Vera Wang has kindly given us a preview of their forthcoming 2014 Salon Collection of optical frames – stunning designs in beautiful soft colours. Eilonwy Lilac is subtle and refined with a transparent lilac acetate front, and temples in marbled tones. A delicate touch is the gold accent that runs across the rim of the frame, and onto the side. The result is a timeless design with elegance and flair. www.kenmarkoptical.com JG
Guya Montermini and Ciro Tugnoli, designers at Blue Magic Eye, enjoy searching for sheets of old acetate. Their latest find includes this vintage green and Havana colouration – circa 1980’s – from the Italian acetate specialist – Mazzucchelli. The retro inspired shape in style 4700 5 features polished metal temples in olive green for an elegant, soft effect. Other colour combinations are available too – including a chic grey and blue duo. www.bluemagiceye.com JG
1st August 2013 One of our most admired Parisian boutiques – Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde (Eyestylist 1st June 2011) – has a new name: The House of Eyewear. The name change occurred because of the international reach of the boutique’s customers. Expansive, beautiful and varied collections are available in the elegant shop located on a sought after Parisian address: 30 rue de la Trémoille in the 8th arrondissement. Global designers represented include LGR by Luca Ruscone, Anna-Karin Karlsson, Paulino Spectacles, Face à Face, Patty Paillette, Thierry Lasry, l.a.eyeworks, Victoria Beckman and many more. Owner and optician Sandrine Pereira was quoted as saying: “We sell happiness”….and we add eyewear excitement! On your “must see” list when in Paris – The House of Eyewear for a creative eyewear celebration. www.thehouseofeyewear.com JG
The innovative Danish company has recently released new designs with remarkably slender shapes – the Lindberg n.o.w. Collection. Composite materials and delicate ultra-light titanium temples team for a masterful result in elegant, uncluttered frames, such as the men’s design shown above. The understated, distinctive composition is minimalist and unobtrusive. With the advanced-technology front featuring transparent colour gradients, as well as subtle groove colours, the effect is a gentle contrast with the titanium temples. The Lindberg n.o.w. is available in 15 different colours. www.lindberg.com JG
1st August 2013 The creative explosion of London fashion in the 1980’s sets the pace for this lively exhibition. Many of the designers who are acclaimed today, had their roots in the heady days of London club life and fashion. Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Betty Jackson, and Katherine Hamnett are among the pioneers who altered fashion during this period.
The impact of London club culture was felt far beyond the club doors, and reinvented fashion worldwide. More than eighty-five outfits from the designers, plus accessories by Stephen Jones and Patrick Cox, are on display, and illustrate the creative relationship between catwalk and club wear. Exhibition continues through 16 February 2014. To book tickets, visit www.vam.ac.uk/clubtocatwalk JG
Top photo: Body Map A/W 1984 Cat in the hat takes a rumble with a techno fish Model: Scarlett Cannon Copyright Monica Curtin Middle photo: 1985 Joseph jumper: Victoria and Albert Museum, London