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LINDBERG Thintanium: an evolving titanium concept

2nd November 2023

Eyestylist Exclusive by Clodagh Norton: The Danish company’s evolution of the Thintanium collection promises lightweight comfort and a new aesthetic with acetate rims

Danish eyewear brand LINDBERG have developed their thintanium concept, with a new collection that incorporates acetate rims. The award-winning collection, which was first launched in 2021, now offers styles built with ultra-thin titanium plate fronts and acetate rims. As well as a new aesthetic, the acetate rims also introduce another significant benefit – the ability to mount thinner lenses. By integrating the acetate rims into the frame, LINDBERG enables individuals with high prescriptions to experience lightweight eyewear while maintaining visual clarity. Above: model 5806 in the Thintanium collection

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LINDBERG Thintanium: a new aesthetic for the award-winning lightweight collection which now features acetate rims – oval model 5804 and (above) 5803, a masculine modified rectangular shape

In this collection, a commitment to individuality is further amplified through the modular system, which allows wearers to customize the shape, temple, size, and colour of their chosen frame. The addition of acetate rims expands the scope of personalisation, offering wearers countless opportunities to create a tailored eyewear piece.

The original Thintanium collection was recognised with the Red Dot: Best of the Best in 2021 and the iF Gold Award (2021). Find out more about the latest evolution of the line at www.LINDBERG.com

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Eyestylist Exclusive – RES/REI: Floating Lines

1st November 2023

Floating Lines in the Essences collection at RES/REI: an innovative artistic expression in acetate

Transparency and a sense of depth and dimension are the principal characteristics in the Essences range – shown in September for the first time at Silmo. The Italian artisan label, known for its small-batch production, custom Mazzucchelli materials and unique vision of quiet luxury, have crafted elegant crystal frames with colourful narrow lines decorating – with subtlety – the translucent acetate material. Above: model wears the new Juniper frame by RES/REI

The series includes the feminine cat’s eye shape, model Juniper. The narrow line – pictured in gradient bright turquoise to nearly white shades, outlines the upper section of the crystal frame front to create a beautiful surprise of colour detailing in the transparent design.

At the Paris fair, RES/REI released an array of new designs featuring sunset gradients (sunglasses collection), kaleidoscopic patterns (new acetate frames) and a new men’s eyewear collection inspired by motifs of the Art Deco Movement. For more information visit www.resrei.com

Sustainable design

Bird Eyewear introduces own bio-acetate material: Plantix

29th October 2023

The Harrier frame is the UK company’s first release using the Plantix bio-acetate

Bird Eyewear has recently launched a new frame design made from Plantix, a brand new, low-carbon bio-acetate designed in-house by Bird. Unlike some of the conventional materials derived from petroleum-based sources, Plantix is a bio-acetate produced from naturally renewable materials. The sustainable production process uses acetic acid and plant-based polymers to create the material, which is then coloured with plant-based dyes. Above: new model Harrier in Olive – the natural colours, which also include Caramel and Dusk, are inspired by the local landscape of Devon in the South West of England (UK)

Harrier by Bird Eyewear – a classic panto shape – suitable for sun or optical lenses

Bird describes the material as non-toxic – it has improved biodegradability compared to traditional plastics which can take thousands of years to break down, littering landfills and oceans. Bird has also devised a recycle scheme in which Plantix can be recycled. The new range has a carbon impact of just 113 grams of CO2 per frame – less carbon emissions than using a mobile phone for 1 hour.

To find out more about the new Plantix frame Harrier, visit https://findyourbirds.com

This feature was published by Eyestylist.com on 29th October 2023.

Sustainable design

Yair Neuman Lens lights + Delerex® eyewear

25th October 2023

The designer’s work has been exhibited as part of Material Matters at the London Design Festival – an exhibition which showcases material innovation and sustainability

The latest additions to Yair Neuman’s ‘Lens-made objects’ collection have been presented at the London Design Festival this season. The new pieces, handmade from upcycled waste spectacle lenses, encompass wall lights, table lights and frosted finish pendants as well as spectacle frames made from Delerex®, a material comprised of 100% recycled lenses developed by the designer. Above: the Lonely Halo light is suspended from a brass tube

Lens Lights: designed for any living environment – when illuminated the repurposed lens material has an attractive translucency

In conjunction with the fish-scale like surfaces he has been creating with the lenses, the new edition of Lens Lights introduces innovative new granulated surfaces. “The development allows higher material turnover, more efficient shaping, and an increased production capacity. Consequently, the quantity of discarded lenses that can be recycled sees a significant rise,” the designer explains.

Delerex® eyewear, designed by Yair Neuman, is produced by the French eyewear company La Maison Bourgeat (www.atelier-bourgeat.com), the only producer in the world currently making frames from recycled lenses. Find out more at www.yairneuman.com /

For more on Yair Neuman’s work visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/01/eyestylist-exclusive-delerex-frames-made-from-100-waste-lenses/

Photography by Jonathan Minster

Copyright disclaimer: this Eyestylist feature first appeared on EYESTYLIST.COM on 25th October 2023.

Arts + travel

LOFT 2024 to take place in March

24th October 2023

The LOFT eyewear show returns to New York in March 2024 – the organisers of the show have also confirmed that going forward, the event will continue in New York City

The 2024 New York event will take place from 14th to 17th March 14 2024 at the current Hudson Mercantile event space at the corner of 10th and West 36th St in New York City. LOFT NYC always runs from Thursday to accommodate buyers and optical professionals throughout their stay in the city. The event is well-known for its impressive showcase of independent eyewear designers and its themed industry parties which will once again take place in 2024.

“We are very excited for our upcoming New York event which is what we are primarily focused on at the moment. We’re soon to announce some new collections for 2024 which we know will be very popular with our customers,” said Marketing Director, Louis Fullagar. “In regard to the latest news, we are strongly committed to our New York event and look forward to taking on any new challenges and opportunities in the future. Our show is an established ritual for many people in the industry, especially in the North East and we don’t foresee that changing.”

VAVA Eyewear exhibited at LOFT NYC in 2023

Update for 2025 and beyond – In light of Vision Expo East moving to Orlando, the organisers of LOFT have confirmed this month that in 2025 and beyond, their event will continue to take place in New York City. Richard Mewha, founder of LOFT Eyewear Shows, said, “Like many others we were surprised by the recent news that Vision Expo is moving to another state. We want to let all of our vendors and loyal customers know that our event will definitely remain a fixture on the eyewear calendar here in New York. We love this city, and after 23 years, cannot imagine holding our event anywhere else.”

Since 2000, the LOFT events have showcased exclusive and cutting edge designers from around the world. The established brand has been successful in providing an alternative to mainstream eyewear events and has grown exponentially over the years to include events outside of New York, most recently the event in San Francisco – since 2019. For more information, visit www.lofteyewearshow.com

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