Swedish designer Anna-Karin Karlsson creates romantic, original eyewear with magical adornment. Among the splendid designs in her new optical collection is Down Lush Boulevard – a charming retro interpretation in black acetate, and white shell roses with gold accents, cascade on the front. Each frame is crafted and drilled by hand. Order romantic Down Lush Boulevard now online via www.annakarinkarlsson.com JG
For an optical frame with elegance and chic, Zero 04 is a beautiful example. Smooth black acetate is finely sculpted with a lifted brow, and then majestically accented with a vintage rolled gold brow bar that extends to the sides. Finest Seven designer Jesse Stevens studied sculpture, and his understanding of the metier brings unique distinction to the frame designs. www.finestseven.com JG
A strong message for ophthalmic frames this year is colour – clear, lucid colour, frequently augmented with sleek marbled effects in contrasting tones. Purple is a favourite – and Anne et Valentin offers this elegant version – D-Tail – in acetate with sharp, clean lines, softened by a murmur of retro/vintage – updated for the present day. The graceful cat eye shape unites dynamism and femininity, accentuating delicate features with an air of assertiveness. www.aneetvalentin.com JG
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/