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| Eyestylist 1st May 2014

RG0002

Rigards

History and tradition blend creatively in sunglasses by Ti Kwa for Rigards. Inspired by the 1950’s and Japanese salarymen, RG0002 features the signature Sanjuro finish on the upper browline. Sanjuro is a textured surface treatment that is entirely hand-finished, and is a nod to Tsubaki Sanjuro, the honorable samurai-recluse from the Akira Kurosawa masterpiece. Each frame is a one-off, with hours upon hours spent hand polishing the frames to a distinctive matte finish that exudes richness and personality. www.rigards.com JG

| Eyestylist 1st May 2014

Berwick

Savile Row

Handmade and produced in London by Algha Works, Berwick from Savile Row has a classic shape that incorporates modern elements; a distinctive, gracefully sculpted brow treatment and acetate tips. The sunglasses are available in either rhodium or rolled gold – the latter a speciality at Savile Row. Pure, uncluttered and elegant. www.algha.com JG

| Eyestylist 1st May 2014

Amethyst

RVS by V.

Super light and as colorful as ever, the Titanium Collection by Turkish label RVS by V. now features seven statement frames, in three different colourways  – as sunglasses or glasses. The designs have a rubber-effect matte finish typical of the brand’s attention to detail and much featured in its acetate line. The ‘Amethyst’, in Black/Gold brings together a trendy split colour front – a look for the season – and small fluo details at the temple tips for a modern, edgy look. Now available worldwide and soon online at rvsbyv.com. CN

 

| Eyestylist 1st May 2014

Fiona

Zac Posen

Manhattan based fashion designer Zac Posen has an international following of women  – including Kate Winslet and Glenn Close – who adore his feminine aesthetics and sensual cuts in rich, luxurious fabrics. Posen has recently launched a collection of elegant eyewear that captures the essence of his clothing, with dramatic shapes and glamour. Fiona in glossy black acetate is an exaggerated cat eye with embellished temples and end tips. Definitely sunglasses with magnetism and charisma! www.kenmarkoptical.com www.zacposen.com  JG

| Eyestylist 1st May 2014

Stunning Sunglasses

Summer Adventures Begin with Super Sunglasses

1st May 2014 Beautiful design, glamour and imagination spotlight sunglasses this season. Colour is bold and glossy, and Tim Van Steenbergen for theo (above) embraces vivid tones and strong styling with Nina, in acetate and stainless steel. The exuberant colours found in the Red Sea inspired the frames that are certain to pump up  your wardrobe and brighten the street scene. www.theo.be

 

Reunion by LGR with "zero base" mirrored lenses
Reunion by LGR with “zero base” mirrored lenses

Mirrored lenses are high on the priority style list this season, and LGR presents a dramatic version – Reunion – in sleek matt black acetate with petroleum mirrored lenses. The unique lenses are called “zero base” as they are completely flat. The perfectly round voluminous shape is cutting edge, chic and modern, and handmade in Italy. Photographed in Italy on Sabaudia beach. www.lgr-sunglasses.com

 

Boombox Noize by ic! berlin
Boombox Noize by ic! berlin

Ic! berlin has collaborated with New York photographer Lyle Owerko to celebrate the absurdly gigantic, yet portable icon of the 1970’s and 80’s – the boombox! Owerko has designed sunglasses for ic! berlin that scream rebellion and demand attention – just as their namesake did on the streets of New York many years ago. Boombox Noize (above) is sun gold sheet metal with clear black nylon lenses, produced in the heart of Berlin. www.ic-berlin.de JG