Eyestylist

| Eyestylist 1st February 2012

Blacktie 139

Dior Homme

An acetate and metal combination, with an eighties square design from an established line for men. The acetate is nicely contrasted against a slim metal browbar. The temples feature the Dior Homme letters in metal, understated yet visible. Colours include gun with black, black with spotted brown, palladium and black or gun and dark havana. A spectacle design that manages to pull off the stylish simplicity of the Blacktie sunglass collection, of which the grey aviators are my preferred choice. See the sunglass range at www.dior.com CN

 

| Eyestylist 30th January 2012

Portland

Etnia Barcelona

30th January 2012 Etnia Barcelona has just released a vibrant, colour-fuelled collection in beautiful, high quality organic resin, extracted from cotton fibres. The caramel texture finish adds to the luminosity of the design, and its avant-garde expression. Available in nine delicious colours – including this lively, bright blue. www.etniabarcelona.com JG

| Eyestylist 27th January 2012

Tabula Rasa

Lunettes Kollektion, Berlin

27th January 2012 Clodagh and I saw the Lunettes Kollektion in Munich and really loved the new designs for Spring/Summer. Uta Geyer’s creations encapsulate the spirit of Retro, the sleekness of modernity, and breezy, stylish chic. Model Tabula Rasa (worn above) has a strong shape and is made from a contemporary glossy black acetate. There are designs for both men and women – vintage inspiration beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans. Further details at www.lunettes-kollektion.com JG

| Eyestylist 25th January 2012

Beppi

Sashee Schuster – Daddycated Collection

27th January 2012 As a child, Alexandra Saschi Schuster had already found the source of future inspiration in her life – her father and the way he dressed. Père Schuster also wore glasses, which influenced, and eventually lead his daughter to create an eyewear collection, dedicated to her father, with Retro-chic forms and distinctive colourations. Handmade in Austria, the frame above demonstrates the beauty of lovely purple/blue combinations that are a highlight of the spring season. Further information at www.funk-eyewear.com JG

 

| Eyestylist 25th January 2012

Madame

Waiting for the Sun

26th January 2012 Waiting for the Sun, the trendy French sunglass label, has created this two-tone bamboo style, in a limited edition of 50 pieces. It’s available on their website in this pure white and natural finish version, and can be viewed alongside the full range of natural teawood and bamboo styles. One other favourite shape is the new “Delta Naturel”. These wood sunglass styles are fitted with Zeiss lenses and are available primarily through fashion retailers, priced at around 130 euros.  Check their website for more details. www.waitingforthesun.fr CN