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Mondelliani sunglasses arrive in London

15th May 2013 For a taste of the Mediterranean and in readiness for Summer, head to the prestigious jewellery store Kirsten Goss London on Holland Street. The shop is hosting a special, one-month-long pop-up for the Rome-based independent sunglasses label Mondelliani, who produce elegant sunglasses in exceptional Italian acetate. Bright, bold and beautifully crafted exclusively in Italy, the collection is inspired by the unique and joyful colours and moods of the Mediterranean and the Aeolian Islands near Sicily. Each model is fitted with quality Zeiss lenses with elegant tints that match or contast with the colours of each design.

Kirsten Goss London is a specialist accessory destination stocking unique labels such as Urban Edge, Bete Noire Jewellery and Gina Foster Millinery. For more on Mondelliani Glasses visit: https://www.eyestylist.com/2012/11/eolie-collection/

www.mondelliani.it   www.kirstengoss.com

Kirsten Goss London, 29 Holland Street, W8 4NA.

…Available online!

14th May 2013 Sunglass variations abound this season – and here we feature two designs that you can shop for immediately online via Eyestylist…click on BOUTIQUES to place your order!

British brand Fan Optics launched last year, and their frames take inspiration from old English regional names. Ailen, meaning made of oak, is luxuriously fabricated in amber toned acetate (above, Ailen in tortoiseshell). Handmade crafting ensures fine detailing and superb quality. www.fanoptics.co.uk

Christian Roth captures the spirit of summer, the luxurious mood of The Hamptons, and the feel of “The Great Gatsby” with Peace and Love (above). The pearl acetate frame is highlighted with a sunny yellow trim on the lenses – both front and inside – and a whimsical touch of green and yellow on the end tips. Cool and refreshing! www.christian-roth.com

A stylish illusion by Grey Ant

10th May 2013 This label knows how to do things differently. Proof comes in this one-of-a-kind sunglass style, ‘Inbox’, designed in tortoise – and a gorgeous ivory – with smart silver (or gold) flash lenses -four to be precise. The illusion of a 1950s frame built into a much larger pair of lenses is unusual, quirky and, in our minds, an admirable achievement. The styles are designed in New York and made in Italy in small quantities; they are available worldwide from the Grey Ant online store. Overall, the collection offers a new take on tradition, with the additional promise of quality in the design and making; take a closer look at www.greyant.com and see their celebrity favourite, The Foundry, featured here: https://www.eyestylist.com/2012/05/my-favourite-sunglasses-5/ Now available in London at Liberty’s. CN

Sunglass Glamour from Vera Wang

7th May 2013 Harmony, beauty and style are the foundation of the superbly elegant fashion and eyewear designs from Vera Wang. She has an innate feeling for movement in beautiful fabrics, and in the fine crafting of eyewear materials. Two designs are particularly luxurious – Meila (above) in Italian acetate and stainless steel. The voluminous shape is highlighted with a metal clip above the nose bridge.

Another of our favourites is Aldora – a refined, sleek design in crystal acetate. Crystal against the dark lenses has an aura of mystery and surprise – a definitive diva design! www.kenmarkoptical.com JG