EYESTYLIST EXCLUSIVE TRENDS – Frames with a jewellery finish and a more decorative ‘maximalist’ style are making a return…we found four that shine with elegance and glamour – an elevation for personal style
In a period of eclectic style, where minimalism and maximalism exist side by side, an opulent jewellery trend has caught our eye, with floral embellishments or pearls, Swarovski crystals and stones such as lapis enriching sunglasses and eyewear with individuality and style. Some brands have long been experts in these treatments, with a history of decoration and ornamentation within their lines, drawing on artisan expertise and the possibilities of limited editions and decorative effects achieved exclusively by hand. Above: informed by nature: the Iris, an iconic design from ProDesign, has been reissued for the 50th anniversary of the brand – the frame has an original flower temple detail. In the first edition the frame was produced in stainless steel; today the frame has been created exclusively in titanium – www.prodesigndenmark.com
At Vera Wang, where the eyewear collection follows a tradition of beautiful and often exotic embelishments featuring Swarovski stones, the latest collection includes the sunglass model Crystal, a cat eye shape with the crystal detailing creating an eye-catching flourish on the front. The frame comes in a glamorous selection of tones which include blush (above), olive and tortoise. www.kenmarkeyewear.com
Among other collections we have noticed in the new sunglass model Galilea from Sospiri® by Ottica Veneta, a design with intricate details inspired by the luxury of Venice. The model comes in a spectrum of nine different shades, each frame exhibiting a harmonious blend of vivid new colours from lapis to opal. Over 150 striking Swarovski crystals adorn the frame from its front to its temples, creating a shimmer effect from every angle. Sospiri frames are produced by Ottica Veneta® | Eyewear from the Mountains of Italy, a small and wholly independent US company offering a limited edition production, 100% handmade in Italy. www.sospirieyewear.com
Marni’s new collection produced by Retrosuperfuture includes the sparkling Zion Canyon, an oval shaped sunglass frame with a highly decorative and playfully elegant forward-looking design, embedded with sparkling blue-tinted decorative stones. For more information visit www.marni.com