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Smart glasses: Even Realities and G1 Digital “Panto” Glasses

3rd July 2024

Eyestylist Exclusive – The G1 Digital Glasses are described as the first pair of everyday-wear smart glasses that “uncomplicate life”

Launched end of June 2024, the new G1 Digital Glasses by Even Realities – the first product by the new company – represents a new direction in wearable technology, integrating advanced digital features (viewed on a virtual display) into everyday eyewear, designed with a desire to create a much more sleek and style-oriented product than has been seen before in the category. Evolving beyond the current state of play and a smart glasses category that has tended to offer bulky and over-featured designs with AI companions that lack practical functionality for everyday use, the Even Realities team say that the G1 Digital Glasses can be seen as a new product nexus, prioritising wearability and usability.

“The G1 helps redefine the way people interact with technology,” said Will Wang, Founder of Even Realities. “Our vision is to enable users to see what matters in the merge of digital and physical realities, all while staying connected to the world around them.” Above: the new G1 Smart Glasses by Even Realities, launched just days ago

G1 Digital Glasses – a lightweight, state-of-the-art panto design with a suite of digital features viewed on a green monochrome display (above)

The G1 frame is lightweight, produced in premium materials such as magnesium alloys and a sandstone coating. Its adaptive temple support is made with hypoallergenic titanium alloys and silicone parts, offering a velvety feel. Available with either prescription or non-prescription lenses, the G1 can also be transformed into sunglasses with a clip-on, making them versatile for indoor and outdoor use.

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The G1 Digital Glasses are powered by Even Realities’ own UI, Even OS. Its key features include the Translate for real-time spoken language translation, the Navigate for integrated turn-by-turn directions, and the Teleprompt for an AI-powered virtual teleprompter, aiding in speech and presentations. The QuickNotes and Reminder features can enhance productivity by allowing users to capture notes hands-free, and view instant messages and upcoming events without needing other smart devices. The G1 also works with LLMs like ChatGPT, further extending its functionality. A noteworthy feature is the rechargeable battery which provides, according to Even Realities, 2-3 days of battery life on a single charge.

The high-tech smart product has been designed by a team with a broad spectrum of expertise in optical display technology, optometry, design and manufacturing. They include Will Wang, CEO and Founder, who has a background in consumer electronics, Nikolaj Schnoor, Principal Strategy Officer and Philipp Haffmans, Principal Eyewear Designer. For more information visit: https://www.evenrealities.com/en-GB/company

This feature is an Eyestylist Exclusive published on 3rd July 2024 / Written by Clodagh Norton

Design + Inspiration

Swedish eyewear – EOE Eyewear: new photography released

27th June 2024

The company known for its stylish, high-quality, avantgarde sustainable glasses has shot a new portrait campaign with Pelle Lannefors

The campaign features shots of mother and son duo Ursula and Aaron Wångander wearing EOE frames – including the made-to-order Stone Collection by EOE Eyewear. Ursula Wångander is a stylist and model and is an iconic figure in the Swedish fashion scene.

Among the frames worn by the duo are pieces from EOE’s Stone Collection, one of particular interest and style, combining timeless frame styles with “nature’s raw jewellery” in the form of precious stones sourced in Swedish Lapland. The stones featured include stunning amethyst, smoke quartz, and pyrite – placed with jewellery techniques to embellish temples. Above: Ursula Wångander wears the cat eye style Ogjort by EOE Eyewear – Photography by Pelle Lannefors

Aaron Wångander wearing EOE Eyewear / Stone Collection – Photography by Pelle Lannefors

The summer campaign, which features a series of portraits, was shot by Pelle Lannefors and their wildposting campaign seen around Stockholm featured collages of the images made by Roeland Vanheesbeke.

