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Colour trends on Eyestylist: greens and browns are in

29th November 2023

As the temperatures drop and we head towards the December holiday season, green and brown eyewear tones for men are enjoying a special moment

Whether it’s the ongoing love of nature-inspired colours in the world around us (leaf, stone, woodgrain, horn and earthy hues) or fashion’s influence – deep tones of green and brown for eyewear make an exquisite match for the menswear collections (tops, trousers, trainers “beef and broccoli” style) we’re seeing right now, and those warm heavier fabrics, cosy fleeces and thick knits in store. Above: in the Seraphin collection by OGI Eyewear, model Brookside illustrates how winter apparel can be perfectly styled with a new frame in tones which fuse with the overall look – think tortoise, brown, khaki, mocca and many close variations of these greens and browns. www.ogieyewear.com

SALT. Optics perfectly replicates natural tones of the Californian scenery in the colour palette of their acetate styles. Model Pacific by SALT. Optics in Whiskey is informed by the grand scale of the beautiful Coast Mountains; the Pacific provides a bold oversized rectangular style that serves anyone looking to make a structured statement while maintaining a tailored silhouette and professional look. Handcrafted in Japan utilizing functional rivet hinges, the highest quality 8mm Japanese acetate, and featuring proprietary colours only found at SALT. www.saltoptics.com

Model Clyde is a 3D printed Polyamide frame in the Dimension collection at Götti Switzerland, with rounded edges and a narrow profile. The mocca colour appears frequently in the Götti Switzerland eyewear collections. www.gotti.ch

For the Wodso style, MOREL places focus on craftsmanship and seamlessly combining three materials into a premium finish. The wooden temples incorporate a slim metal blade and acetate sleeves, offering a masculine, comfortable, well-crafted product. www.morel-france.com

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Señor SNR by Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses

The ‘Señor SNR’ sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses bridge the gap between classic and contemporary, the subtle sixties styling carry it effortlessly into any twenty first century wardrobe for guys with a love of good design. The frame is timeless and comfortable and the colours deliver as a compliment to this season’s most fashionable men’s apparel. Colours we’d recommend include Tortoise Split, Tokyo Tokyo (pictured) and the beautiful green variation, Seafoam + Champagne – www.olivergoldsmith.com

Larch Sun by Andy Wolf – the green tone is one that most people can wear and it is overtaking some more usual winter tones in eyewear right now

Andy Wolf’s focus on the big and bold looks with wide temples – for men and women – is further enhanced with a palette of warm or wintery colours such as green and brown – sun model Larch or optical style frame 4621 are good examples in this range of frames that are working this modern look and vibe. www.andy-wolf.com

This feature was written by Clodagh Norton for www.eyestylist.com – Copyright protected.

Design + Inspiration

TVR®OPT: first rimless edition featuring Sterling Silver

28th November 2023

Eyestylist Exclusive : The Japanese eyewear label has created a rimless edition in sterling silver, designed by Tsubota Masato – details in the collection are inspired by ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics alongside Art Deco elements

After years of planning and meticulous production, TVR®OPT has revealed this month that they are unveiling their TVR®OPT Rimless Collection (TVR®536), the brand’s first ever rimless eyewear made in premium sterling silver. The collection is the result of a collaboration between TVR®OPT and Tsubota Masato, an eyewear designer who has many years’ experience designing for both Japanese and American eyewear brands. The release of the edition coincides with the 10th anniversary of the sought-after Japanese eyewear label.

TVR®OPT sterling silver rimless eyewear; details have been inspired by Art Deco references and Egyptian Hieroglyphics

“I have been seeing people wear rimless for over 40 years, and I felt it would be something interesting to bring back into the TVR®OPT Luxury collection. The idea was sparked when Onami-san spoke to me saying that he wanted something luxurious and timeless.” — Tsubota Masato, designer

The Japanese eyewear designer Tsubota Masato joined the TVR®OPT Japan team in 2012, and has been responsible for the redesign of most of the TVR®OPT collections since the beginning. With his expertise and experience, he has managed to reimagine Japanese archive pieces for modern day eyewear connoisseurs, all around the world.

TVR®OPT rimless edition: the result of a long and painstaking process of research and expertise in craftsmanship

As part of the rimless design concept, TVR®OPT Japan wanted to bring back a classic eyewear temple design from 2006 especially for this collection. With Tsubota Masato, who designed rimless eyewear at the time, they have developed a newly crafted design which also explores the original details, preserving the essence of the frames of that earlier time.

Masato made several adjustments to the original design, including re-detailing the temple tips with a special coloured material (Black Clear) at the end tips. This feature includes a TVR®OPT logo engraving in sterling silver, enhancing aesthetics and shifting the balance of the glasses toward the tips of the temple arms, improving overall stability.

Sterling silver has been selected for several reasons, not least its elegance and long lasting appeal. TVR®OPT has also opted to add an extra clear coating to protect the sterling silver from damage, ensuring it will shine for a long period of time.

The new designs are available in four shapes: round, orbal, octagon or square. For more details about the different features of the frames visit www.tvropt.com

On the origins of rimless glasses: rimless glasses developed from the 1900s Pince-nez designs, also known as three-piece style eyeglasses. As the Oxford Pince-nez became less practical over the years, rimless eyeglasses took their place by the 1920s as a go-to choice of eyeglasses. Luminaries like Teddy Roosevelt started wearing the Pince-nez when he became president in 1901, and he is cited as the first president to be photographed in a pair of glasses as spectacles during a period where eyeglasses were considered a remedial tool instead of a style statement. The Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865 to 1939) also wore signature temple-less pince-nez glasses. and was famously photographed in them. In 2017, one of his pairs of pince-nez sold for EURO 10,000 at auction in Co Kilkenny.

