Eyestylist
August edition: looking forward
Superhero sunglasses
Created by Colab, in collaboration with Anthony Lister
30th August, 2011 This is an intriguing project by the Australian brand Colab and international street art “super hero” Anthony Lister. Vacation on the Sun Sunglasses are a Limited Edition, where the first 250 models (see the frame below) come packaged with an Anthony Lister superhero mask in red, blue or yellow.
The sunglass style itself is a classic tortoiseshell style, with brown gradient lens, available in a Limited Edition of 1000 individually numbered models. For more details on this unique eyewear experience, go to www.colab.com.au CN
Trend alert: round forms
25th August 2011 Round spectacles and sunglasses have seen a comeback in 2011, and there are lots of new round shapes arriving in sun and optical lines for 2012; the 1930s and 1940s are the favourite decades of inspiration for the latest ones.
Mykita’s collaboration with Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch has seen the launch of two new sunglass models for 2012…cute “Le Corbusier” inspired round designs in a “washed-out” palette of rose, vanilla or stone. Regina, pictured here on the catwalk in vanilla, is a simple yet stunning compliment for a Herchcovitch creation where colour details are synchronised to set off the deep red of the silk dress. Glamorous styling. CN
www.mykita.com http://herchcovitch.uol.com.br
Trend watch: rich print and pattern
Lafont’s ornate optical model Gaufrette 550 translates this winter trend perfectly, combining in one single design a distinctive patterned acetate with intricate gemstone studded metalwork. These are techniques that this exclusive French brand has developed and perfected over many years, and they are very much in tune with the sumptuous fabrics and ornate detailing in this winter’s fashion collections. One of our favourite optical styles for women so far in the upcoming Autumn/Winter Collections. For more information and stockists visit www.lafont.com CN
Coco and the Row
A leopard-inspired creation by Anna-Karin Karlsson
22nd August 2011 Anna-Karin sent me this picture recently and I couldn’t resist it, I am also a big fan of leopard print and this large fashion shape really does this patterned acetate justice. The Swedish-born designer says she hadn’d been able to find a really amazing pair of leopard print sunglasses in recent years and felt inspired to create them herself. 10 months since her official launch, Anna-Karin’s designs continue to excite the fashion industry and she has just received a nomination for ‘Accessory Designer 2011’ at the Swedish fashion award Guldknappen.www.annakarinkarlsson.com/buy.php CN