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Miet Vaes at Theo and Her Favourite Frames

27th June 2014 “The frame I’m wearing in the photo is Model Shadow 1. In fact, it’s a pair of sunglasses and I put in optical lenses. It’s from our Limited Edition Shadows – theo by Tim Van Steenbergen. It’s not a frame for everyday because your outfit really has to match.”

“My absolute favourite frame is eye-witness model TB in colour 106. I simply love this frame! It’s asymmetrical, just like the human face. And the houndstooth pattern just gives it that little bit of extra. Very classy and stylish.”

“The other favourite is my Cinquante+Six (VinGtage Collection), in colour 179. I’m a sucker for red, what can I say? It’s just an easy frame, it goes with everything. And the braille dots (it forms the letter H, the other models have the T, E and O) on the front, and side in black gives a whole new dimension to the frame. A dash of colour doesn’t hurt, right?!” www.theo.be JG

Photo of Miet Vaes exclusively for Eyestylist by Luca Santocono.  All Rights Reserved

On tour for summer pop-up

25th June 2014 Corianna “Coco” and Brianna “Breezy” Dotson, the 23 year old twin sisters of the New York eyewear scene, embark on an eyewear adventure this week, taking in Atlanta Georgia, Florida, New York and finally, on 15th August, Toronto. The girls who have risen to fame in the U.S. with their own sunglasses label and unique fashion direction are showing their SS14 apparel and sunglasses designs in the new Translucent Creatures eyewear collection.

Styles we’ve come to know at Eyestylist.com this year as the label starts to reach Europe include Mosi and Rainy Days (above), based on and inspired by an umbrella and the architecture and building structures around the streets of NYC. Unconventional and decadent, they brim with quirky details, fashionista desirability, and a promising direction in quality and finish. www.cocoandbreezy.com CN

Limited edition sunglasses by RVS by V.

24th June 2014 For hot destinations and long haul travel, check you have a fashionable folding sunglass in your suitcase or hand luggage. Our new favourite? Tuscany from RVS by V. is a new limited edition from the Turkish independent label. Designer and founder of the brand, Vidal Erkohen has come up with his own interpretation of this classic sunglass design. “It was my love for vintage Persol that got me into eyewear in the first place,” he explains; “the original 714 folding Persol worn by the likes of Steve McQueen was always a favourite, as it is is for many people. My new foldable design pays homage to that vintage classic while expressing our individuality through a distinctive colourful style aesthetic.” Set with 100% UV protective ultra-luxe lenses, we suggest the supremely cool dark tortoise version with eye-catching gold mirrors. Find this and many other new styles at www.rvsbyv.com. Also available at Gogosha Optique in L.A. – www.gogosha.com CN

Opera Inspires Elegant Frames

20th June 2014 A distinguished, sophisticated collection of beautiful eyewear – The Opera Collection – is part of Line Art by Charmant. Just like an opera, these models are composed of a variety of artistic elements such as the melody of the singers, the music of the orchestra, and the colours of the costumes and stage illumination. Melodic lines expressed in XL2055 (above) offer a harmony of excellent design and superior wearing comfort.

Excellence Titan material used in the designs offers a deliciously light and airy feel, plus the jewel-like intonations with delicately shimmering waved lines are gentle and flowing. “Opera” was awarded the Good Design Award 2013 by the Japan Institute of Design. www.charmant.com JG

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Trend alert: defining lines

17th June 2014

17th June 2014 Look closely at the finest eyewear collections and you’ll see more attention than ever on elegant lines and contrasts in colour. It’s just another manifestation of the focus on detail, individuality and artistic aesthetic that moves these frames into the limelight when it comes to innovation and design sophistication.

The Mykita + Maison Martin Margiela collaboration calls their acetate designs “Dual” (above) – each sunglass style has the ‘double’ effect, with tone-on-tone colour or contrasting schemes such as the supremely desirable nude with black. www.mykita.com

Innovative two-tone layering effects are also a highlight in the top-level metal collections. The high-tech Molecube Series 100 from Derapage – famous for its triple-ply metal hinge – features milled fronts where the bevelling (carved or sculpted effect) is picked out in contrasting colour – a stylish twist of a detail that brings a wonderful flicker of brightness to these comfortable slimline frames. Colour highlights come in canary yellow (our top choice), red, burgundy or orange.  www.derapage-eyewear.com CN