Eyestylist

An Optical Affair to Remember

9th March 2015 For thirty years, designers Christian Roth and Eric Domège have been creating eyewear excitement. Their latest venture is a capsule collaboration with California-based Barton Perreira – “The Affair.” “What connects Patty (Perreira), Bill (Barton) Eric and myself is a long time relationship and a mutual passion to create unique and exquisite eyewear with love. It came naturally to collaborate with Barton Perreira on a capsule collection revisiting one of our milestone designs,” said Roth.

The striking rimless frame is emboldened with a gold brow-bar that stretches from temple to temple. The colours are glorious – in the top photo: Rose and Rose Gold with Desert Lilac Gradient Mirrored lenses. In addition to the colours featured, elegant tones of Black, Amber and Tortoiseshell, and Champagne Gold are also available.

“The Affair” is a powerful style statement in a Limited Edition, with each frame numbered to ensure that this is an Affair to remember. www.christian-roth.com www.bartonperreira.com JG

4th March 2015 Punk-inspired details are an eye-catching statement with the transition to brighter weather. From Christian Louboutin’s creations – take a look at the sumptuous ‘Pigalle Follies’ with gold spikes and crystals – http://eu.christianlouboutin.com/uk_en/shop/women/pigalle-follies-1c1s-suede.html – to DVF, studs, spikes, safety pins and chain details decorate shoes, boots, bags, glasses and sunnies this Spring, with a luxurious yet decidedly rebellious streak.

Above (clockwise): A real showpiece: Punk It Sunglasses by Face à Face, www.faceaface-paris.com; Majorelle Studded Clutch in powder blue by Emm Kuo / EKR Designs, the New York based accessories label, www.ekrdesigns.com; ring by luxury artisan jewellers Wouters & Hendrix Jewelry, www.wouters-hendrix.com

Take your pick – max out with big and bold references to the punk rock era or take a more subtle approach with a single chunky silver cuff, ring or precious metal chain necklace to quickly rev up your attitude for the new season.

Above (clockwise): Leah (DVF 596S) Sunglasses by Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear, www.dvf.com; silver ring and necklace by Wouters & Hendrix Jewelry as above, www.wouters-hendrix.com CN