The acclaimed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is a source of inspiration for Spectacle Eyeworks in Canada. Frida (above) comes with five different colours of Brow pieces, originally inspired by Kahlo’s quote: “Nothing is absolute, everything changes, everything moves, everything revolutionizes…” Frida represents agility and change with the varied colour “brow pieces.” www.spec-eyeworks.com JG
The Alium S 1 is the latest addition in this line of pure lightweight aluminium designs by the French eyewear design company. Impressively, the new Alium styles are 25% thinner than previous designs and each one features miniature air vents at the temple – invisible when worn, but technically exciting as there is no soldering – this creates a flex hinge that’s strong and durable. The Alium frames come in fantastic eye-popping shades as well as more conservative tones with bright inner linings. A perfect balance of design tech and modern fashionable styling, and one of our highlights at the shows this year. www.faceaface-paris.com CN
An artistic air permeates Jono Hennessy’s lovely collection of Watercolour Sheers. Luminous acetate in soft spring green highlights a design with contemporary flair, and a gentle sculptured shape with extended temple details. Watercolour Sheers also include see-through tones of blue, tortoiseshell and a smooth chocolate brown. More information on the latest Jono Hennessy collections at www.jonohennessy.com JG
The German designer has launched his latest collection featuring streamlined, sleek frames in sophisticated colours. “The idea was to design a simple frame with a modern shape, and very high quality,” says Marwitz, “sometimes it is enough to make a good frame with less details.” The new Cazual range in fine titanium is clean and classical, and available in deep purple (above) olive green, pewter grey and rich chocolate. www.adrianmarwitz.com JG
1st April 2015 Nowadays, the fine art of eyewear is admirably manifested in distinguished materials with impressive design. Get set for spring and summer with LINDBERG’S distinctive collection of beautiful sunglasses, with many innovative details. Light, flexible, comfortable and durable Titanium is dramatically sculpted into style 8307 (above) – a stunning style statement from LINDBERG Sun. www.lindberg.com
Fashion and costume designer Tim Van Steenbergen is inspired by “la femme fatale” – film noir from Hollywood Classics – with his sunglass collection for theo in Belgium. Angel Diane celebrates the film Angel Face, the 1950’s film directed by Otto Preminger. Big, glamorous and colourful, Angel Diane combines glossy acetate with matte details in rich, vivid green. www.theo.be
Silhouette has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for their innovative frames – Titan One – crafted from one-piece of Titanium. The frames have been described as ‘State of the Art’ and ‘An impressive piece of design engineering.’ The Titan One is crafted in Austria, and the design was praised for its combination of quality materials, exemplary aesthetic design, and hand-finished precision. The Titan One masterpiece involves 170 steps to create the unique design. Above: Style 4481. www.silhouette.com JG