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| Eyestylist 1st May 2024

Cabrio Eyewear: the Satin Collection

Made by the eyewear innovators HOET in Belgium, the latest products in the Cabrio Collection have a satin finish, inspired by the softness and translucency of elegant fabrics

A new 3D printed collection by HOET – produced in Belgium – features a satin-inspired finish like that of different fabrics including satin and toile. The eyewear is made from liquid resin which the design company says offers a new opportunity in eyewear design.

Cabrio Eyewear: the frame fronts in the Satin Collection are 3D printed – the material has a soft texture and translucent finish

“Sustainability and eco-friendly production remain key as this new materials causes no material waste. The liquid resin hardens through photopolymerisation, leaving a hard structure which is tactile and soft to the touch…”  HOET Eyewear

The Satin Collection by Cabrio is a new launch for HOET Eyewear for Spring/Summer 2024. To find out more about the Cabrio brand, and how the collection uses new materials and innovative techniques to create unique aesthetics in eyewear, visit https://cabrio-eyewear.be/

| Eyestylist 29th April 2024

Sport sunglasses: Article One x Mission Workshop

An activewear frame for cycling and running enthusiasts – the sport sunglasses have been spotted on Ryan Gosling

With its unique take on the classic navigator design, the collaboration design from Article One x Mission Workshop offers a cool timeless design, with hidden advantages for use during sport. Handcrafted in Italy, the aim was to create an extremely versatile accessory that can seamlessly transition from day-to-day activities to intense athletic pursuits.

The sunglasses boast performance-driven elements highlighted by a TR-90 polymer construction — a durable, lightweight and hypoallergenic material. The frame also features technical details such as Italian polarised CR39 lenses that block 100% of UVA/UVB rays and prevent road glare, adjustable silicone nose pads and rubber temple tips for grip and hold, backside anti-reflective lens coating and spring hinges. The style is currently available in Green Tortoise, Vintage Crystal, Black Marble and Purple Tortoise.

Article One x Mission Workshop
Article One are specialists in sports eyewear offering classic and old-school frame shapes that have been recreated with technical adjustments to give them high-tech appeal for those who wish to use the frames for activities and sports. The brand was founded in Flint, Michigan by former collegiate runner Wes Stoody. As the principal designer since the first collection launch in 2016, Stoody centres fashion at the heart of his creative process – constantly challenging traditional aesthetics of the performance category. Article One has teamed with Mission Workshop to produce a series of collaboration sunglasses since 2021 – the Mission Workshop label is San Francisco-based and creates bags, clothing, and footwear for urban cyclists. To find out more visit https://articleoneeyewear.com
Photography by Bryan Banducci.

| Eyestylist 24th April 2024

Lamarca Eyewear: natural sparkle in Ceselli range

The acetate frames in the Ceselli collection at Lamarca sparkle naturally thanks to an intriguing artisan technique more commonly applied in jewellery

Named after an artisan technique involving particular workmanship in jewellery (“ceselli” means “chiselled” in Italian), the Ceselli collection by Lamarca Eyewear features sophisticated acetate designs worked by hand to create minute 3-dimensional “sculpted” patterns across the acetate surfaces. Referred to as the “Diamantatura” technique, and using tools which feature sharp diamonds, the result of the work is so precise and detailed that no further subsequent polishing of the frames is required once the work has been completed. Colours – and colour combinations – for each frame are selected to enhance the final “brilliance” of the surfaces, which sparkle naturally as if they were embedded with crystals – in both light and dark colours. Above: in the Ceselli collection by Lamarca Eyewear, model 129 offers a 3-toned rounded eye shape with the surface technique decorating the upper section – the frame is also available in a chic black. a lilac and the peach/lilac combination below

Ceselli 129 by Lamarca Eyewear – translucent acetate with a finely worked upper rim that sparkles in the light

The latest models in the line are characterised by fresh elegant translucent colours including 3-tone combinations and single blocked tones which are on-trend this season such as red and bright blue. The particularly flattering shapes featured include a cats eye (137), a soft rectangular eye shape with a curved top line (113) and a round eye shape with a slightly angular or geometric-inspired outer edge (129) – all designs for women that combine timeless design inspiration and elements that are currently popular – particularly via the unique colour stories.

| Eyestylist 23rd April 2024

Diffuser Tokyo: the ultimate storage case for specs

The Japanese accessories brand, Diffuser Tokyo has just released their 10-piece eyewear carrier – the Parallelogram Prism storage box – and its flying of the shelves!

Previewed at SILMO 2023, and now available in two distinctive colours, this new versatile eyewear carrier by Diffuser Tokyo  stores up to ten pairs of glasses and sunglasses. The case, which is called the Parallelogram Prism storage box (TYPE 10) is made in Japan from Italian leather and represents the most refined and appealing eyewear storage system for multiple pairs of glasses on the market. As well as an exceptionally luxurious finish and soft suede interior, the box has a compact design making it ideal for everyday use and attractive colourways, with a choice of black with camel or hazelnut with green. Above: the new 10-piece case created by Diffuser Tokyo, the specialists in high-quality eyewear accessories

Diffuser Tokyo – designed “for your eyewear lifestyle”: a storage case for specs and sunglasses, launched in Spring 2024

The Parallelogram Prism cases have an additional hidden feature that makes them unique: built-in magnets make it possible to stack multiple cases on top of each other safely and comfortably, ideal for anyone wanting to use multiple pieces.

Diffuser Tokyo is the global leader in luxury eyewear accessories, and their refined products are stocked by the finest optical boutiques and stores worldwide. Their product range in 2024 includes eyewear cases, display stands, pouches, wearable holders and cords. Find out more at www.diffuser-tokyo.com

| Eyestylist 18th April 2024

RES/REI: the Sculptures Collection

In the Spring / Summer 2024 collection by the Italian label, highlights include the glamorous models in the Sculptures Collection with its new coloured Havanas and elegant bilayer materials combined with classical tones – inspired by the light effects at twilight

Previewed at Mido in February, the Italian label has introduced three new sunglass models to their Sculpture family: Moonlight, Rainbow, and Nightfall. These models stay true to the Sculptures family’s distinctive style, featuring prominently faceted fronts that accentuate the bilayer materials. Each model has been uniquely designed to capture the essence of artificial neon landscapes, displaying colour combinations inspired by “the stunning interplay of light and reflections seen during twilight transitions”.Above: Moonlight by RES/REI in the Sculptures Collection – pictured in green Havana with a contrasting reddish Havana – the frame also comes in a delicate gradient pink, brown tortoise and black marble

Detail: the square model Nightfall in the Sculptures Collection by RES/REI – pictured in grey / purple with gradient grey lens

The Moonlight sunglasses embody the soft hues of night turning into day, while model Rainbow is imagined as a reflection of the spectrum of light just as the sun rises or sets. Model Nightfall captures the deep, mysterious tones of day surrendering to night, the designers explained.

 

Detail of model Rainbow by RES/REI in coloured Havana tones

The bold sculpted feel of the frames has been achieved by enhancing the three-dimensionality of the acetate on the front and back of the frame. By using this process, the layering of the different patterns in the acetate is immediately eye-catching.

RES/REI is an independent Italian design company based in Treviso, Northern Italy. To find out more about the new sun and optical collections for Spring / Summer 2024, visit www.resrei.com