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Super bright shades

12th May 2011

Trend watch: fluorescent colours that dazzle

16th May 2011 This is a superb example of the bright colour palette on offer for Spring/Summer. Matthew Williamson 9, produced in collaboration with Linda Farrow (pictured above), comes in three fluorescent choices, pink (an Eyestylist favourite shade for S/S 2011), yellow or orange teamed with dark grey softly graduated lenses – there might be lots of cheap copies of these on the high street, but beware….they won’t have the quality distortion-free UV-protective lenses offered here, nor the lovely soft acetate and nuances of colour).

I’ve found this style available online at Urban Outfitter at £170.

www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

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Reef by Whiteout & Glare

12th May 2011

A collection with a cause

May 15th 2011 While I haven’t been able to see this collection yet myself, the concept is a nice one: the creation of a sunglass range inspired by species dwelling in reefs around the world, creating awareness about coral reefs and the current threats to the marine life that live in them. Reef is a collection by German eyewear brand, Whiteout & Glare. Each product in the range is named after a marine species from some of the world’s most incredible coral reefs…these include Pterois Volitans, the red fire fish, and Solenostomus Paradoxus.

The sunglasses are made of Japanese acetate and feature a noteworthy titanium hinge design called TI22, and special PVD coatings which lend special colour finishes…dull gold, warm grey and egg plant – all rich tones with an individuality that I like very much. With 32 styles in the collection, each one limited to a production of just 100, the collection is a constant reminder of the finite nature of the world’s resources.

In support of the world’s reefs and research undertaken to monitor their condition, the company has set up a website (www.whiteout-glare.com/reef/) which will monitor the reefs and provide news, divers’ pictures and updates about them. CN

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Sunglass Style Guide

11th May 2011

Katharina Plattner, Creative Director of Andy Wolf wears Poppy

13th May 2011 “I am wearing Poppy from Andy Wolf this season. This is a limited edition featuring lace, I wear it with clothes by Irwin & Jordan. This is a very special creation. We have put French lace between two layers of Italian acetate. It is a European product, produced in Austria. I think it’s very feminine, it makes you feel like a diva! My personal style is elegant with influences from the 1960s. I think it is important to look feminine.”

Poppy is available in four different colour choices.

www.andywolf-eyewear.com

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Shopping for sunglasses

10th May 2011

Matches, UK

10th May I have been looking around for fashion stores offering an interesting selection of sunglass ranges this season. Like Liberty, Matches takes a serious interest in quality sunglass design, and many of their styles are also available on their website. For Spring/Summer 2011, the store has the following exclusive sunglass names: Illesteva, Thierry Lasry, Carerra, Prism, L.G.R., Very Vintage Sunglasses (the Marylebone and Ledbury Road branches have the widest selections). Matches also stock a selection of sunglasses by the following fashion brands: Balenciaga, Balmain, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alexander McQueen, Cacharel, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, MaxMara, Bottega Veneta, and Tom Ford. To browse the selection online visit www.matchesfashion.com CN

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Nicolaï Perfume Workshops in Paris

10th May 2011

Create your own Perfume

10th May 2011 Have you ever dreamt of creating your own perfume scent? Well, it’s actually possible! Patricia Nicolaï, founder of Nicolaï Createur de Parfum in Paris, runs workshops where participants can create their own scent and take it home with them. During the session, you’ll discover what it means to have a “nose” – the term used to distinguish various scents – and work with natural oils and scents used in making perfume. You prepare your own 100ml bottle of perfume, which you can christen with the name of your choice. Courses are held in a historical building, located near Palais Royal. Patricia Nicolaï, a descendant of the Guerlain family, the luxurious perfume and cosmetic company, started Nicolaï in 1989, with her husband. The scents in her collections are fresh and delicious – with names like Weekend in Deauville and Violette in Love. There are also Home Fragrances – my personal favourites are Bal à Venise and Resiné de Pin. For a stimulating and unusual experience, book a Nicolaï Perfume Workshop! More details at www.pnicolai.com. There are Nicolaï shops in Paris and one in London at 101a Fulham Road SW3. JG

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