Find out more at https://eoe-eyewear.com

Arts + travel

Independent eyewear event: Loft San Francisco, USA

25th June 2024

The 2024 edition is confirmed for 5th to 6th October – offering an opportunity to encounter a world of independent eyewear in an intimate setting on the spectacular West Coast

LOFT will return to San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture at Gallery 308 this autumn. This historic venue is set in the Northern Marina District of the city by Fishermans Wharf and features expansive views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Surrounded by parkland, the Fort Mason Center is a vibrant cultural hub located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

“We really love coming back to San Francisco, said Richard Mewha, founder of LOFT Eyewear Shows. “Fort Mason is always a spectacular venue. The views alone make this a very special event. We encourage vendors new and old to make this a must-see event on the eyewear show calendar. Change is in the air and intimate events like this are becoming much more preferable for many of our clients.”

LOFT Eyewear Shows are the premier independent luxury eyewear events held annually in New York City and San Francisco. Since 2000, the LOFT events have showcased exclusive and cutting edge designers from around the world.

“Pioneering this event in San Francisco has always been a pleasure. There is a growing appetite for independent eyewear shows and this event is steadily growing in popularity,” said LOFT Marketing Director, Louis Fullagar. “On the back of the major announcement of our plans to remain in New York, we acknowledge our vendors and their customers are keen for shows like this that have a completely different and relaxed vibe to major conference-type traditional events of the past.”

This year’s San Francisco event will take place over the weekend of 5th to 6th October and will be open from 11.00am – 8.00pm on Saturday, and 9.00am – 6.00 pm on Sunday. There is parking available at the venue and in the surrounding area. As usual there will be a barista, wine tasting, catering and afternoon beverages each day. Find out more about Loft San Francisco at www.lofteyewearshow.com / Eyestylist.com is a media partner for LOFT Eyewear Shows.

Reviews

Active sunglasses: Ciele x Article One

24th June 2024

Ongoing collaboration with Ciele and partnership with Nikki Hiltz

Article One, the specialists in Active Sports Sunglasses combining style and performance, are the producers of GTGlass 2.0, a sunglass style created in a collaboration with Ciele and worn by Nikki Hiltz, a record-breaking professional runner. Above: Ciele x AO – model GT Glass 2.0 – features include adjustable nose pads and rubber temple tips – the frame is made from lightweight GKM for excellent durability and flexibility

Article One and Ciele Athletics debuted the sophomore edition of the Article One x Ciele GTGlass performance sunglasses, an award-winning design first launched in 2020. Earning several accolades for the technical design, including Runner’s World Gear of the Year, the second-generation GT Glass 2.0, boasts a refreshed, distinctly vintage shape, performance material updates, and new colour and pattern offerings.

Article One is a proud partner and sponsor of Nikki Hiltz due to their amazing results on the track and their inspirational leadership and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights. The sunglasses company said: “Nikki has had a truly amazing career on the track, having won three national titles in the 1500m, medaled at the World Championships, and set the American Record in the mile in just the last year alone. Off the track, Nikki has raised thousands of dollars benefitting the LGBTQIA+ community through their Pride 5K race and other partnerships. This year, Nikki chose Athlete Ally as the recipient of our Pride Campaign.”

Article One has created a name for itself as one of few independent eyewear brands specialising in high-quality, high-performance sports eyewear with a focus on good design. Find out more at www.articleoneeyewear.com

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Luxury eyewear: Seya by Götti Switzerland, pure minimalism

19th June 2024

The latest acetate additions at the Swiss luxury eyewear company are naturally on-brand: Seya is a supremely lightweight acetate frame with modern oversized proportions created in a soft and natural colour palette

The new frame, produced with a highly-polished finish, is a light and delicate all-rounder, with an oversized square eye shape and an interesting yet very discreet decorated temple inlay. Götti’s signature colour palette, rooted in natural tones which are flattering to multiple complexions, are, broadly speaking, subtle and discreet, with varieties of Havana, Cappuccino and dark brown alongside light sky blue and bordeaux red. Above: Seya is a refined oversized frame style from Götti

Luxury eyewear – Seya by Götti Switzerland – the colours are understated and easy-to-wear

The translucent acetate featured reveals the delicately detailed temples. A repetitive pattern made up of ‘Ö’s creates a new feature in the designs, which have also been polished by hand for an extremely high shine. The name of the person who has done the polishing work is engraved on the inside of the temple as a mark of quality.

A round sister shape called Silde has been released alongside model Seya. For more information visit www.gotti.ch

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