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| Eyestylist 5th November 2013

Anniversary Celebrations!

JF Rey Creates Sunglass Collection for Renoma

5th November 2013 The iconic Parisian boutique Renoma is celebrating its 50th anniversary and for the momentous occasion –  another legendary French brand JF Rey – has designed an exclusive collection of sunglasses for the shop. Renoma’s fans flock to the chic 16th arrondissement boutique to find the latest cutting edge clothes and trend-setting  accessories – including eyewear, jewellery, bags, watches, luggage and belts. Founded by Maurice Renoma, the boutique is delightfully eclectic, adding to its charm and appeal. www.renomaeyes.com Boutique: www.renoma-paris.com

Roch 9560 - exclusive design for Parisian boutique Renoma
Roch 9560 – exclusive design for Parisian boutique Renoma

 

JF Rey is acknowledged for their creativity and innovation in eyewear. Located in Marseille, their sunny surroundings frequently influence the frame designs in acetate and metal. For Renoma’s 50th anniversary, Roch sunglasses have sleek styling in smooth acetate with fine technical details – a Renoma exclusive. www.jfrey.fr JG

 

| Eyestylist 4th November 2013

S#07 Sequin

Peter & May Walk

An Autumn visit to a branch of Marc Le Bihan opticians in the Marais in Paris highlighted their new release – a collection, named Peter & May Walk, produced in France and created by design duo Xavier Matrand and Marc Le Bihan’s daughter, Laura. This range is available through Marc Le Bihan stores in Paris and a few selected French and international opticians and department stores; featuring classic minimal styling for the opticals, and some fashion surprises in the sunglass collection, the model that caught my eye was this gorgeous statement piece  – model S#07 – which contains real sequinned fabric sandwiched between the smooth Mazzucchelli acetate layers. Unique for seasonal sparkle!

Find the frames at www.peterandmaywalk.com CN

 

| Eyestylist 1st November 2013

Hornet

Rolf Spectacles Austria

Buffalo horn – the classically elegant material for eyewear – is experiencing a resurgence as designers use the fabrication – all eco-friendly – with frames that are timeless and unique. Here we review our favourites.

In their spacious surroundings in the Austrian mountains, the Rolf Team creates – step-by-step – totally handmade horn frames. Select horn plates are used for the designs, which are set on an inner wooden core – no metal or other materials are used. The temples in Hornet are gracefully tapered, and the frame is light, flexible and feels wonderful on the skin. Naturally pure and a work of art. www.rolf-spectacles.com JG

 

| Eyestylist 1st November 2013

Buddy

Götti Switzerland

Natural horn was the first material that Sven Götti used when he started designing frames. His continued appreciation for this natural material is evident in his newest designs. Buddy is constructed with elaborate craftsmanship in genuine horn with a layer of black walnut. Hours of hand polishing ensure a brilliant sheen with unique colouring. Exclusive, authentic and beautiful. www.gotti.ch JG

| Eyestylist 1st November 2013

Relique

Rigards

A complex, painstaking process enabled Ti Kwa at Rigards to create this stunning horn frame. A heat process is used to alter the look of the horn, and the patterns are all varied, as a pure essential oil blend is used during the procedure. Hand polishing makes the frame look as if it has a coppery patina, and a rich history of a cherished relic. No wax is used in creating the matte burnished finish, and it gives the treated horn an air of rare antiquity. An unrepeatable piece of art. www.rigards.com JG