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| Eyestylist 10th May 2015

Lotho team in Soho…

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.”

Frames by Glints London
Frames by Glints London

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

| Eyestylist 6th May 2015

ROLF Spectacles Opens in Vienna

“A Shop in Vienna is a Dream Come True”

6th May 2015 An exciting new chapter in ROLF Spectacles unfolds tomorrow – 7th May – when ROLF opens a chic little boutique in the heart of Vienna. Located in the historical Franziskanerplatz, only a few steps from The Stephansdom, ROLF’S eyewear gem features the original wooden storefront, perfect for a company that is the champion of natural materials. A cosy, friendly ambience is assured for the handcrafted speciality frames by the Austrian creators.

Major from the evolved wood collection by ROLF
Major from the evolved wood collection by ROLF

While at work on preparations for the boutique opening, Roland Wolf was pleasantly surprised when John Malkovich popped by (top photo) The shop is officially open for business on Friday, 8th May. Watch this space for further updates on ROLF’S latest adventure. www.rolf-spectacles.co/en/about-rolf/rolf-shop JG

| Eyestylist 5th May 2015

Artisans in the spotlight

London Craft Week

5th May 2015 A new event showcasing exceptional craftsmanship takes place this week around the capital. Well-known luxury brands and lesser known labels will be featured in a journey-of-discovery programme involving specialist workshops, small-scale makers and artisans, famous shops, galleries and luxury brands. Above: Daniel Harris for London Cloth – www.londoncloth.com – who will be scarf-weaving at Daks, Old Bond Street / 7th May).

Eleanor Lakelin, Gourd form 2013
Eleanor Lakelin, Gourd form 2013 – Cockpit Arts Spring Open Studios

The line up includes varied events and demonstrations at London’s prestigious department stores including Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges and open studios – an exciting event at Cockpit Arts features independent designers and makers in varied disciplines including wood work, textiles, millinery and jewellery (Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London WC1N 2NP / 9-10th May).

 

Luxury watch brand Vacheron Constantin
Luxury watch brand Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin, the founding partner of London Craft Week will show how their luxury watches are made and engraved, with experts demonstrating their craft at the flagship store on Old Bond Street.

London Craft Week takes place from 6-10 May, 2015. For more information visit www.londoncraftweek.com CN

| Eyestylist 1st May 2015

Kemp

Grey Ant

The innovative Kemp by Grey Ant is another gem by Grant Krajecki and codesigner Natalie Levy. Creators of the original concept of cut-off lenses, this time the duo have worked on a totally new concept that exposes the riveted hinge on the exterior of the frame as a decorative feature. It’s a simple, luxurious statement that elevates a classic look into something ingenious and very desirable. Made in Japan, and featuring Zeiss sun lenses, these elegant sunnies are now available at www.greyant.com. CN

| Eyestylist 1st May 2015

GO1S

Hapter

An alluring, distinguished double bridge characterises HAPTER’S striking sunglass design GO1S from the Prime Line txt1001 Collection. Crafted in 100% cotton from the renowned Cerruti Woolen Mills 1881 in Italy, the angular shape and smaller proportions are sleek and minimal. The lenses are special too – ultra resistant Carl Zeiss nylor lenses with five layers of anti-reflection provide protection from potentially damaging sun rays. Eric Balzan and Mirko Forti at HAPTER further demonstrate their skills at artisan eyewear. www.hapter.it JG