Italian creators Mondelliani mix transparent crystal acetate with sea blue lenses – very chic for summer holidays and beach escapades. The round shape is accented with a curved nosepiece and distinctive temples. Also available in lovely tones of cocoa, green and violet with contrasting coloured lenses. www.mondelliani.it JG
Fresh and refreshing two-tone green highlights smart styling by Lafont Paris. There is a slight vintage air to the pure, uncluttered lines of the frame, created in high quality acetate, with a discreet temple accent. We receive many requests at Eyestylist for suggestions about frames for small faces – Oletta is an excellent choice. www.lafont.com JG
The handsome retro Stanley frame in the Original Penguin men’s collection is suave and up-to-the-minute in rifle green. The addition of the tiny stripes in the nose rests is a splendid touch to reflect an element of the Original Penguin apparel collection from which the details are inspired. Upbeat, stylish and elegant to wear. Also available in matt black, bold cherry tomato and vintage indigo. www.kenmarkoptical.com CN
1st June 2014 Natural materials are a growing phenomena in product design. And so too in the world of fashion accessories. Whether wood, leather or cork, brand-new inspirational ideas for incorporating natural materials with skill highlight the trend for traditional expertise and craftsmanship in modern design. We’ve picked some exciting examples – including an urban bicycle by SELVA (highlighted by the Formabuona Italian crafts project), and some examples of authentic artisan eyewear – frames that look good and impress us when it comes to all important practicalities – the fit, the wearability and overall quality and comfort. CN
1. Chapman by Anni Shades, featuring limited edition mirrored lenses www.annishades.bigcartel.com 2. Libellule by When I was Seven7een, a natural handmade leather eyewear case, www.wheniwas17.fr 3. Hubble by Feb31st www.feb31st.it 4. Dauphine 09 by Rolf Spectacles – from the main | wood collection, made of European plane, and the very latest release from the Austrian artisan label – www.rolfspectacles.com 5. THOR wooden trolly, Embawo from www.formabuona.com / www.embawo.com 6. Tolomeo Sun by Feb31st www.feb31st.it 7. Urban bicycle by SELVA, from www.formabuona.com 8. Cork Collection, soft case / PIJAMA from Formabuona, www.formabuona.com
Rita, and its sister frame Vivien, are inspired by the works of American artist Sterling Ruby. Awash with colours infused into the transparent base material, this version inspires thoughts of light blue puffs of cloud. It’s all about using the acetate material as a blank canvas, and then creating the work of art. A big super feminine oversized statement, Rita is named after 1930s Hollywood legend, Rita Hayworth. The frame is fitted with tinted lenses from Zeiss. www.mykita.com CN