Where are the coolest opticians in the world? Help us find them!

Eye Wear Glasses is embarking on a new mission. We are looking for the coolest opticians, sunglass shops, vintage eyewear stalls ... anywhere outlet where the more discerning glasses wearer can find top-quality, beautifully-made spectacles (such as these above by Ralph Vaessen).

So please take a few minutes to nominate an opticians where you bought your amazing specs and, in return, we'll build a map of where the best glasses on the planet can be found.

Suggest your coolest opticians here

Ralph Vaessen fall/winter 2011 eyewear campaign

Excuse the nudity in this, the most family-oriented of blogs, but where there's good glasses, Eye Wear Glasses can't just sit back and ignore it.

And just as we were impressed last time Ralph Vaessen released one of his racy videos, here again he exposes his amazing ability to create exquisite eyewear of the very best quality...

Above is Philip, right is Sarah, below is the video.

Ralph Vaessen 2011 handmade natural horn sunglasses

It's always good to see the latest from Ralph Vaessen, so here's the latest from his 2011 collection... I love the way the graduated tint on the lenses above are complemented by the changing shade of the horn of the frame. Watch the video for more. More horn...

Ralph Vaessen eyewear: Kate Moss and 'Chas' are round the horn

More observant followers of EWG will have noticed the influence of celebrity on sunglasses, many of whom constantly want to upgrade - ain't no pleasing some.

I refer not however to the now solo pop sensation Chas (don't know what made me think of him), but to Kate Moss, who was spotted this afternoon wearing Ralph Vaessen's Katarina sunglasses (as worn in top picture) in Notting Hill.

The brand is another new one to me, Ralph Vaessen. Made by Hoffman Natural Eyewear in Germany from buffalo horn - I'm looking forward having a good look at some pieces next time I'm passing a quality optical boutique.

As for good glasses websites I implore you to visit ralphvaessen.com for a great spectacles-focused film -after you're finished here that is.

The other styles shown above are Willemijn (middle) and Spyker (bottom)... excuse my rabbiting on.