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Iconic Eyewear Shape With Contemporary Touches

25th January 2013 From Benjamin Franklin to Mahatma Ghandi, John Lennon to Jackie O, the round shape has been the preference of intellectuals and style setters. Now round has returned – in some magnificent variations that combine the charm of the original shape, with new colours and curves. Lunettes Kollektion in Berlin has a gorgeous example in La Passante – a gracious round shape in delicious pastels, such as the robin egg blue model (above) www.lunettes-kollektion.com

Paris designer Lucas de Staël launched his own collection last year – LDS – and the elegant goatskin design above (style 15 Grisbleu) combines classic and contemporary elements in a round shape. www.lucasdestael.com

A distinctive round design is highlighted in tortoise acetate (above Bassa) one of several interesting variations on round shapes in wonderful colours by Blue Magic Eye. Definitely classic chic! www.bluemagiceye.com JG

23rd January 2013 A hot new sunglasses project from E&E glasses in Swedish Lapland has caught our attention today. This is a collaboration with Swedish band, Sahara Hotnights to celebrate the music scene in Sweden. “The sunglasses in this edition are inspired by strong women like Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe,” explained CEO Emilia Lindmark. “It’s got the feel of the American West Coast meeting the Swedish Midnight Sun.” Voluptuous and striking in a classical 50s colour palette this range will be released in March. We will keep you updated!

For more on E&E glasses, visit the website at www.eoe-glasses.com/en/   CN

Frames in Beautiful Green Tones

18th January 2013 The colour green is associated with many positive images – it is the symbol of nature, wellbeing, ecology, rebirth and harmony. Eyewear designers are creatively interpreting green variations, and the result is exciting, uplifting and stylish frames. Theo in Belgium – who say that “green is our middle name” – present a bright and brilliant green acetate frame from their cyclists collection – Merckx (above). The colour play juxtaposes vivid green with neutrals for a striking design. www.theo.be

Face à Face Paris is also going green this season, with a lovely group of green-inspired designs, including this sophisticated frame with a smooth matt stainless steel front, and handmade acetate temples in contrasting tones (above Smoke 1). This frame derives from the fascination for the mythic image of Audrey Hepburn  holding a chic “porte-cigarette”. The design is a delightful mix of contemporary elegance, with the vivacious spirit of  Audrey. Note the distinctive artistic touch with the nose design! www.faceaface-paris.com JG