Paul Frank Eyewear for Summer 2012

 

 

 

As always, Paul Frank Optometrics showing how fun glasses can be...

 

Res/Rei Eyewear launches limited edition frames using 1980s acetates

Had a wander along Floral Street in London on Saturday and so took a peep into the recently refurbished McClintock Opticians (eye tests now available!). I knew I'd probably find something interesting and I did, Res/Rei Eyewear, a stunning collection of handmade Italian acetates.

The top picture shows Res/Rei's distinctive bridge in the Tiberio, while the acetate stunner above is from limited edition set 4, featuring Tito in an amazing 1980s original acetate material. Yum!

 

IF and Co x Vintage Frames Company Ultra Goliath 2 diamond edition sunglasses

Okay, so we feature a fair few expensive frames on Eye Wear Glasses, but none have yet matched this.

This is a diamond edition Ultra Goliath 2 from Corey Shapiro's Vintage Frame Company in collaboration with Ben Baller's Internally Flawless & Co.

Using the Vintage Frames Company's Ultra Goliath 2 sunglasses as the base, the If and Co team reconstructed the frame using VS-quality diamonds and a lot of gold. Over 2,000 round brilliant diamonds totalling 15 carats are set into 65 grams of gold.

The price?

$25,000.

(Please mention Eye Wear Glasses when you place your order (!))

DJ Adam Shelton in AM Eyewear Rick sunglasses

Here DJ Adam Shelton wears AM Eyewear, a hip Australian brand which I've been following from a while back. Simply bundles of design talent - class A. The model above is called Rick.

Alberta Ferretti 2012 sunglasses by Cutler and Gross

Alberta Ferretti has launched its first sunglass collection, in collaboration with Cutler and Gross. The six styles  feature some dramatic curves inspired by Alberta Ferretti's ready-to-wear collection. We're loving the contrasting shape of the lens with the frame in this sexy white model below...

Theo by Tim Van Steenbergen launches Trees sunglasses

Another terrific collaboration between Tim van Steenbergen and Theo has resulted in this sunglass collection for 2012 - "Trees". Clearly these acetates look brilliantly brown but the Trees are actually referred to in the metal detail which has trunk-like finish. Zeiss lenses, naturally.

Super Size Me: Flat Top sunglasses go large

RetroSuperFuture has released a new super-sized version of its Super Flat Top sunglasses; available in small (50), regular (55) and now large (57).

Price €115, including Zeiss lenses. Available as optical frames also, at least in the small size...

London Retro adds frames and Element line for 2012

London Retro has released new styles for 2012, adding to the frame collection launched last year. And alongside London Retro, also available from Glasses Direct, is Element (top picture), an eco-conscious range created from acetate off-cuts and recycled metals.

These fashion conscious frames won't break the bank either, priced at £99 including single-vision lenses.

Triwa 2012 sunglasses: adding colour by SupaKitch and Koralie

Triwa has recruited collaborative art duo SupaKitch and Koralie to model its latest shades for summer. Left is Matte Midnight Drexel; below is Peach Thelma. All sunglasses are made of hand-cut acetate and come with Carl Zeiss lenses. Prices range from €99 to €129.

Below, watch the artists in action...

SUPAKITCH & KORALIE - VÄRLDSKULTUR MUSEET GÖTEBORG from elr°y on Vimeo.

Götti get you into my life: horn glasses from Switzerland

Götti is renowned for its high-quality metals and acetate frames, but now it has launched some buffalo horn specs, right and above...