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David Linley Master Craftsmen Exhibition

7th March 2014

“A Celebration of British design, craftsmanship, engineering and innovation

7th March 2014 A new exhibition at Linley in Pimlico, London (open until 14th March), brings together some of Britain’s exceptional luxury labels and companies, focusing on craftsmanship, skill and innovative design. From disciplines as diverse as fashion, fishing, shooting, furniture and construction, the exhibition beautifully portrays examples of the highest quality traditional British design alongside contemporary labels such as BVS Bespoke, producers of fine accessories and handmade bags. Highlights also include exquisite examples of furniture by Linley – www.davidlinley.com, hats by Lock and Co. – www.lockhatters.co.uk –, the first hatters to design the iconic Bowler, and eyewear by the historic spectaclemakers – who made frames for Sir Winston Churchill and Napoleon Bonaparte – C.W. Dixey (pictured above). www.cwdixeyandson.com

Shoes — John Lobb of St James’s, bespoke shoemakers

Lock & Co Hats — Lock & Co., the oldest hat shop in the world

There is also a rare chance to get close to some of the most exciting designs from iconic automobile and motorbike manufacters such as McClaren and Gladstone Motorcycles.

Curated by David Linley and Scott Simpson, the exhibition is taking place at Linley Belgravia Showroom, 60 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8LP www.davidlinley.com Images (top, and centre) provided by www.davidlinley.com

For more on C.W. Dixey fine eyewear visit www.cwdixeyandson.com CN

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Milanese Specialities

7th March 2014

Beautiful Eyewear Expressions

7th March 2014 Milan is a chic cosmopolitan metropolis, and Eyestylist absorbed the upbeat stylish atmosphere at the eyewear event. The internationalism of eyewear is exciting, and here we present several of our favourite finds in Milan.

Music inspires the Shadows collection that Tim Van Steenbergen created for theo in Belgium. In his younger days, Van Steenbergen loved big guitar sounds, and Shadows features voluminous, bold frames in neutral, “shadowy” colours of white, grey, black and dark blue. The shapes of the sunglasses are offbeat, and robust with distinction. Shadow 5 (above) emphasizes volume and intensity. An imaginative accent is the detail in the ear tip that looks like a guitar pick. A superb Limited Edition! www.theo.be

Victoria - Elegant Matt Wistera by LGR — Victoria – Elegant Matt Wistera by LGR

Luca Gnecchi Ruscone at LGR in Rome captures the artful beauty of wisteria – the cascading flower that grows in clusters – in Victoria. Gracefully sculpted and handmade by Italian artisans, the lifted brow brings additional glamour to the rich colour and shape of the sunglasses. Colour co-ordinated photochromic lenses harmonize with the luxurious design. www.lgr-sunglasses.com

Serge in chic Olive Green by Götti Switzerland

Green and its numerous interpretations is an important colour trend in eyewear. Sven Götti at Götti Switzerland is right on target with a men’s frame in chic olive green acetate. The expressive shape is subtle, yet strong. It’s a great design for men who prefer classics, but also desire style and flair. www.gotti.ch

The Tangram designs by Vanni are inspired by Tangram, an old Chinese puzzle made up of a square divided into several different geometrical shapes, each in one colour. The art of the game lies in creating as many complete figures as possible, using combinations of these parts. Vanni has transformed this puzzle into frames of stylish wisdom, made from custom-made Mazzucchelli slab acetate, and the Tangram texture is all cubes splint into irregular pyramids. This is alternated against a deep crystalline background, which may be see-through or solid. An inventive concept that generates a kaleidoscope of reflected colour. www.vanniocchiali.com JG

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Command Performance

5th March 2014

ic! berlin and Liechtenstein – Style and Song in Milan

5th March 2014 Milan is the fashionable setting for clothing and accessories, and this season’s show for eyewear was enhanced with the presence of German crooner Friedrich Liechtenstein, who lives in the ic! berlin building, and is the Internet sensation performing in ads for Edeka – the German supermarket – with the the song Supergeil. He has achieved superstar status with his natural musical and acting ability. Crowds gathered at ic! berlin to listen to the melodious voice of Liechtenstein, wearing über-smart ic! berlin frames with mirror lenses – U1 Kotti. Spectators were ready to start dancing to Liechtenstein’s velvety tones!

