Eyestylist

The latest frames by the iconic LA designers are bold and graphic statements,  radiating artistic freedom through a palette of bright and energetic colours that denote hope and joy

The Fall/Winter collection at l.a.Eyeworks is uplifting and full of terrific surprises, achievable only with the most attentive craftsmanship and detailing alongside the traditionally creative use of colour and inventive patterns selected for the designs. Celebrating an incredible 43 years this September, the company continues to create frame designs that break rules and bring new possibilities for the wearer, with a whole new raft of shapes or details that promote individuality and creativity with a bold artistic “soul”. Above: Gai Gherardi, co-founder/designer, l.a.Eyeworks at Silmo 2022, wearing the Montserrat in a ‘glossy’ black – photography by Amanda Sellem exclusively for Eyestylist – all rights reserved

One of the highlights in the season’s collection is model Montserrat, a unique design which is characterised by a ring of precise perforations around the lens. The design is described by the makers as “super hypnotic” and is clearly a favourite of Gai Gherardi who has been wearing it for the seasonal shows in black.

Model Curly offers a whole new way of wearing a shape that is inspired (but just a little!) by the classic aviator; the model has charismatic curves and an eye-catching keyhole bridge and is produced in HD acetate, making it sturdy and lightweight as well as unabashedly bold.

Patterned materials have long been a passion at l.a.Eyeworks, and their “eye-dazzling ones” are always a delight. The angular model Goodall comes in a choice of colours (we wouldn’t know how to choose between these!), ranging from fairy tortoise and Barbados blue to  whimsical ‘sparrow’ with delicate spots and feather patterns on a translucent crystal base. Find out more about all the new styles in the collection at www.laeyeworks.com

The French reading glasses label Izipizi has launched glasses with GoodNight© lenses, designed to encourage a good night’s sleep

The independent glasses brand Izipizi (Paris) has launched a glasses collection called Sleeping, with lenses that block artificial light and jumpstart melatonin production. The company says that if they are worn for around two hours before bedtime for 15 consecutive days, the wearer can experience maximum results and better sleep. The lenses are designed to help the body naturally stimulate and promote the production of the sleep hormone and were developed in collaboration with a researcher specialising in optometry.

The plano lenses are available in two of Izipizi’s bestselling frames styles – a panto and a square shape – and are made from “a bio-based material” composed of 45% castor oil. According to test results*, the Izipizi team claim that the results showed that after 5 days the time it takes to fall asleep is halved and sleep is deeper and likely to be more “restorative”.

*The study was conducted on 300 people with mild to regular sleep disturbances who wore glasses for 15 days, 2 hours before bedtime. For more information, visit www.izipizi.com