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  | Eyestylist 7th February 2023

Celebrity eyewear: Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses and A-Morir

A sensational edition of two iconic frames with dazzling treatments has been produced in collaboration by two much-loved brands, Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses and A-Morir – the frames are up for auction with proceeds going to Orbis

Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses and A-Morir have joined forces in a unique creative collaboration with all profit from the sale of the two frames created being donated to Orbis. The Oliver Goldsmith Fuz and Koko are two of OG’s most celebrated designs, both originally designed in 1966. The juxtaposition of these vintage designs with an ultra-modern blast of bling by Kerin Rose of A-Morir lends glamour, celebrity appeal and a hypnotic and dazzling luxury sensation.  Above: Koko by OG x A-Morir

Fuz by OG x A-Morir – a one-time opportunity to buy a classic OG frame decorated with A-Morir sparkle

Claire Goldsmith told Eyestylist: “It has been such a pleasure working with Kerin and the A-Morir Studio on this unique collaboration. Kerin, who I’ve known for many years, has the most phenomenal reputation for bejewelling accessories with her unmistakable signature style and in the most creative of ways. To see her take two of Oliver Goldsmith’s most iconic silhouettes, and bejewel them in a way that only she can, was like watching poetry in motion! The results are two completely unique iconic sunglass frames that are sure to take pride of place in any eyewear collector’s collection!”

Fuz and Coco by OG x A-Morir  – available via silent auction

The frames will be made available via a silent auction which started on 06.01.2023 and ends on 28.02.2023. To find out further details about the frames and the silent auction visit https://uk.givergy.com/ORBIS2023/?controller=home

About Orbis – Orbis is a global charity that provides access to quality eyecare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world.

  | Eyestylist 3rd February 2023

Nirvan Javan ‘Marrakech’

The Swiss designer was inspired to create a new line informed by the colours and textures of Marrakech and its rich culture…previewing this weekend at Mido

A new line has been announced by Swiss design label Nirvan Javan, with colours and patterns imbued with the spirit and diversity of the beautiful city of Marrakech. For the first time at the brand, the collection carries a new signature inlay with an elegant monogram representing the N and J of the designer’s name. Above: first view of the new Marrakech collection where striking colours have been introduced

The new metal temple cores at Nirvan Javan, featured in the new Marrakech collection where details reference the rich culture of the Moroccan city

In the Marrakech collection, the colours are at once evocative of iconic references to the city of Marrakech, and the famous Jardin Majorelle, with its striking cobalt blue and yellow inspired by the desert sands. The Marrakech Collection will be unveiled in a preview this month at Mido 2023. Watch this space to find out about the new frames and visit www.nirvanjavan.com for more about the Swiss eyewear brand, as the new collection rolls out.

  | Eyestylist 2nd February 2023

SALT. by Blick pop-up store, Rotterdam

An innovative pop-up by SALT. Optics and Blick Brillen has opened in Rotterdam 

With a history of working together – that dates back 11 years – SALT. Optics and Blick Brillen have a close and evolving relationship. Their latest collaboration is a carefully designed pop-up store in the heart of the city of Rotterdam, designed to present  SALT.’s Optical Collection, and fully branded to reflect the style of the Californian brand.

Shop Owner Mike Portier told Eyestylist: “The pop-up represents SALT. so, in this case, we worked on a clean design with natural accents. We asked SALT. to choose the colours, visuals and signing; not only in the shop but also on the window and facade because it should be their showcase. We try to lead every customer through the pop-up store, which is interesting because it very often feels like a different world.”

Close up of SALT. frames on display

“SALT. is a timeless but fashionable collection. Some models, like the Brower, have been around for years but still work. The pure design, combined with high quality materials and construction make it a perfect collection for customers who value stylish eyewear that last for multiple seasons….” Mike Portier, Blick

Launch event for the new pop-up by Blick: a chance to experience the quality and style of SALT. sunglasses and optical frames

Blick is well known for its original events with eyewear brands. Portier told us: “The 50 square meters of Blick make my world as a shop owner very limited and since I’m easily bored, I do need fresh impulses from time to time! Normally the collections we work with have to adapt to Blick as a brand. In the pop-up store, though Blick then has to adapt to the collection as a brand. This fresh energy very often also affects what’s happening in the main store.”

Blick Brillen (main store), Pannekoekstraat 37A – Rotterdam, ZH, 3011 LC The Netherlands – the temporary pop-up is open during the same hours as the main store. www.saltoptics.com / www.blickbrillen.nl

Eyestylist featured Blick Brillen previously in 2020; click on the link to read more: https://www.eyestylist.com/2020/09/suzy-glam-pops-up-in-rotterdam/

  | Eyestylist 1st February 2023

Mido preview: Milan’s Movitra to reveal new raft of products

Movitra has designed 7 new prestigious eyewear products which launch at Mido this weekend

The premium Italian eyewear brand Movitra has released a preview of its new designs, which fuse luxury and technical details with a precision-focused, minimalist refinement. New entries are to be found in their Ultralight, Combo and Limited Edition collections, with characteristics which include premium galvanic finishes, laser engravings and complex material combinations, often using two or three materials in a single design.

 Above: Angelo in the Limited Edition collection by Movitra – from a line that promotes constructions which combine three premium materials – acetate, stainless steel and titanium

Model Joe by Movitra: a brand new entry in the Ultralight collection at Movitra – the frame has visible hardware and ZEISS sun lenses

In the Ultralight collection, the Milan brand highlights the new model Joe, a light, aviator-inspired design with a square eye shape, produced in 11R51 stainless steel – a steel that offers high tensile strength and lightness as well as a modern, minimal design. The frame is available in two versions, with a galvanic finish and colours of Gun Metal/Rose Gold and Flash Electric Gradient lenses and Gun Metal/Light Gun. This model feature a new crown screw with anti-unscrewing counternut on the hinge.

Movitra models all feature the brand’s patented rotation system, a one-of-a-kind feature that allows the frame to rotate on itself in such a way that the lenses are protected when the frame is not in use. To find out more about Movitra, visit their website at www.movitra.it

  | Eyestylist 30th January 2023

Mido preview: RES/REI’s multi-layer colorations

The models Charleston and Colosso at RES/REI are among the Italian brand’s current collection, where colourations are energetic and fresh, often combining several surprising tones

RES/REI is well known for its elegant acetate frames and artistic palette of colours and delicate transparencies. Model Colosso, in their Sculptures Collection is an example of that style, expressed with enhanced three-dimensionality by means of layering the acetate. Above: model Colosso by RES/REI in the Sculptures Collection, one of a series of frames inspired by the great Italian sculptors of the past – RES/REI has developed custom colour acetates that, where the thickness of the frame changes, the colour fades from one tone to another

Vivid red and blue tones with tortoise: Charleston in the Dancers collection by RES/REI

The model Charleston offers a completely different way to wear colours in combination. The frame has a refined hexagonal structure where the thicker upper rim runs along the entire length of the glasses: it’s a frame that glows with individuality and style. For more information about RES/REI’s latest styles for 2023, visit the new collections on view at www.resrei.com