Parisian luxury eyewear brand, Nathalie Blanc, has launched a new collection of sunglasses that pays homage to the great French poet Charles Baudelaire. The collection is inspired by Baudelaire’s poetry, which often explored themes of darkness, beauty, and the complexities of the human experience. The brand’s philosophy of timeless elegance and sophistication is reflected in the sleek, modern designs of the sunglasses, which feature classic black and bold colors. The names of the frames – Marc, Edouard, Aristide, and Vincent – evoke the themes and moods of Baudelaire’s poetry, with descriptions such as elegance, lightness, and refinement. The Marc frame is a standout, with its elegant anthracite color and clean lines. The Edouard features reflective lenses and a distinctive browline, while the Aristide is lightweight and harmonious in design. The Vincent frame offers warmth and softness with its refined design and soft edges. Each piece in the collection captures the brand’s commitment to quality and style, with a focus on combining modern aesthetics with classic elegance.

Mayıs 2023

Famous singer Elton John is launching his eponymous eyewear brand globally. As part of the launch, the singer has announced a series of pop-up stores across Europe. The famous pop icon is also introducing his new eyewear line to the global market, where he helped design 75 different styles, many of which bear the names of his songs. “I learned a long time ago that my style is what gives me confidence and I don’t feel like myself without my eyewear. I’ve dreamed of creating a stylish eyewear collection for as long as I can remember, so I’m thrilled to announce the global launch of Elton John Eyewear. The new collection is for anyone who wants to stay authentic in a world that constantly forces you to be someone else,” John said in a statement. John has partnered with luxury shopping destination The Bicester Collection to offer the eyewear range, as well as clothing and other products, in pop-up stores across Europe. Ten percent of the proceeds from frames sold through The Bicester Collection will be donated to the Elton John Aids Foundation.

Mayıs 2023

Relying on stylish design instead of short-lived trends, Lunor presents a new clip-on series made of stainless steel. The optical glasses in the new collection can be quickly converted into sunglasses. Thanks to Lunor’s new clip-on range, a prescription frame can be transformed into fashion-forward sunglasses with a flick of the wrist. Filigree clip-on models are carefully handcrafted in Germany. With great attention to detail, Lunor creates an everlasting connection between its prescription frames and the perfect complement. The reduced design of the German eyewear manufacturer’s clip-on glasses is precision crafted and promises aesthetics and functionality at the same time. The stainless steel frame of the clip-on glasses fits nicely into Lunor’s optical frame and can be easily attached with a click. The goggles do not even need to be removed for this. Thanks to 100% UV protection (UV 400) and category three glare protection, the eyes are also optimally protected from sunlight. For over thirty years, Lunor has placed a special priority on sustainability and traditional eyewear craftsmanship. That’s why the clip-on glasses are made by hand in Germany, in an environmentally friendly and resource-conserving way.

Mayıs 2023

Metropolitan Eyewear has launched five new models for the Spring/Summer 2023 season, including two frames in titanium and three in acetate. The new Metropolitan women’s style 8112 is characterized by pure block titanium and a geometric round shape. Available in four striking color variations and finished with a spring hinge, it is an ideal alternative for confident wearers. Metropolitan’s striking men’s style 8113, crafted in block titanium, offers a simply designed frame for those who want to shape the fashion of the city. 8280, one of the brand’s new styles, adds color to the collection with its three-dimensional modeled frame for women. Made of handmade acetate and resembling the shape of a butterfly, this style provides a clean, simple and strong stance. The pilot design of 8281, a casual, cool model for women in handmade acetate, combines a thin material thickness with square dimensions. The men’s model 8282 in handmade acetate with exceptional material thickness offers understated elegance with its square shape complemented by sculpted temples and milled brand logo.

Mayıs 2023

Tommy Hilfiger celebrated its eyewear collection for Spring/Summer 2023, Polo Pique, at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Known for engaging with cultural innovators, the brand invited athletes and artists such as legendary soccer player Sergio Ramos, DJ group Bon Entendeur, 6Knows, Ugo Ciulla’s Dance Crew and professional skateboarders Samuel Partaix, Robin Bolian and Lofti Lamaali to the contemporary art center. The advertising campaign for the Polo Pique collection features Sergio Ramos, Snowboard Halfpipe World Champion Scotty James and Nick Pescetto. Designed and produced by Safilo Group with sports inspiration, the collection features design accents including the brand’s signature red, white and blue flag. The new high-contrast Tech lenses used in the models reflect the brand’s classic American cool look, while guaranteeing wearers protection from the sun’s rays.

Mayıs 2023