Eyestylist

MET 02

1st October 2011

Histoire de Voir

The touch and feel of smooth, sensuous calfskin, expertly tooled, possesses an elegant look for distinctive eyewear. The latest collection from Historie de Voir is particularly outstanding.This style with its dramatic shape, is totally handcrafted from fine quality calf skins, with the rim and temple in inox. One of the lovely aspects of leather is that with continued wear, it becomes even more beautiful. Available in ten gorgeous colours, including Red Pony, shown above. Historie de Voir is sold at Eyes Pleasure, 40 rue Saint Suplice, Paris 75005, and at Optic Gallery, Galerie Louise 18, 1050 Brussels. Further details at www.histoire-de-voir.com JG

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Reviews

Senso

1st October 2011

Face à Face

Mae West was a gutsy gal who always exhibited brash vitality and enthusiasm for life. She would certainly be enthusiastic about these Silmo d’Or nominated sunglasses from Face à Face. West’s emboldened spirit motivated many, including fan Salvador Dali, and he created the well-known Mae West Lips Sofa, the inspiration for these flirty, feminine frames. The artistically crafted, sculptured shape is accented with just a hint of “red lipstick” on the sides to highlight their impertinence. Mae West would approve! www.faceaface-paris.com JG

Four

The Casuarina

1st October 2011

Baum Vision

This stunning design by Shane Baum is a classic 1970’s shape in sleek gold plated titanium across the top and temples, and tortoise acetate. Then the wearer is spoilt for choice, with a selection of either diamonds, sapphires, or tigers eye nestled into the temple. With its 70’s demeanour, Ivy League sophistication, and superb shape, these exquisite sunglasses possess an equally exquisite fit. Baum Vision’s eyewear crafting is truly couture, like handcrafted clothes from master designers. www.baumvision.com JG

Five

5281

1st October 2011

The Monte Carlo Collection, Beausoleil

Frédéric Beausoleil is passionate about acetate. For nearly a quarter of a century, he has transformed this material into glamorous eyewear with his creative ingenuity and reverence for tradition. His latest collection – The Monte Carlo – is a selection of stunning sunglasses in sensuously smooth acetate. The design above, is a distinctive creation in lemon with an intricate mix of tortoise/lemon for contrast, exclusive colours to Beausoleil. Modernity and timeless, faultless elegance are expressed in the gracious shape. All lenses are polarized for effective sun protection. www.beausoleil.fr JG

Arts + travel

Daphne Guinness

1st October 2011

The Museum at FIT in New York City

1st October She wears 10-inch heels and doesn’t fall over (impressive!); Tom Ford calls her ‘probably the most stylish woman living’; and as a collector of Couture, she has the best. Daphne Guinness has worked, and inspired, some of the world’s greatest couturiers, including Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino, and she was privileged to call the late Alexander McQueen a close friend. An exhibition of her fabulous personal couture collection has opened at the Museum of The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

More than 100 garments from her collection (Chanel, Dior, Givenchy) are on view, along with films, videos and some of her extraordinary accessories, from Philip Treacy’s hats to Christian Louboutin shoes. Daphne Guinness, on view at The Museum at FIT, provides exciting insight into an original fashion icon. A”must see” if in New York City! Until 07 January 2012. www.fitny.edu JG

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MET 02

Histoire de Voir

Senso

Face à Face

The Casuarina

Baum Vision

5281

The Monte Carlo Collection, Beausoleil

Daphne Guinness

The Museum at FIT in New York City