The cat-eye shape is enjoying a stylish renaissance, and Rome based designer Paola Costantini at Pollipo’ creates a beautifully feminine cat-eye frame in bi-layer acetate. The slender silhouette in asparagus green melts onto white horn sides. Pollipo’ also has a gorgeous range of handcrafted cases – including the handsome special patterned craquelé white leather design shown above. www.pollipocchiali.it JG
A new creative design from theo eyewear that plays on the concept of perspective or “representing depth in a painting or drawing”. The stainless steel frames in this eyewitness series feature two contour lines that give the impression of volume. Combining a basic colour and a shadow colour the result is a spectacular 3d optical illusion on the face, surprising, artistic, and a little bit light-hearted too! Launched this week at Silmo Paris. www.theo.be CN
Refinement, elegance and artistic elements characterise L.G.R. frames. Designer Luca Gnecchi Ruscone selects superb materials that are 100% crafted in Italy. Model Martin expresses contemporary style for men in sanded cellulose acetate in sleek matt blue. With a passion for details, L.G.R. incorporates frame traditions with high tech innovations in each of their creations. www.lgrworld.com JG
Sinistre by RockOptika is a favourite style in this swish new line designed in the UK and made in France. Designer Tom Herrington offers a quirky take on artisan styling, with precise details, and painstaking attention to fit and technical details such as pantoscopic tilt. The result? Something we’d love to wear! www.rockoptika.com CN
Original Penguin celebrates their 60th anniversary with a Special Edition frame that captures the brand’s vintage heritage. This cool eyewear design for men combines a nostalgic look and feel with trends of the moment.The SixtyGR features a retro shape in buffed grey matte acetate with black sides. www.kenmarkoptical.com JG