Our most read content of 2022 is here in review….
1. Specs by Kyla A wine bar, distillery and restaurant surround the independent eyewear boutique ‘Specs by Kyla’ in downtown Atascadero on the central coast of California. A small town with a lot of change of growth underway, Kyla says she has been amazingly busy in her first 12 months. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/08/specs-by-kyla/
2. A Sustainable Vision: Optanicals Bringing a new meaning to ‘sustainable eyewear’, Optanicals considers their impact on the planet in every aspect of their business model – even their name takes inspiration from Mother Earth. With frames in wood and beans to styles in recycled repurposed materials and strictly fitting their store with old furniture – to name just a few of these endeavours – the company truly sets a bar for optical businesses looking to make a step towards a greener future. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/06/uniquely-sustainable-optanicals-weimar-germany/
5. Iggy Pop for Cutler and Gross x The Great Frog A collaboration of distinction / Iggy Pop in Jack Waterlot campaign An exclusive eyewear edition by Cutler and Gross and British Rock ‘n’ Roll jewellers, The Great Frog, launched at www.cutlerandgross.com as Iggy Pop is revealed as the face of the campaign. Photographed by Jack Waterlot in Coral Gables – the musician is seen in close up wearing the sunglass models… https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/05/iggy-pop-for-cutler-and-gross-x-the-great-frog/
6. Kirk & Kirk pop-up opens in Shoreditch “Connecting with the customer, raising visibility…”Kirk & Kirk have opened a pop-up store in Redchurch Street, in Shoreditch, one of London’s most prestigious fashion, food and lifestyle destinations. The gallery-like space, which presents the Kirk & Kirk frames in bright neon boxes against a stark white backdrop, offers a complete introduction to the eyewear collection and its history, with video presentation and virtual try-on as well as the actual frames on display. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/09/kirk-kirk-pop-up-opens-in-shoreditch/
7. 10 questions – Johnnie Rousso, Athens Coming from a family of opticians, Johnnie Rousso was always destined to travel down the optical career path. Since its establishment in 2016, his eponymous, bar-themed boutique has become widely regarded as one of Europe’s premier optical stores. Eyestylist speaks to the eccentric, extroverted founder and visionary following a personal visit to the store in Athens in February 2022… https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/07/10-questions-johnnie-rousso-athens/
8. Lafont Paris: eco-responsible, creative design At Lafont Paris, a steadfast ‘step-by-step’ approach to the development of a genuine responsible sustainable path has involved the introduction of bio-acetate and an experimental material concept for colourful Limited Edition “upcycled” acetates. https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/11/lafont-paris-eco-responsible-creative-design/
9. Silmo 2022 – energy and style The international optical community gathered for Silmo at the Villepinte exhibition in Paris, for a September weekend that was filled with bright sunshine, energy, enthusiasm for fresh new eyewear, and a colourful upbeat, overriding theme….https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/09/silmo-2022-energy-and-style/
10. Ludens mask The renewal of the collaboration between Jean-François Rey and the famous Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima is presented through dramatic design work, futuristic in style inspired by the video game, Death Stranding (Kojima Productions). The innovative spirit of Jean-François Rey and his experienced design team and the creative world of Kojima fuse without limitation in this collection which comprises 4 new models….https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/05/hideo-kojima-x-jean-francois-rey-collaborative-collection-2022/
We wish all our readers and sponsors a wonderful holiday time!