Monday, 11 November 2013

Hoet creates 3D-printed titanium glasses: Made in Belgium

3D printed glasses have hitherto been made from nylon or a similar polymer, but Bruges-based Hoet, after four years' research an development, has now made a rather stunning pair of 3D-printed titanium spectacles: Made in Belgium  - that's the name and the provenance. View more below...

Sunday, 10 November 2013

Vintage 1990s Nina Ricci tortoiseshell sunglasses

Vintage 90s Nina Ricci tortoiseshell sunglasses

It comes to something, in my head at least, when you can describe 1990s as vintage. Nevertheless, that's is what these are: Nina Ricci sunglasses in tortoiseshell acetate with a subtle cat's eye. These are the first of a number of posts of frames from Lunettes London, so if you're quick you can snap these up for a rather reasonable £55.

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Playn Eyewear at Shoreditch Boxpark

Playn Eyewear at Shoreditch Boxpark

Playn Eyewear at Shoreditch Boxpark

Playn Eyewear at Shoreditch Boxpark

If you've never bought a pair of glasses from a shipping container, now might be your chance. Boxpark in Shoreditch is a collection of pop-up shops assembled like Lego near the Overground station. There, until 24 November, is Playn Eyewear, a lovely collection of good-quality acetate frames. It's not an opticians though, so have your prescription at the ready and get a decent pair of specs, fully glazed, all good quality for £125. Oh and if you can't get along to Shoredicth in the next three weeks, you can do it all online: Playn Eyewear. Playn simple!

Monday, 7 October 2013

Christian Roth 2014 sunglasses captured by Formento & Formento


Here's the latest from Éric Domège and Christian Roth, as captured by photographic duo Richeille and BJ Formento in Miami’s MiMo district for the designers' 2014 campaign.

Top to bottom: Belles of Embellishment, Christian's Own, and Piece and Love. The range of colours is vast. Below is Christian's Own (named after his favourite aviator shape), in the colourway Design 78,  a "Fluo Orange with Fluo Green & Caribic Blue detail". Prices circa $460.


Friday, 4 October 2013

RVS yes yes by V: The female Point of View


Yesterday we looked at RVS by V's male Point of View, and today we take a look at some more feminine views. Top Mulholland Drive, then Alien and, above, the deliciously named Moulin Rouge Strawberry Shortcake.

Thursday, 3 October 2013

RVS yes yes by V: The male Point of View

RVS yes yes by V: The male Point of View - Amnesia sunglasses RVS yes yes by V: The male Point of View - Bullet sunglasses RVS yes yes by V: The male Point of View - Leon sunglasses

One today, one tomorrow. We'll begin with the chaps. This is the Point of View collection from RVS by V, and I am going to sit back and enjoy it. Top is Amnesia, in the middle is Bullet and finally, above, is Leon.

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Ballyhoo!! Cat's eyes or bat's ears from Oliver Goldsmith?


At some point cat's eyes become so accentuated that they appear more like bats' ears or devil's horns, so perhaps I should have posted this later in the month. Above is the brilliantly named Ballyhoo from Oliver Goldsmith, while below are Annabel in black and Vice-Consul in a smokey grey crystal.


Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Bevel glasses with Sergio Davila at NYFW SS 2014


Here are a couple of shots from Sergio Davila's SS2014 collection at New York Fashion Week, featuring glasses from classy US frame maker Bevel. The first frame is Shark Biscuit; the second one is Ira. Both retail at approx $500.

Monday, 30 September 2013

Feb31st Isaac 48000 wooden sunglasses



These are Isaac 48000 sunglasses  from Italian wood experts Feb31st - I love the slightly frowning profile on the bridge!

Sunday, 29 September 2013

Factory 900 melting sunglasses



They're not really melting. But you can see that the FA-1111 from Japan's Factory 900 certainly creates a distinctive look as the exquisite acetate frame curves away from the face above and below the lens. This video, in Japanese, gives you a better idea...

The sunglasses have just won a Silmo d'Or, one of the most coveted prizes in eyewear. Also available as glasses.

Read our previous posts on Factory 900 here...