We salute the season with an international line up of eyewear innovation. We are off to MIDO – the eyewear fair in Milan, and will highlight what’s new throughout the month.
Exciting frames from ten different countries are featured in Reviews, and voyage with us to China to find a stunning boutique, then to Italy for our Designer of the Month.
City Guides previews a long anticipated exhibition on a cultural icon that is opening in London. Click and stay with Eyestylist for what’s happening in eyewear fashion.
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Themes & Variations
Round Shapes With Distinction
29th March 2013 In our recent travels, we have spotted several round shapes that quickly became favourites. There are adventurous round versions, and lovely classic interpretations as well. Interior designer and eyewear creator Veronika Wildgruber features frames with the lenses set into intersections (above Magnolia). The result is a very light design with chic and technical triumph. www.veronikawildgruber
The simplicity of Sven Götti’s Aubert (above) is very appealing with its elegant round shape, highlighted with a delicately curved nosepiece, and beautifully crafted in titanium. The frame is as light as a feather, and extremely comfortable to wear. www.gotti.ch
Tortoiseshell and round shapes are natural partners, and ClassicS by Coppe+Sid is a new collection with smart designs in smooth acetate. I saw this collection in Milan, and like the retro spirit with its modern character in quality acetate. www.coppeandsid.com JG
Trend watch: Outside influences
Art and fashion inspire new designs
26th March 2013 The Milan show a few weeks back showed us that there is a developing story in design inspirations…we saw the tantalising Bocca collection by Face à Face which has been extended into a Capsule line…born from designer Pascal Jaulent’s love for the form of the Dali “Mae West” Sofa, the lip fronts grew elegant legs, wearing elegant shoes; these range from high heel stilettos to the black varnish Richelieu shoes, a tribute to the Yves Saint Laurent smoking suit.
Pictured above, Bocca Rock 1 col. 005. www.faceaface-paris.com
Meanwhile, British label Cutler & Gross has immersed itself in the world of the surreal with a S/S collection that is showy and creative, with frames such as the slightly eccentric 1030s-esque 1081 with cutaway bridge that hints at the watches in Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali. Something unique and eye-catching again that has been created with thought and pushes the boundaries. The frame is available in matt dark turtle/white layer (pictured) and a very interesting willow. www.cutlerandgross.com CN
New style Paris store for J.F. Rey
22nd March 2013 Paris is one of the best capitals for unique eyewear shopping. Our latest find is the Parisian base of Marseille designer, Jean-Francois Rey – this store showcases the label’s own collections – J.F. Rey and BOZ, and it is one of five stores around the world – the others are in Tours, New York, Tokyo and the label’s hometown of Marseille.
The J.F. Rey label is known particularly for its attention to creativity and innovation in eyewear, launching designs such as JF 2499 below, that explore new directions in metal work and engraving and cutting techniques. www.jfrey.fr www.boz-eyewear.fr
J.F. Rey boutique, 2, Square Delambre 75014 Paris CN
Global Kids Fashion Week showcases S/S trends
Zoobug London takes to the catwalk
22nd March 2013 Eyestylist attended the first Global Kids Fashion Week in London on Wednesday for a runway show – in aid of Kids Company – highlighting Spring/Summer ’13 trends. Organised by online kidswear retailer AlexandAlexa.com, this was an event for parents and their children, but also attended by many VIPS and fashion press. The children were beautifully styled in pretty pastels, super brights and 80s neons, with a focus on strong colour and delightful pattern, including tiny florals and polka dots, and each outfit was accessorised with sweet hairpieces, accessories, flowers and a selection of coordinated spectacles and sunglasses by the British eyewear specialists, Zoobug. Image – courtesy of Zoobug – above: Boy wears new Aviator style in neon yellow by Zoobug, available at www.zoobug.com/shop/Sunglasses/AV-Yellow-134/
Above, a model wearing Little Paul & Joe Spring/Summer ’13 and Zoobug’s Sunny sunglasses at the Global Kids Fashion Week SS13 public show. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for AlexandAlexa.com)
See the Sunny sunglasses by Zoobug in colour “smokey” (£39) above at http://www.zoobug.com/shop/Sunglasses/Sunny-Smokey-172/ CN