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The Scottish designer was inspired by the spirit of the 1960s for new directions in a collection which pursues musical inspiration to create a cool eyewear vibe 

Charm, individuality and an inimitable sense of British fashion edge, the eyewear collection by Danielle Rattray infuses very wearable design with a special attention to craftsmanship and fine finishing in details such as angles and bevels. Danielle told Eyestylist this week: “My 2024/25 design direction builds on the confident lines and colour signatures I love from my early collections, but now with some evolution towards curves and subtlety in the silhouettes. While the 23/24 collection came from a place more inspired by British rock ’n roll, the 24/25 spirit brings inspiration from musical eras I love from a little earlier. The 1960’s. Artists like Marianne Faithful and Nico. Strong, talented women who made their marks in a beautiful, stylish way. Hedy, Bibi, Riv all carry a new DNA and I am really excited about the new styles for 2025 too!”

Among the new elements highlighted is the introduction of the colour, Smoke / Jura in France. This is a tribute to the eyewear culture of the Rhone Alpes and Haut Jura, combining a warm yellow lens representing the iconic tones of the Haut Jura with a soft smoke 8mm acetate, representing the granite streets of my hometown Aberdeen, a dedication from Scotland to France. Above: model Jean by Danielle Rattray – photography by Paulina Pellowska

The fine angular shape Jean – in the sunglasses collection – has evolved from a mix of inspirations from eyewear of past eras  with modern international culture. The new Smoke / Jura is a feature of this model, which also comes in Ink blue / Navy and Polished Black / Copper.

Model Hedy represents what is currently a trending oval shape generally in eyewear this season: Rattray’s interpretation is fresh and refined with a flattering shape and a little touch of genuine design quality that you can feel as soon as the frame is in your hands. The colours, including the pure black version, are chic and individual, and bring out the qualities of the fine acetate materials. For more information about Daniel Rattray read our interview with the designer at https://www.eyestylist.com/2023/05/one-to-watch-danielle-rattray-eyewear-designer/

For more information about the collection: www.daniellerattray.com

The new CL0025 sunglasses by VAVA are a tribute to Byetone, artist and co-founder of raster-media 

Nominated for a Silmo d’Or in the prestigious category ‘Sunglasses “Eyewear designer”‘, the CL0025 is an exclusive new “future icon” for the brand, as their latest concept inspired by a deep correlation with music and a specific electronic musical genre – experimental electronic music. The design, which has been developed with a fastidious precision both in the references to the music style and in the architecture of the structure, and which is particularly eye-catching thanks to the shape of the bridge, recalls the streamlined features of a vinyl turntable, while the round shape of the lenses is a reference to vinyls by Byetone.

The metal bridge recalls VAVA’s post-industrial DNA as well as being influenced by raster (raster-media.net), the platform and label for experimental electronic music. Above: VAVA x raster – the unisex sunglass style CL0025 is a work of exceptional precision in design and concept, created as a tribute to Byetone

VAVA’s collaboration with raster-media together with the German artist, Olaf Bender aka Byetone, will be shown for the first time at Silmo in Paris. Find out more at www.vavaeyewear.com

About raster-media: More than a music label, a house of thought and a creative family, raster has made its place in the history of music due to its sonic finesse, depth of its manifestations and careful graphic design, along with their conceptual and procedural style. Founded in 1996, raster has released groundbreaking electronic music – creating and maintaining spaces for future-oriented experiments. In addition to music which has influenced subsequent generations through
production techniques, raster also published books (awarded), data carriers (awarded) and graphics, among others. Another aspect includes activities such as installation works, often realized in collaboration with well-known institutions. https://raster-media.net

Bold, contemporary designs characterise the Vanguard collection, a collection by the Spanish fashion eyewear brand from Barcelona

Gigi Studios is previewing new models in its sun and optical collections, including the popular Vanguard range which fuses sophistication and “a fashion-forward attitude”. The new additions in the Vanguard Optical and Sunglass collections have strong architectural shapes and feature a range of unique gradient acetates, crafted after numerous trials –  to achieve the ideal shades. Above: unisex model Lumi has an aviator inspired shape, and features in Gigi Studios’ new campaign called “Good Luck”

Models Anja and Rosalia in the Vanguard collection have an earthy and ochre-infused colour palette to capture the essence of the Autumn/Winter season, with subtle highlights to enhance the designs. Among the sun models are gradient effects which have been meticulously developed in vertical and horizontal lines to achieve the collection’s feminine and vanguardist aesthetic.

Vanguard is known for its daring, statement shapes sculpted from lightweight acetates, showcasing intricate angles and bevels. In the new designs, technical advancements have been at the forefront of the development of the collection with the introduction of new hinges and customized components engraved with the Gigi Studios logo. At Silmo, Gigi Studios will also show new designs in the Icons, Mens and Lab collections. Find out more at www.gigistudios.com