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Design Diversity

Alluring shapes, fresh new colours and treasured classics, plus beautiful materials highlight optical designs for men and women. Crafted with precision and fine detailing, the latest optical frames combine style, comfort, function and beauty. The Writers series by Italian brand Res/Rei, designed by Oliviero Zanon, includes contemporary shapes and refined colourations. Dante (above) is shown in black, and black with an elegant touch of blue – both designs in Mazzucchelli acetate. www.resrei.com Photo by Umberto Mischi

Silhouette has relaunched their best-selling Legends Collection – in metal and SPX – with styles in both solid colours and floral patterns. For many years, “Legends by Silhouette” has been worn by HRH Queen Elizabeth II – a testament to the workmanship, style and quality of  Silhouette. The new Metal Legends includes style 3504 (above) in an elegant blue with patterned temples. www.silhouette.com

Brighten your face, your day and your mood with Papa Frank by l.a. Eyeworks in Sunny Yellow. Designers Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi are inspired by the California sunshine with this retro-themed Titanium optical design, handcrafted in Japan. Check out www.laeyeworks.com for more exciting optical styles.

German designer Daniel Benner favours Stainless Steel for his striking design Cosmo 15 – a super-slim frame with a dramatic upswept double-brow in purple, and black temples. Artisan crafting in Germany is the hallmark of Benner Eyewear. More information at www.benner-eyewear.com