Eyestylist

12th November 2013 The fashionistas were sporting brightly coloured fine eyewear in Paris – see our feature on Christian Roth sunglasses – https://www.eyestylist.com/2013/10/christian-roth-paris-style/, so we urge you to put away all fears of wearing colour on your face, and seek out something sensational for 2014. Bright, cheerful hues are part of the mix again in spring; you’ll see dramatic single shots of primary colour and a new wave of designs featuring colour blasts of neon or layered colour, clashing or coordinated, but always bold and exploring fresh palettes. We highlight three designs that pave the way for the colourful year ahead…..

1. Single shots of strong colour Mornington Crescent from Ron Arad’s PQ Eyewear in canary yellow illustrates the power of one single bright colour. Part of the SLS 3D printed Springs Collection, the design is made from nylon powder using SLS technology and feels soft and pleasant on the face (pictured above.) Find more about PQ Eyewear at www.pq-eyewear.com

2. Innovative colour techniques for “ultrabright ultralight” stainless steel ic! berlin’s electric collection serves up cracking colour choices for stainless steel eyewear, created using a special technically complex PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating technique. The results in terms of the intensity of the colour tones are impressive and among the choices are violet and magenta, colours that are very accessible to many complexions. Stunning. www.ic-berlin.de

3. Layer up with chic combinations At French label Face à Face, the layering of colour permeates through the latest collections, with a variety of moods created in the pairings, such as a hint of art deco in a black and white theme, and a dash of youthfulness in a fresh red with orange (Avril, above). We also love their flecks of neon on temple ends or built into temples (model Chloe).  More lively acetate styles at www.faceaface-paris.com CN

Eyewear in Cool Blues

8th November 2013 Blue is sometimes labelled as a difficult frame colour to wear. Fortunately, designers are very adept at creating beautiful blues that harmonize well with a variety of skin tones. Coppe & Sid’s new styles include a lovely blue and crystal acetate frame – Port Louis – with the colours “nested” inside each other. Coppe & Sid frames are handmade in Italy, and there is a discreet lapis lazuli stone embedded in the temple of every frame. www.coppeandsid.com

At Blue Magic Eye, Italian designers Guya Montermini and Ciro Tugnoli have created a frame with character, and a sense of mystery. The classic, elegant shape – highlighted in deep blue – is contrasted with gold sides. Italian craftsmanship is evident in each handmade design. www.bluemagiceye.com JG