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Favourites for the slopes

5th December 2011 Through December, I plan to pinpoint a few of the best, fashionable sports pieces which would make extra special Xmas presents. To start off, we present two carefully picked designs which stand out for their combination of technical qualities with a stylish edge. This out-there goggle type sunglass (above), “Panic Station” is from the Australian brand Le Specs (known particularly at the moment for their Henry Holland collaboration) and was launched in September. The style is said to offer a good balance of protection with its polarised lenses and cool shape; I would certainly consider it as a fun, trendy look for the sunny spells on the slopes. Find Le Specs Alpine online at www.eyerespect.com. 

Much has been written about the Mykita Mylon collection, with models designed for skiing plus everyday use…the first time Mylon, a polyamide-based material, has been used to produce frames, these designs are described as stable, lightweight and very durable. Zeiss lenses, known for their excellent quality, complete the picture here, while colours vary from classic black to head-turning neon. A futuristic designer sunglass collection produced by slick German eyewear label Mykita. www.mykita.com CN

2nd December 2011 The Gloucester Road based optical store Eyeworks London, founded by Brenda McKernan, hosted a party last night to celebrate a new shop-in-shop concept launched by Cutler & Gross, which the British cult glasses company hopes to roll out to other UK based shops soon. “We have mixed ages coming to the practice and we are very successful with the brands I have picked out, which include some of the finest children’s collections as well as an interesting selection of top-quality, fashionable  European frame ranges for adults,” explained Brenda McKernan. “Cutler & Gross is very well known in London and so it’s a pleasure for us to be the first boutique offering this shop in shop experience. We want to ensure we can offer an exciting choice of  the latest glasses and sunglasses, and, overall, something different from the standard commercial brands.” Fantastic to see an optician in London with so much commitment to providing fashionable glasses to the local neighbourhood.

Visit the shop at 44 Gloucester Road, London SW7, to try on the new styles that have just come in or book an eye test by calling 0207 584 2697. CN www.eyeworkslondon.com