Mark McNairy and Garrett Leight California Optical have returned with another collaborative drop for Spring/Summer 2017. Aptly dubbed the “Valdese” glasses, the range features a midcentury military-inspired square frame that’s designed for both men and women, the flip clip Valdese is meant for medium-sized faces and sports cellulose acetate construction with a metal core wire and … Read more
Danish brand Han Kjøbenhavn has unveiled an exclusive, full titanium eyewear collection produced for its New York retail space. Featuring a selection of three notable Han Kjøbenhavn frame designs – the Smith, Timeless and State models – in a brushed, low density titanium. , Han’s material of choice has ultimately upped each design’s durability and … Read more
For Thom Browne’s latest Spring/Summer 2016 delivery of sunglasses, high-end clothing boutique Union Los Angeles has decided to provide us with a better look, with a new editorial. The editorial showcases the sunglasses on-face, and each style boasts contemporary designs, with gold-plated metal frames, paired with clean, mirrored lenses. The trio of the styles and more, are now available … Read more
Berlin-based eyewear manufacturer MYKITA has rolled out a new set of chic eyewear designs under the MYKITA MYLON imprint. Dubbed “HYBRID,” the frames collection features a combination of advanced technology and handcrafted detail which results in an incredibly lightweight and flexible eyewear. A mix of stainless steel and matte laser sintered mylon materials have been … Read more
SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE has joined forces with The Andy Warhol Foundation for a new eyewear range dubbed “The Iconic Series.” As a tribute to the late artist’s legacy and personal sense of style, the Italian eyewear label has unveiled a new retro frame with a contemporary touch. The capsule is highlighted by two timeless styles, … Read more
Yohji Yamamoto unveils his Spring/Summer 2016 range of sunglasses. Inspired by the sinuous movement of pencil on paper, the single, fluid motion has been translated to the eyewear. The frames have been crafted in the same way that a pencil traces the outline of a shape, and Yamamoto’s signature round lenses have then been applied in … Read more
Acne Studios presents its latest eyewear collection for spring 2016, comprising of updated classics, in addition to new styles. The two new entries are the Indy and Charge, each featuring teardrop-shaped lenses. The Indy features an acetate frame in black or turtle, while the Charge boasts a thinner acetate frame, optioned in pink and beige. … Read more
As we steadily approach the warmer season, Italian eyewear label SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE returns with yet another refreshing range for the season. Carefree, yet technical, the extensive collection showcases a perfect fusion of style and substance. The sunglasses are built with acetate bodies and crisp Zeiss lenses, with a host of interesting color palette. Head over … Read more
Le Specs Luxe presents the “Space Dynasty” collection. Inspired by the opulence and extravagance of ancient empires, the new range is layered in futuristic elements and sleek sci-fi materials. The elevated frames use translucent satin textures contrasted against high sheen metallic detailing. Modern minimalism is encapsulated with neutral tones of blush and ecru accentuating the gold, silver and rose … Read more
Givenchy unveils its eyewear offering for spring/summer 2016. The new eyewear collection which is built from premium materials, draw inspirations from bold architectural designs, with four stylish categories introduced this season, namely RAVE (characterized for being young and edgy), STYLE (an avant-garde, architecture-inspired range), ICON (refined frames that embrace Givenchy’s DNA) and STAR (timeless shapes with the iconic “star” detailing). The Givenchy spring/summer … Read more