To find out more about the new releases at TVR visit : www.tvropt.eu

Reviews

Anderson sunglasses by J.F. Rey

23rd November 2023

Men’s sunglasses in multi-materials

Part of a brand new sunglasses collection by the French creative team at J.F. Rey, the series of men’s designs in the edition propose multi-material constructions using acetate with carbon or glass fibre – revealed in layers. Above: model Anderson by J.F. Rey, one of the men’s styles in the new sunglasses collection that J.F. Rey has previewed for Spring/Summer 2024

The new Anderson sunglasses by J.F. Rey – the acetate appears to have been cut away on the upper section of the front to reveal the contrasting material below

This exclusive men’s series illustrates the unique qualities of J.F.REY’s design using the high-end materials with expertise and cutting-edge design techniques where layering and cutting away layers creates the architectural style. The combination of acetate with carbon or glass fibers lends a mix of special characteristics to the product, including strength and lightness as well as the aesthetic and focus on pattern and textural effects, with a likeness to the patterns of natural materials such as wood or horn. Find out more about the line at www.jfrey.fr

Sustainable design

MYKITA: calling for conscious consumption

21st November 2023

The Berlin brand is advocating thoughtful purchases, a longer product life and company commitment to prolonging the lifespan of eyewear through their MYCARE service – this programme of activity comes in the light of their also winning Responsible Company Award at SILMO 2023

MYKITA, the Berlin innovation-led design brand, is pushing for a more considered approach to eyewear shopping, and greater focus on longer lasting, quality frame design. In this light, the brand is highlighting their MYCARE service which includes frame maintenance and refurbishment, customised adjustments, and professional eyewear cleaning.

Product aftercare is available free of charge at MYKITA Shops worldwide to ensure MYKITA eyewear feels new for as long as possible, and looks, fits, and functions the way it was designed.

Moritz Krüger, MYKITA founder and creative director made a statement following the win at SILMO: “MYKITA is committed to generating positive change and meaningful innovation for the wellbeing of people, protecting the planet, with eyes set on bright future for generations to come. To receive this prize is a tremendous validation of our path and efforts, and a strong encouragement to heighten our efforts and continue to push further on social and environmental responsibility.”

Alongside product lifespan, MYKITA also underlines their ecological and social responsibility developed over the past years. From becoming the first eyewear company to completely switch its acetate material purchasing to the recycled Acetate Renew, the firm have also established a closed-loop supply system for stainless steel, their most frequently used material. Today, 90% of MYKITA’s purchased eyewear materials are already recycled and 100% recyclable. For more details on responsibility at MYKITA: https://mykita.com/de/mykitahaus/about/responsibility/

Boutiques

Žilka Optik Studio, Prague

20th November 2023

The new Žilka Optik Studio interior was designed by owner/founder Filip Žilka and realised by Olgoj Chorchoj studio – large glass windows have been installed to accommodate the display of art installations

Žilka Optik Studio, an established fine eyewear destination which opened 25 years ago in Prague (Czech Republic) has marked its anniversary this year with the unveiling of a newly designed state-of-the-art space in the historic centre of the city in June 2023. Their retail concept represents one of the most exceptional to have been announced this year. The new striking interior was designed by owner Filip Žilka and carried out by the renowned Olgoj Chorchoj Prague-based studio (www.olgojchorchoj.cz).

More akin to a prestigious art gallery than a shop, the spot-lit windows of the studio embrace Žilka’s particular approach to eyewear. “Glasses are not just a mere accessory,” says the owner who is well known for his particular philosophy for matching the perfect frame to the individual’s character, “but they symbolise and reflect the wearer’s personality. Our current window display was produced by the studio of the National Theatre under the creative direction of Marek Cpin.” Pictured above, works by Marek Cpin. Cpin is a well known set and costume designer who studied at the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts (Brno, Czech Republic).

A circular room within the minimal space at Žilka Optik Studio – *photo Filip Slapal*

The refined and minimal interior features a circular room lined with frames presented on translucent white displays, and hidden behind a curtain. Žilka explains this feature as part of his philosophy of finding the ideal frame: “The client coming to us here does not select their next frame on their own, the selection of frames is curated for them by our team. It is always our intention to sell “eyewear by Žilka” which sums up our knowledge and expertise. Our individual approach is a superior opportunity for our clientele beyond the brands and designs themselves.”

The circular room within the interior – hidden behind a light blue curtain *Photo:* *Filip Slapal*

Asked to pinpoint his particular concept, Žilka said: “My key intention and criteria was to always collaborate with the designers who create eyewear, and have a personal dialogue and connection with them. Our overall concept is based on a stylistic approach that uses our expertise in physiognomy, non-verbal communication and the psychological profiles of each personality type”. He adds that his aim is to bring out the client’s character and link it with a matching pair of frames. This requires a personal appointment at the studio.

Žilka Optik Studio – a relaxing area for clients to enjoy

Currently, although always fluid, the portfolio of brands offered in the store has been handpicked to offer a variety of eyewear styles for various types of clients – from the extravagant to the more conservative. “My personal favourite brands include Jacques Marie Mage, Blake Kuwahara, Matsuda, LINDBERG and Rigards; two of our latest additions to the family are Kuboraum and Esmont.”

To find out more about the store visit www.zilkastudio.cz. All photos by Filip Slapal – provided by Žilka Optik Studio. Copyright applies.

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