A new collection by FACE A FACE looks to Japan for its design inspiration – discover Japan Now!
Issey Miyake’s pleats, NENDO’s intriguing minimalist design language and Shiro Kuramata’s armchair with cylindrical backrest are just some of the iconic Japanese references to which the designers of FACE A FACE have paid homage in the line. The new references arose as the French independent brand continued its exploration of the Italian 1980s-era Memphis Movement – its key characteristics and links to a wider creative universe beyond. Above: Pleats2 in the FACE A FACE Japan Now! collection is inspired by the Pleats Please collection by Issey Miyake, a great admirer of Sottsass’ work. The frame is characterised by solid volumes counterbalanced between two coloured lines – see more on the Pleats1 at https://www.eyestylist.com/2023/09/trends-geometric-frames-shapes-combined/
Model Nendo is informed by the design style of the Japanese design studio Nendo. Most notable is the skilful milling of the frame front which creates a halo at the back of the structure of the frame front – and a clever “chiaroscuro” effect of colour and colour contrasts, highlighted further in the highly decorative acetate temples.
The Kyoto3 sculptured glasses are inspired by Shiro Kuramata’s iconic armchair with a cylindrical backrest (“Sofa with Arms”). The creative spirit of the spectacles is emphasized by the geometric purity of the cylinder, which makes up part of the hinge and the sides. The colour combinations are bold, in seasonal trendy tones such as the bright yellow and translucent mauve above. www.faceaface-paris.com