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Sensational Sunnies…

22nd May 2015

Elegant, Sensuous Shapes

22nd May 2015 “Summer Afternoon – summer afternoon, to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” (Said by Henry James to Mrs. Edith Wharton)

Summer days inspire poems, music and literature – leisure, sunshine, nature’s abundance and seaside pleasures all contribute to the splendour of the season. On the fashion scene, sunglasses are summer magic for the eyes. Award-winning Swedish designer Anna-Karin Karlsson loves glamour, beauty and a dab of extravagance in her gorgeous sunglasses. In the photo above, the man wears Shady, flourishing in black and gold. On the right, the marvellous When Trouble Comes to Town is magnificently expressive in its exaggerated silhouette. www.annakarinkarlsson.com

Rocks The Town by Susanne Klemm for Suzy Glam

Susanne Klemm at Suzy Glam has created an elegant frame especially for men. The contemporary shape in Rocks this Town is superbly crafted with sleek lines in glossy, high quality black acetate with blue lenses. Refined, sophisticated luxury, handmade in Italy. www.suzyglam.com Photo: Exclusively for Eyestylist.com by Max Gudczinski

Two By Four by Gai Gherardi and Barbara McReynolds at l.a. Eyeworks

Sunshine is a natural substance in Southern California, and l.a. Eyeworks sets the scene for sunny days everywhere with “Two By Four” – a striking design in Brown Tortoise Stripe with Gunmetal. The precise construction, handcrafted in Japan, makes for a finely built two-in-one: the frame combines an ophthalmic chassis with an integrated flip-up sun clip. www.laeyeworks.com

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Acclaimed seaside locations inspired Coppe+Sid when they designed their lovely sunglass collection for 2015 – a Limited Edition in elegant acetate in exclusive colours. Mikonos in Sunrise is crafted in Italy in a timeless shape, in stunning Mediterranean Blue that reflects the glow of the island for which the frame is named. www.eyedesignclub.com

Zero O7 in Midnight Blue by Finest Seven

A beautiful interpretation of Midnight Blue is expressed stylishly in Zero 07 by Finest Seven. The voluminous silhouette with its graceful curves in smooth acetate is accented with three microns of gold on the temples, and chic gold mirrored lenses. A glamorous affirmation for summer and sunny pleasures! www.finestseven.com JG

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Variety is the Spice of Life!

19th May 2015

Sunglasses That Love Summer

19th May 2015 We love sunglasses at Eyestylist, and this season the selections are particularly enticing with beautiful materials, amazing colours and striking designs. Sunglasses afford the opportunity to take risks and try something different – an ideal way to perk up the wardrobe and spirits! Kirk & Kirk’s elegant collection of sunglasses is inspired by nature and science, and includes GRACE (above), crafted in richly coloured acrylic, with graduated mirror lenses by French lens designer Christian Dalloz. A charming animal detail in nine-caret gold highlights the upswept temples. More details at www.kirkandkirk.com

Adorable and Fun Sunglasses for Youngsters by ZOOBUG

Children’s eyes need special protection from the sun’s rays, and ZOOBUG sunnies for youngsters combine fashion, fun and protection. ZOOBUG’S latest acetate collection is a treasure trove that children will love to wear. Above left, Square 03 for boys in bright New Red Wood, and right, the delightful Daisy 18 in New Buttercup Yellow. All ZOOBUG sunglasses feature polarized lenses for maximum sun protection. Check out www.zoobug.com for other fablous colours.

Minerva from the Sun Collection by Res/Rei - designed by Oliviero Zanon — Minerva from the Sun Collection by Res/Rei – designed by Oliviero Zanon

Variety is a style highlight at Res/Rei in Italy. Luscious acetates in exotic colour combinations and super shapes are abundant in this season’s collection. A round silhouette for Minerva (above) adds zest to the unexpected colours and superior details. All Res/Rei frames are handcrafted in Italy. www.resrei.com

"68 Köpenick" with mirrored lenses by ic!berlin — “68 Köpenick” with mirrored lenses by ic!berlin

After a long, cold winter, ic! berlin is celebrating summer with trendy designs featuring must-have mirrored lenses in cool new summer blues. “68 Köpenick” has a sleek flat bridge – a frame that shines brightly with casual, playtime summer fashion. www.ic-berlin.de

