Italy. Model Agari is one of the label’s first styles, and part of the collection launched in April this year. Features include quality Zeiss lenses, Italian acetate and a clean, classic shape that has a small twist in the form of a a coloured block at the temple. Generally, this unpretentious and stylish collection experiments with shapes, colours and textures in a subtle way, combining modern elements with a classic and versatile look, for holidays or every day. Agari is available in several easy-to-wear colours including a matt or shiny exterior finish and pale pink or yellow detail at the temple hinge – priced at 205 euros. For more information on Folc eyewear, visit www.folc-eyewear.com CN 

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| Eyestylist 28th July 2016
Design + Inspiration

Die Brillenmesse Stuttgart

28th July 2016

Porsche and Mercedes-Benz draw auto fans from around the world to the historical city of Stuttgart. Acclaimed botanical gardens and a rich cultural legacy are among numerous reasons to visit Germany’s sixth largest city. For eyewear enthusiasts, a visit to Die Brillenmesse – held at prestigious Motor World and chock-a-block with fabulous vintage autos – is postively another reason to be in Stuttgart on October 15th and 16th.

Die Brillenmesse enables visitors to view beautiful eyewear from international, independent labels. Award winning designer Adrian Marwitz will present his refined collection – crafted in titanium – that unites high tech implements with traditional spectacle production. The Loving Strangers collection includes streamlined designs for men and women. In the above photo – he wears Lover 9 in loving grey, and his companion wears Lover 7 in loving Bordeaux. www.adrianmarwitz.com

Lupita by Orgreen
Lupita by Orgreen

Danish state-of-the art craftsmanship is expressed in Orgreen’s innovative designs. Among the frames being presented in Stuttgart is Lupita – a striking shape in matt aqua titanium with sandblasted gold sides. Unique and chic! www.orgreenoptics.com

San Diego by Blackfin
San Diego by Blackfin

Italian artisan detailing is found in all Blackfin designs, and San Diego for men displays a distinctive personality with its large, angular lenses and bold double bridge. Super sophisticated in a sleek grey/black combo. www.blackfin.eu

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Denali by You Mawo
Denali by You Mawo

The Denali frame by You Mawo derives its inspiration from the seven mountain summits. The North American Mountain was originally called Mount McKinley. However, last year, the name of the mountain was changed as a tribute to the original settlers – and now proudly called – Denali. The ultra light You Mawo frame that pays homage to this natural mountainous wonder is composed with polyamide and weighs only fourteen grams. You Mawo is an innovative German brand and one to watch. www.youmawo.com For more details on the Stuttgart show with the exciting roster of independent labels, visit www.diebrillenmesse.de JG

 

 

| Eyestylist 24th July 2016
Reviews

Sarra by Vera Wang

24th July 2016

Delicate flickering Swarovski crystals bring a special radiance to Vera Wang’s luxury optical frames. The latest designs unite Vera’s sophisticated ingenuity with fashion and glamour – resulting in elegant, graceful, and contemporary eyewear shapes. Sarra features a Café au Lait metal front and tortoiseshell acetate temples sprinkled with Swarovski stones – also available in black and plum. See other chic styles from the new Vera Wang Luxe collection at www.kenmarkoptical.com JG

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| Eyestylist 23rd July 2016
Design + Inspiration

Jeff Goldblum stars in Independence Day – and SALT.

23rd July 2016

Extraterrestrial technology and fantasy unite as Jeff Goldblum portrays the satellite engineer – David Levinson – in the sequel to the classic film Independence Day, originally released in 1996. In the 20th Century Fox production, Goldblum, reflecting a futuristic and commanding presence in his handsome specs – Mitch by SALT. Optics. – springs into action to save the planet from alien invaders.

Extraterrestrial Adventures - 20th Century Fox
Extraterrestrial Adventures – 20th Century Fox

The sleek acetate frame in smokey grey features contemporary shaping with distinctive nose details. Handcrafted in Japan, the frame is constructed to exacting standards in luminous high quality acetate.

 

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MITCH - by SALT. Optics featured in INDEPENDENCE DAY
MITCH – by SALT. Optics featured in INDEPENDENCE DAY

A distinguished frame for men – whether battling aliens – or other earthly adventures. www.saltoptics.com JG