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Autumn trends 2011

5th July 2011

I have just started researching the autumn trends, and I came across some images produced by Wolfgang Proksch that set a mood of more autumnal fashions and a slightly 60s feel, a decade which is to have a comeback for A/W 2011/12.

The Proksch frame which is already out in the shops is a retro style also with a ’60s spin, yet the sculptured curve of the acetate and the nosebridge brings it right up to date. This German designer has worked for many eyewear labels in the past and launched this new line at Mido in March this year. Photography by Mark Mainz (www.markmainz.com) CN

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Wolfgang Proksch – www.pmd-eyewear.net Wolfgang Proksch frames are available in the UK at Niche Optical Tailor, Glasgow www.nicheopticaltailor.co.uk See images from the shoot at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYE5fyRm1xQ

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One to watch: Struktur

5th July 2011

Statement styling by new French label

17th July 2011 I was recently introduced to the French label Struktur by Seamus McClintock of McClintock Eyewear in Covent Garden (www.mcclintock-eyewear.co.uk). Struktur has been created by young French designer Hugh Poillerat. Handmade in a small company in Auxerre, France, the frames offer high quality and exciting patterning and colours and each one makes a special statement. We will be following this guy…more on Struktur coming up soon! The only London stockist I know of so far for this label is McClintock Eyewear. CN

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Eyewear Enthusiasts

5th July 2011

Alexandre Gilbert Management Consultant, Paris, France

15th July 2011 “I think I’ve always worn Rayban sunglasses (Alex, photographed above with Paco, in Rayban style 3211), I don’t remember that I’ve ever had any other brand! When I look for glasses, I start with style, then quality, then price. As a Management Consultant, I wear suits every day for business meetings. However, for evenings and weekends, I like casual, very casual clothes – jeans and a t-shirt, that’s it! If I could be dressed by a favourite designer, it would be Hugo Boss – I actually love his clothes.” JG

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Ocean Tones

5th July 2011

Model 4300 by Blue Magic Eye

14th July 2011 This crisp white acetate frame with slivers of green and sea blue stripes, is lovely for warm summer days. Just to look at it is refreshing! Blue Magic Eye is the brand name for the creative Italian eyewear designs of Guya Montermini and Ciro Tugnoli. I tried on these frames at the eyewear exhibition MIDO – a stylish retro/modern mix, with the side pieces in metal, and end tips in rubberized acetate – great for comfort! JG www.bluemagiceye.com

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Eyewear Enthusiasts

5th July 2011

Florence Deniau Attachée de Presse, Paris, France

13 July 2011 “When I’m shopping for frames, I look for a style that fits my face and is not too ‘original’. I used to wear red transparent glasses years ago, but that time is over for me. I have to wear glasses all the time, so they need to look good, be discreet and not too fragile. I wear both ophthalmic and sunglasses, and more and more, I love wearing sunglasses, even without the sun! I always start shopping for glasses at Selima Optic, on rue Vieille de Temple. They always have the frames that nobody else has in Paris, and they know what is good for me. Then if I don’t find what I like, I go where my eyes take me. My favourite brands are definitely Persol and Ray Ban for sunglasses (in the above photo with her dog James, Florence wears Ray Ban). For ophthalmic, I like Paul & Joe, Selima Optic, Tom Ford and Herrlicht. The colours I like best are transparent, light brown and sometimes black, depending on the design. I don’t have a particular fashion style – I follow my daily mood. But I always wear good fabrics – silk, cashmere and linen. This way, whatever you’re wearing looks smart and well cut. I work at home, so I am mostly casual, but when I have meetings I love suits and high heels, with silk lingerie. For fun, it could go from jeans to skirts, Tod’s to Louboutin, depending on the fun!” JG

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Autumn trends 2011

One to watch: Struktur

Statement styling by new French label

Eyewear Enthusiasts

Alexandre Gilbert Management Consultant, Paris, France

Ocean Tones

Model 4300 by Blue Magic Eye

Eyewear Enthusiasts

Florence Deniau Attachée de Presse, Paris, France