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| Eyestylist 1st June 2013

Du Cap

Leisure Society, America

Shane Baum at Leisure Society expresses supreme elegance in his design Du Cap. The name is a tribute to the fabulous Hotel Du Cap on the French Rivera, the inspiration for this beautiful frame in titanium and acetate. The titanium temples deserve special mention – they are plated in gold, accented with coloured enamel, and elaborately etched with precise detail. The Mountain Tortoise acetate is achieved with a Tokyo tortoise base, with blacks and yellows, and the top half is then accented with a subtle layer of gold  flakes. www.leisure-society.com JG

| Eyestylist 1st June 2013

9806

Lindberg, Denmark

Danish design is recognised for its clear, pure architectural lines, and Lindberg is the Danish specialist in eyewear. This beautiful frame expresses character and strength. Matt acetate and titanium enhance its classical lines, and the details are superb – from the texture of the acetate, to the distinctive sides in titanium and acetate. www.lindberg.com JG

| Eyestylist 1st June 2013

Manila

Coppe+Sid – United Kingdom

There is a cosmopolitan attitude and personal touch in eyewear designs by Coppe+Sid. The frames in the collections are named after major global cities, and their respective airports. Each frame is handmade in Italy, numbered, and comes with a warranty to guarantee the customer has the genuine article. Manila (above) in beautiful hues of soft turquoise with surf white sides, expresses a hint of retro with its gentle cat eye shape. www.coppeandsid.com JG

| Eyestylist 1st June 2013

De Beauce

Tarian France

Designer Jeremy Tarian searched for two years to find a particular acetate colour to include in his collections. The Silmo D’Or winner achieved his goal with acetate that looks like horn, created exclusively for Tarian. The variance in the colourations and shadings give De Beauce a classic dignity and beauty. www.jeremytarian.com JG

| Eyestylist 1st June 2013

Cruisin

Vuerich B, Spain

In a little workshop in Barcelona, Baptiste Vuerich creates original, fun frames handcrafted from old recycled skateboard decks. Vuerich points out that only used decks – which he buys mainly from skateboarder teenagers – are transformed into frames. Cruisin is artfully designed so that the smooth wood grain is evident, and the pale blue sides add a delicate touch. www.vuerichb.com JG