Ralph Anderl enjoying the music of Friedrich Liechtenstein

ic! berlin designer and CEO Ralph Anderl joined in the spirited songfest looking cool and chic in his shiny black shades – Rapo 3 – with exclusive frozen mirrored lenses.

U1 Kotti inspired by Berlin's métro station Kottbusser Tor — U1 Kotti inspired by Berlin’s métro station Kottbusser Tor

To view the amazing Liechtenstein video click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxVcgDMBU94&noredirect=1 – ic! berlin super edgy eyewear at www.ic-berlin.de JG

Photos: Photos of Ralph Anderl and Friedrich Liechtenstein exclusively for Eyestylist.com by Luca Santocono

Arts + travel

Papier Glacé – A Century of Fashion Photography

1st March 2014

Coming Into Fashion with Condé Nast at Palais Galliera

1st March 2014 The rich archives of Condé Nast New York, Paris, Milan and London brings together in this exhibition 150 mostly original prints from leading fashion photographers from 1918 through to the present day. Images from Henry Clarke, Cecil Beaton and Deborah Turbeville, Norman Parkinson, Horst P Horst, the elegant photos of John Rawlings, who had 66 VOGUE covers, plus Herb Ritts and Irving Penn are among the photographers included.

Viewing the photos is a pleasure, as they are well placed to appreciate the creativity, originality and dreamy contexts of the images. Although fashion photography hovers between realism and fiction, the images in Condé Nast publications generally veer towards dreams. In fact, Irving Penn, a Vogue photographer from 1943 to 2004 said: “I always felt we were selling dreams, not clothes.”

The photos are accompanied by fifteen haute couture items from the collections of the Palais Galliera. Two reading rooms provide access to over fifty magazines, plus there are contemporary films projected on a large screen, that provide a glimpse of the possible future of fashion photography. The exhibition continues through 25th May 2014. www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr JG

Photos: All images copyright Condé Nast. Top Image: Edward Steinchen, American Vogue, December 1923

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Hall of Frame – Utrecht

1st March 2014

1st March 2014 Etienne Frederiks and Jolana Reinink of Hall of Frame in Holland share with Eyestylist the history of their boutique.

“We opened the shop in 2008,” says Frederiks, “and Jolanda and I (above photo) wanted to start a little boutique where we could sell things we liked ourselves. In Utrecht, in the middle of the country, there was no such place. We were fantasising about this over a coffee, when we saw a broker hanging up a “For Rent” sign in this beautiful location. Without a plan, we decided to start at that very moment, and agreed with the agent to rent the place. We only wanted to sell what we liked ourselves, and the best brands for us at the moment are Garrett Leight and Suzy Glam. We also love other brands with a strong identity like Mykita, Moscot and Lunettes Kollektion. In addition to this, our collection of vintage frames is getting better and bigger.

Sleek and chic interior of Hall of Frame Utrecht

“For the interior, we searched ourselves for some unique furniture. We wanted an interior that looks exclusive – but accessible. More a fashion store than an optical shop. We are always the first in the Netherlands showing the newest Moscot collection and often we are the only shop in the Netherlands with some limited editions. And of course, we stock the entire Suzy Glam collection. (Etienne’s partner is Suzy Glam designer Susanne Klemm).

Natural wood enhances frame display at Hall of Frame Utrecht

“Retro is still the big thing, but a lot of these styles can be bought now at internet shops or chains. So we are looking for new shapes – metal and acetate combinations, good fittings for different faces, and real good design. For us, business is good, but it’s a pity most opticians don’t choose a specific direction – independent shops suit independent labels.” www.hallofframe.eu JG

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