Hello Glasses, Kyiv (Kiev)
25th July 2013 It is super to see some new, go-ahead stores emerging right around the world, and with that thought, Eyestylist is pleased to introduce Hello Glasses in Ukraine.
Kyiv (Kiev) is a historic city with many special places to visit. Among them are the city beaches along the impressive Dnieper river, where temperatures can soar….stylish sunnies selected by Hello Glasses are therefore likely to be much sought after, but so too are their curated collections of fashion specs which the owners have selected carefully. They include Mykita, Vidal Erkohen’s RVS by V., Ksubi, Black Eyewear and a range of interesting vintage frames (Ray-Ban, l.a. eyeworks and very nice Anglo American examples), as well as famous mainstream lines such as Retrosuperfuture, Prada and Persol.
Hello Glasses, Kyiv (Kiev)
Set up in 2008, first with a vintage blog, and then a showroom, the Hello Glasses team opened to the public in June with its first specs store in an interesting location in the Vozdvizhenka district, a newly renovated historic part of Kyiv. The opening included an informal presentation by Mykita designer, Martin Guentert.
http://helloglasses.com CN
Eyewear For Sunny Destinations
Chic Sunspecs for Summer
23rd July 2013 British based Coppe+Sid have a selection of elegant sunglasses for summer destinations that are beautifully crafted, and available in subtle, stylish colours. Phuket (above) expresses the classic elements in eyewear design that are so important to the two designers – a graceful shape, fine Zeiss lenses, and the marbled effect on superior quality acetate is particularly stunning. www.coppeandsid.com
Oliviero Zanon, who admits to a passion not only for eyewear, but also acetate, designs for the Italian based Res/Rei. With Lucio, (above) two-tone acetate in black and Havana is moulded into a round shape with gentle volume and extended temples. All Res/Rei creations are handmade in Italy, with precise attention to details, fit, and of course, beauty. www.resrei.com JG
Artisan Jewellery
Handcrafted in Vienna by Mona Moore
19th July 2013 We love accessories at Eyestylist! Eyewear, jewellery, hats and bags are special favourites, particularly when the items are handmade and created with passion. On a visit to Vienna, I was fortunate to meet designer Mona Moore, who creates one-off jewellery – every item is completely handmade and unique. “I’ve always loved beads and jewellery,” explained Mona, when we met surrounded by the artistic atmosphere of The Vienna Opera House and The Albertina Museum, “and I wanted to do only exclusive pieces. I find items everywhere for my designs – in markets, on holiday, in shops. Once in Venice I found some amazing Murano glass, and I placed a special order for handmade glass blown beads. It took six months for them to be made; then I returned to Venice to collect them. It’s important to me that everything is one-of-a-kind.” Above: Chandelier earrings
Coral stones, crystals, mother of pearl and freshwater pearls, lava stone, frosted and iridescent beads, and wood and glass beads are used individually in designs, or beautifully, eclectically mixed together, with stunning results. Earrings, bracelets, gorgeous, swingy necklaces, and hatpins are imaginative, unusual, desirable and exciting to wear. For more information about Mona Moore’s exclusive designs, visit www.monamoore.at JG
Sunpocket sunglasses
16th July 2013 I have recently been wearing a classic style of sunglasses by Sunpocket, the company that specialises in foldable designs. The one I have is Kauai in matt black (above) but it comes in many versions, and there is even a new edition (see below) in a collaboration for concept store Colette in Paris.
The frames are made in Mauritius, and aim for a balance of quality, affordability and overall style. It’s not the first style of its type that I’ve tried (I know the Persol ones), but I’m finding it useful to carry these as my spare pair of shades. The shape of the Kauai works for everyday – it’s a bit like having a pair of jeans that you can wear with anything. And the story is quite intriguing – Sunpocket shades were originally popular with skiers and climbers in the 1970s, and they became a bit of a cult accessory, first in France, but now more widely.
The sunglasses fascinate my children because they fit into a tiny well designed transparent box – they must be quite robust or they might not have survived the constant opening up and packing away again by a six year old.
Created in the 1970s, Sunpocket was relaunched in 2011 by Swedish entrepeneur Jacob Hoglund. Stockists now include Opening Ceremony (stocked in NY and the new store in London open from July 19th), Selfridges, UK, Lane Crawford, Hong Kong and Colette, Paris. CN
Eyewear Chic at Dutch Open Polo
Championship Style with Leisure Society
12th July 2013 Beautiful eyewear, gorgeous polo ponies and a winning Belgian team were among the highlights at the Dutch Open Polo event, held in the Dutch countryside at the picturesque Polo Club Vreeland. As co-sponsor of the event, Leisure Society designer Shane Baum was present to see the Belgium team win the coveted trophy, plus the luxurious, elegant sunglasses – Highgate – from the LS collection.
The stunning frame in gold and tortoiseshell with enamel detailing, features lenses protected with Diamond Cast anti-scratch coating. With these fabulous frames, the Belgium team is bound to win even more polo matches! JG
Photo: Belgium Polo Team with Sarah Halbeisen from Baumvision Europe