Eyestylist

12th October 2011 Metal specs are bouncing back as a top trend, and I am impressed to see how much some labels have put into developing their techniques for working with favourites such as stainless steel and titanium. One company that has some quickly evolving proposals in stainless steel is l.a. Eyeworks. They have a range of perforated styles which infuse references to classical shaping with a feeling that is new and contemporary….Catnip is a catseye with a difference…it comes in coloured steel – pink, gold or black as pictured, and the light penetrates the surface so that it is somewhat softened. Delightful and totally out there for any one who loves a cat design. www.laeyeworks.com CN

Hall of Frames Highlights Eyewear Adventures

11th October 2011 Hall of Frames, held in Zurich, Switzerland, was an inspirational fountain of eyewear design, and a tempting preview of what’s in store for 2012. Featured were unique, independent international brands that included Götti (shown above, MICA in soft turquoise), Wonder Glasses, Funk, Entourage of 7, Blac, Bellinger, Face à Face, Robert Marc, Paul and Joe, and Rolf Eyewear among others. Swiss Sculptor Didier Voirol, transcends his considerable talents to eyewear and launched a collection with artisan elements.  Hall of Frames illustrated the immense variety that is now possible in fine eyewear design. www.hallofframes.ch www.gotti.ch JG

Eyewear Exhibition in Zurich, Switzerland

07 October 2011 This weekend I’m going to be in Zurich – a favourite destination – to attend the prestigious Hall of  Frames. This twice-yearly event is a little jewel of an exhibition where you can find superb eyewear. Organiser Nathanial Wenger is passionate about eyewear and independent designers. It promises to be an exciting role call of international creators – including Orgreen from Denmark, Götti of Switzerland, Blue Magic Eye from Italy, Robert Marc from New York, Face à Face in Paris and Framers, the cool Berlin brand (featured above), among others. Watch this space for the latest über chic eyewear fashion statements from Zurich. www.hallofframes.ch www.framers.de JG