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Cinquante+huit

1st April 2013

Theo Belgium

New designs from Theo’s VinGtage collection include this robust frame with its rugged, angular and chunky shape. Theo designer Serge Bracké created this retro-inspired design in titanium, with decorative rivets on the front and sides of the frame – and there is a hidden message! There are four models, and the rivets on each design form the shape of a letter – in Braille! So cinquante+huit represents the O in theo. Irresistible colours too – including new tones of electric blue (above) and passion red. www.theo.be JG

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Reviews

Cazal 6004

1st April 2013

Cazal Eyewear

Cazal 6004 has the vintage look of the legendary Cazal model 607. It is available as a sun or optical style, and comes in black/gold, black/matt silver or amber/gold. All the new edition Cazal sunglasses tend to be extremely sought after, given the heritage of the label, the quality, and the label’s ability to bring iconic DNA to all its shades. This style is deeply rooted in the legacy of the legendary designer Cari Zalloni (1937-2012) and it’s one more Cazal design you will see in years to come. This is a label that is loved by vintage specialists around the world – and anyone who has taken an interest in eyewear history. Always one we like to revisit. www.cazal-eyewear.com CN

Reviews

5050-79

1st April 2013

Emmanuelle Khanh Paris

Emmanuelle Khanh brought stunning style and character to her frame designs. Nowadays, her legacy continues with re-editions of her original eyewear creativity. 5050-79 in silky, creamy acetate is the latest release from EK, with its intrepid features and bold shape. The frame is signature Emmanuelle Khanh, and further confirms that fine design remains forever stylish, and establishes its own heritage. www.emmanuellekhanh.com JG

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Carters

1st April 2013

Claire Goldsmith / CG Legacy

From the great granddaughter of legendary British label Oliver Goldsmith, Carters from the CG Legacy collection is a clean, good-looking sunglass style that just oozes quality and craftsmanship. Made in Italy, this is a bold shape for men or women – and its deep eye and chunky form is said to make it one of the most popular in the collection. Colours range from classic black to grey on blue sky, a clever two-tone pairing that is one of several distinctive signature touches by this young British designer. One classic to please many! www.clairegoldsmith.com CN

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Adventurer Aviator

1st April 2013

Silhouette

Made in Austria, Silhouette designs are known for being lightweight and stable. We have been looking at a variety of aviators, one of the lead designs in sunwear for this year, and found this one to be both high-tech – it is made of SPX and titanium – and pleasant to wear in terms of the fit, feel and lightness. I tried it on at Silhouette’s recent brand event in London for the presentation of Titan Icon and featuring inspirational entrepeneur, Jo Malone.

The Adventurer style has barely-there temple ends and fixing system featuring silent bridge plates which can be adapted to any face shape and size, to provide a great fit without leaving marks on pressure points – something I always look for. Available in grey, brown and green, and all colours come in a polarized option. www.silhouette.com CN

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Cinquante+huit

Theo Belgium

Cazal 6004

Cazal Eyewear

5050-79

Emmanuelle Khanh Paris

Carters

Claire Goldsmith / CG Legacy

Adventurer Aviator

Silhouette