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The eyewear label joins forces with Floran Polano, a master’s student at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Belgian eyewear designers theo have teamed up with fashion designer Floran Polano to create the larger-than-life frames, inspired by Polano’s graduation collection at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. The frames were 3D printed and reflect the poetic, melancholic tone that the designer wanted to create, bringing to life his design philosophy “constructed beauty” in womenswear. According to the eyewear company, such a collaboration offers a rare opportunity for “transformation and critical reflection.” Above: Polano collection and eyewear / photo by © Sieme Hermans

Eyewear news: New work by the fashion designer in collaboration with theo eyewear / *Photography by Sieme Hermans*

Floran Polano has already attracted attention in the fashion industry. In 2o24 he appeared on the cover of Vogue China and Numero Netherlands. He previously received the Artos Award for his innovative approach to fashion design.

100% Optical 28 FEB - 2 MAR 2026, Excel London

Floran Polano – *photography by Sieme Hermans*

Floran Polano: exotic and sculptural sunglasses design – the collection began with a song lyric, *“Hey mama, don’t you see, your boy’s wrapped up in this strangled silk.” Photography by Sieme Hermans*

The designs by Polano are on view at the Fashion Academy Graduation Show, June 2025. For more information visit www.theo.be and @floranpolano on Instagram. To find out more about theo on www.eyestylist.com visit https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/06/theo-collaborates-with-floran-polano/

All imagery provided by kind permission of the photographer + theo.be. Photography by Sieme Hermans

The Italian optical retailer Ottica Rizzato was the winner of the Kaleos window display contest – the prize was to develop a unique collaboration frame with the Barcelona brand

Italian independent optician, Ottica Rizzato has presented its unique frame, created in a collaboration between Gabriele Cavedon, owner of Ottica Rizzato, and Claudia Brotons, Kaleos’ Creative Director – and designed in Barcelona. Produced in a limited run of just 10 pieces, the frame blends a classic, unisex shape with unique details. A bold colour scheme is inspired by trencadis – the vibrant mosaic technique found in many of Antoni Gaudi’s works in Barcelona. Above: Exterior of Ottica Rizzato, Marano Vicentino, Italy and the window, inspired by the minimal Kaleos showroom in Barcelona

KALEOS x Ottica Rizzato – Limited Edition

The frame is designed to reference the spirit of Barcelona, echoed in the luminous shades and irridescent reflections of the sunglasses. Designed as collectibles, each piece comes with a custom case and an exclusive mini guide to Barcelona, which highlights the places which were central to the development of the KALEOS x Ottica Rizzato concept frame. Find out more about Ottica Rizzato and the new release at www.otticarizzato.com

Eyewear news: theo collaborates with Floran Polano

Kaleos: Ottica Rizzato creates Limited Edition with Spanish brand