RVS by V. designer, Vidal Erkohen has a way with statement colour and surprising colour combos. Model Ze is an RVS by V. classic, first launched in 2007, and now re-released in this playful combination of dark tortoise with trendy citrus lime. Ze is only available in this particular colour combination in a batch of 40 pieces, and to keep it even more special, the colour combo will not be repeated again! Rare shades from a specialist based in Turkey. www.rvsbyv.com CN
13th February 2014 The Parisian label re-enforces the city’s reputation not only as The City of Light – but The City of Love – with their limited edition Bocca frames. Last year, they created the Bocca heart (below), and this year, they have two exciting designs on the Bocca theme. Above, Bocca Rock in Black and Bocca Smoking in purple. To further note the Love Day, Face à Face is asking FO(LOVERS) to send their thoughts about the capsule collection Bocca. Participants can send photos, video, text – all is possible – via e-mail, Instagram and Facebook.
Members of the Face à Face team will then choose their favourite testimony, and the winner will receive a Face à Face frame of his/her dreams! So join in the Valentine’s festivities – send in your testimony today – et bonne chance! www.faceaface-paris.com JG
12th February 2014 The Rolf team’s passions are diverse – among them automobiles and eyewear. However, the two items are intricately linked in The Rolf World. Cars are an inspiration for their innovative designs in pure horn, wood, and stone that are all handcrafted in their Tyrol premises. So it was natural that when a disused petrol station became available near the Rolf offices, it was the perfect setting for a Rolf Boutique.
While on a visit to the shop, Rolf sales director Bernhard Wolf explained how the possibility of opening the store presented itself in an unusual manner. “This space was originally a petrol station. When the gas station closed, the bank actually offered us the shop, and we said yes. We have many clients who travel from Germany to buy frames in the boutique – customers want to by from the people who make the glasses. It is usually a member of the Rolf team who can be found working in the shop,” said Wolf.
As a former petrol station, there is ample parking space. The interior is inviting and cosy, and here you’ll find the full collection of Rolf Spectacles. Customers can leisurely try on the amazing designs to their hearts’ content. www.rolf-spectacles.com JG
12th February 2014 The Board of Directors and Employees of Silhouette International Schmied AG in Linz, Austria, have announced the passing of visionary Silhouette founder, Arnold Schmied Sr., on 31st January 2014. Schmied was an eyewear pioneer. He and his wife Anneliese founded Silhouette in 1964, and the company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Schmied was among the first to visualize eyewear as a fashion accessory; he had the desire to create frames that enabled people to look chic and smart, while improving their vision. He was an enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit, with courage and a passion for eyewear. He initiated many concepts that led the brand to be distributed worldwide, and now employs 1500 people internationally.
The Eyestylist team extends sincerest condolences to the Silhouette family, friends and employees. www.silhouette.com JG
10th February 2014 The French label ‘When I was Seven7een’ is already a hit in the finest optical stores in Paris, and we happen to know that their eyewear cases have just become available in London. Regis Dajczman, designer and founder, first worked with leather at the age of 17 with two guys called the Baileys Brothers. Since then he has been working as an art director but he has come back to leather to create his own line featuring handmade bags, phone holders, bracelets, and….Libellule (in English, “dragonfly“), a chic, easy-to-carry eyewear case.
Eyestylist is delighted to announce that we have five of these leather cases by When I was Seven7een that we shall be giving as Spring gifts. For a chance to win, find full details on our Facebook page today. CN
When I was Seven7een, 36, Rue des Jeuneurs 75002 Paris www.wheniwas17.fr