Colour is keynote at Modelliani – the Italian brand features contemporary shapes with distinct colour harmony. N. Punto 39 is a lovely springtime optical choice in acetate in fresh green tones, balanced with a tortoiseshell camouflage marbled effect. The front has a matt finish, providing a subtle contrast to the frame design. To discover more Mondelliani frames, visit www.mondelliani.it JG
1st February 2014 Perfectly styled on Laurenne Juliet in the latest short movie, Laurenne in Three from Formento+Formento – www.formento2.com, Christian Roth announces the launch of his latest super-size glamorous sunglass style, Opposites Attract. The handcrafted acetate shape features the designer’s signature kaleidoscopic effect, and, says Roth, undergoes a manufacturing process that is long and extremely meticulous.
One of the new Christian Roth styles for 2014, coming soon on shop.christian-roth.com / www.christian-roth.com For more on Christian Roth “fashionista style” on Eyestylist.com, visit:
https://www.eyestylist.com/2013/10/christian-roth-paris-style/
1st February 2014 A visit to Musée Carnavalet is always a pleasure, and particularly when there is a special exhibition. The Museum is comprised of two townhouses in The Marais, and has a splendid historical pedigree. The Marquise de Sévigné lived there for almost twenty years, and the extensive collections and interiors at Carnavalet enables visitors to view life as enjoyed by aristocracy through several centuries. In addition to the permanent collection, the current exhibition pays homage to fashion trends from La Belle Epoque to the 1930’s. Roman d’une Garde-Robe (The Novel of a Wardrobe) traces the emergence of the grand haute couture houses in Paris through the remarkable wardrobe of Alice Alleaume, a “vendeuse” or chief saleswoman at Chéruit on Place Vendome.
The influence of Alleaume’s family – her couturière mother Adéle, and her sister Hortense, who worked at Worth – and the professional life and tastes of these fashionable Parisians, are the factors that orchestrate the exhibition. Elegant fashions from Worth, Jeanne Lavin, Chéruit, plus superb accessories – hats, gloves, bags and jewellery are included. Beautifully handwritten letters, documents, photographs and sales records, transport the viewer to a gilded age of glamour and refined style. When in Paris – a visit to The Novel of a Wardrobe will enchant and delight. While at Musée Carnavalet, take time to view the beautiful gardens – they are a joy all year – and especially now when the lovely greenery and colourful flowers bring a cheerful note to a winter’s day. Exhibition continues through 16 March. www.carnavalet.paris.fr JG
Photos: Top image: Evening Dress Debut XXème Siècle Rose Silk Mousseline with paillettes, ivory tulle and embroidery of pearls and sequins. Stéphane Piera/Galleria/Roger-Viollet Shoes: Stéphane Piera/Galleria/Roger-Viollet Hellstern Droites Reserves
Designer Fabienne Coudray-Meisel combines trend-led colourful patterned acetate – tortoise and stripes – with clear translucent colour – in model Blink from the Volte Face Collection. A line that showcases French quality design and an innovative presentation of colours and materials, the Volte Face collection is available through J.F. Rey stockists and at J.F.Rey Soho (www.jfreysoho.com) in New York.
J.F.Rey Soho, 448 West Broadway New York, NY 10012
www.volteface.com
1st February 2014 Located between Gdansk and Gdynia, Sopot is a Polish seaside town, known for its art nouveau architecture and beautiful historic parks and gardens. This is the location of OOG, a concept store for niche eyewear brands such as Gotti, ic! berlin, Oscar Magnuson, Andy Wolf, Mykita and REIZ Germany.
“In Poland, there are few optical stores like this that promote true eyewear design over the mass-produced,” explains owner and eyewear distributor, Adam Kujawski. “I am sure it will change in the future, but for now we are one of just 5 or 6 stores working with interesting independent brands.”
An architect-designed interior, the work of Polish interior designers, Manadesign – www.manadesign.pl, was completed in July 2013. The ambience encourages customers to try on as many glasses as they wish in a comfortable, stylish yet homely atmosphere they will return to for new inspiration.
“We have decided to give our customers a choice of different labels,” adds Kujawski, “and we aim to bring more brands that we love to Poland, as soon as we can.”
OOG Eyewear Concept Store, Grunwaldzka 22/3, 81-758 Sopot, Poland www.oog.com.pl CN
Photography by tomirriphotography.com