The Patrick Sun in Rich Purple by Original Penguin

The Patrick Sun for men by Original Penguin is a bold shape in a colour that is increasingly popular with male wearers – a deep and sophisticated purple. It’s smart and distinctive, without being over-the-top. Glossy acetate with fine details complete the handsome design. www.kenmarkoptical.com JG

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Handcrafted Heritage Timber Accessories

14th May 2015

by Willow & Warson

15th May 2015 A new beautifully finished, hand-carved accessories collection by Willow & Warson celebrates HMS Victory’s 250th Anniversary. Specialists in wood bow ties, the Devon-based company have produced the limited edition under license of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, using original, heritage timber from HMS Victory’s restoration projects. The Bow Ties, Cufflinks and Tie Clip are numbered and limited to 250 pieces, and available as a complete set presented in bespoke luxury packaging.

Pictured: British menswear expert and writer David Evans of the Grey Fox blog – www.greyfoxblog.com – wearing the Victory Bow Tie.

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson’s Flagship is the oldest commissioned warship in the world. She now stands in dry dock near Portsmouth Harbour. To order the Limited Edition Victory Collection directly, visit www.willowandwarson.co.uk/victory CN

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Artistic influences

12th May 2015

THEO, inspired by Strook

12th May 2015 It’s all about spontaneity. A drawing takes shape without me thinking about it very much. I want to be able to draw without limits.” Strook

In the world of theo eyewear nothing is impossible! The Antwerp label has announced a new collection inspired by Bruges-based artist Stefaan De Crook aka Strook – with a striking presentation of metal engraving across the frame.

Strook and theo met each other about four years ago through the platform for young designers De Invasie. Soon afterwards, Strook had a show at the theo Gallery in Antwerp and created a display window for theo-Somers Optiek (above).

The ensuing collection proposes four powerful designs inspired by one of the artist’s characteristic line drawings, linked to Antwerp: models named Zoo, Diamond, Hand and Fashion, each with a little piece of the symbol of the city in the upper left-hand corner. theo designer Bracké explains: “In order to come up with the forms for the glasses, I took inspiration from Strook’s interplay of lines. The models had been roughly sketched first, but the final result was completely different!”

Available in eight colours, and a choice of matt or glossy finish, the insides of the frames have a striking, sometimes contrasting colour scheme. All four stainless steel models can be fitted with optical or sun lenses, with a spectacular look, either way. For further information visit www.theo.be. View the video featuring the artist at https://vimeo.com/122090711 /www.strook.eu CN

Design + Inspiration

Lotho team in Soho…

10th May 2015

for launch of Glints London

Aroun Ducroux, Parisian founder of Lotho, the boutique luxury eyewear label, has created a new company, L&G Eyewear, with a new brand launch for the UK market. Glints is based in London and designed as a direct to customer brand, available exclusively to buy online. Designed by Coco Tsuji, the 16 acetate optical styles are made in Japan, have a strong style statement and a choice of colours and well crafted designs with appeal for a young, fashion-driven crowd. Pictured above: Coco Tsuji wearing Lotho spectacles (www.lotho.fr).

Coco Tsuji told Eyestylist: “Glints is a young dynamic eyewear brand, multicultural, passionate, offbeat and original. We want this new concept to appeal to a mixed audience in the UK, those who appreciate vintage shapes and a nice twist on colours and details, and the story of the making. We also look forward to getting to know the customer directly.”

Glints’ debut collection will be available in the UK by June 2015 and will be retailed online and through a showroom space in Soho, managed by an optician. For a retail price of £135, customers will receive a handmade Japanese frame complete with lenses by Hoya. The website will also offer home try-on for those who want to try out different shapes before committing. For more details pre-launch, sign up for news at www.glints.london Photography by Eyestylist.com CN

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Eyestylist

Sensational Sunnies…

Elegant, Sensuous Shapes

Variety is the Spice of Life!

Sunglasses That Love Summer

Handcrafted Heritage Timber Accessories

by Willow & Warson

Artistic influences

THEO, inspired by Strook

Lotho team in Soho…