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Miga Studio

Posted on by Emre Özden

MIGA STUDIO

INDIVIDUALITY AND FUTURISM

Miga Studios, the independent luxury brand that blends Asian minimalist and futuristic sensibilities with the cultural richness of Italy, presents its new line.

From its founding in Hong Kong to its execution in Italy and Japan, luxury eyewear brand Miga Studio has always focused on creating exclusive handmade eyewear collections. Overall, the brand draws inspiration from both the Italian design tradition and Hong Kong, one of the world’s largest commercial centers and a creative pole for trendsetting. Founded by two visionaries with extensive knowledge and expertise in the eyewear industry, the main objective of Miga Studio’s collections is to create a unique range of products recognized for the advanced technology used for every detail, protecting the brand from any kind of imitation. Although the brand’s handmade eyewear was initially created exclusively for the founders’ friends and family, the stunning eyewear quickly gained popularity among fashionistas. Miga Studio’s frames are designed with quality, colors and details in mind, resulting in best-selling shapes. Through in-depth research into vintage-derived colors and customized frames, Miga Studio has been able to leave a lasting mark in the optical industry with its ever-rising star. The brand combines Italian authenticity with Japanese craftsmanship to create unique, futuristic designs that blend different materials and push the boundaries of traditional eyewear. With a strong focus on individuality and innovation, the brand also creates remarkable collaborations to deliver impressive collections.

Block-busting Collaboration: Miga Studio x Hoet
Miga Studio and Hoet Design Studio, based in Treviso, Italy, presented their collaborative capsule collection at Silmo Paris, one of the world’s largest optical fairs, held in France from September 23 to 26, 2022. With this collaborative capsule collection, Hoet once again proved its technical mastery as a studio that designs for companies looking to create a custom eyewear line to enhance their brand or identity. With similar tastes, including modern architecture, the two brands have created a dazzling collection of bold, playful and particularly versatile frames. The designs in the collection combine elegant Mazzucchelli HD acetate materials and 3D printed titanium with balance and absolute technical precision. This avant-garde combination creates a new aesthetic effect that intensifies the architectural spirit that is in the DNA of both brands. Each frame in the Miga Studio x Hoet collection is characterized by a dramatic titanium brow line design with diagonal cutouts. The same sense of power and drama is traced in the details, from the end pieces to the choice of core wire. This collaborative project was born at the 2019 Silmo Paris, when Alessandro Fedalto, Co-Founder of Miga Studio, and the Hoet design team met for the first time. Miga Studio had caught Hoet’s attention with its use of titanium and manipulation techniques advocated for glasses with innovative details. The Miga Studio x Hoet capsule launched with three optical frames and three sunglasses equipped with polarized Zeiss lenses, ranging from round or square to bold and angular silhouettes.

Titan and Taisho are On Sale
Miga Studio starts the Spring/Summer 2023 season with a unique collection of 14 new models, divided into two categories: Titan, made with Japanese titanium, and Taisho, made with the highest quality acetate. From the designs of the new models to the model names, the brand takes inspiration from architecture. In both the Titan and Taisho categories, Miga Studio has derived the faceplates directly from a monoblock plate. Taisho is available in two thickness options, 7.5mm and 12.0mm, while the titanium Titan is divided into two options, the super light 4.5mm and the robust 11.0mm. The names of the models attest to the brand’s commitment to contemporary design that embraces multiculturalism while remaining true to traditional values. The Baltic and Timber models from Taisho pay homage to the architectural styles prevalent in Northern Europe. The elegant Frank, Zaha and Louis models bear the names of some of the most important architects of the last century. Titan, on the other hand, offers a variety of slim and bold forms, including the duo Cosmopolis and Metropolis and the robust Rider-Rafter. The Modulor frame is characterized by the brand’s signature raw-cut style. Miga Studio has used its signature 12.0 mm acetate family to create Titan and Taisho, and the characteristic titanium top applied to the front visually complements the frames’ silhouette with a bright, shimmering accent. In the absence of titanium, the frames are enriched with unique raw-cut mills that distort the volume of the monoblock with a clever play of positive and negative fields. Takiron acetate also stands out for its typically vibrant colors, such as transparent dark green and bicolor havana. Titan models are now available in unusual shades such as the glossy matte olive that has become a key signature of Miga Studio, while the two-color variants with black circles and olive frames take this category to another dimension. The Japanese titanium used by the brand in Titan has such a low density that, despite its 11.0 mm thickness, it is almost unnoticeable once worn thanks to its extreme lightness. With this special version for the Spring/Summer 2023 season, Miga Studio promises to be with eyewear lovers in every season.

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May 2023

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The Best Austrian Brands II

Posted on by Burcu Yıldız

THE BEST AUSTRIAN BRANDS II

LİMİTLERİN ÖTESİNDE

We continue to take a closer look at the best Austrian brands that push the boundaries and stand out from other eyewear brands globally.

ROLF SPECTACLES IS PART OF THE CHANGE

Rolf Spectacles was founded in 2007 with a strong vision focused on sustainability and natural materials. The brand prefers unpretentious yet elegant urban looks, underpinned by meticulous quality control and craftsmanship. Rolf Spectacles uses hard-to-process materials such as stone, wood and natural horn in its frames, and one of its other distinctive features is its patented screwless hinge system. From the very beginning, Marija “Mary” Iljazovic and Roland Wolf, the founders of the Austrian brand, built their brand identity on the use of regionally sourced natural materials. This guiding principle has enabled them to develop an innovative brand with equally unique products, such as “Woodstone”, the first stone-coated wooden eyeglass frame. Since its debut, the brand’s timeless, elegant designs, material choices and craftsmanship have helped it make a big splash on the European and then the global eyewear scene. Since its inception, the Austrian brand has taken home multiple Silmo d’Or Awards, as well as the European Product Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award and the Muse Design Award, thanks to its masterful use of wood, stone, natural horn and even 3D printed ecological materials.

For Rolf Spectacles, the concepts of origins, rationality and future have always been at the core of the brand Dna and values. It is of great importance for the brand to be connected to its origins and the region in which it is located. As an Austrian brand, the region in which they were founded has played a major role in shaping them. The brand therefore produces regionally and never overlooks strengthening its connections in the region. It develops a close family-like relationship with local suppliers. The development and production of its patented hinges and lens fitting systems, and the targeting of new technologies to create value-added products, ideally illustrate the brand’s passion for rationality. Always aiming to be prepared for the future, Rolf Spectacles continues to present that it is possible to be a part of change and to create better products with a sustainable mindset through the systems it develops and the collections it prepares with the latest technologies.

BOLD DESIGNS WITH ROBERT LA ROCHE

Austrian Robert La Roche was founded in 1973 in an era of bright colors and bold designs and the brand continues to dazzle. The Vienna-based brand’s eyewear has been worn on red carpets by world-renowned names such as Yoko Ono, Meryl Streep and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Robert La Roche, one of the international trendsetting brands, was relaunched after a break between 1999 and 2014 to bring its bold designs into the 21st century. With this return, the Austrian brand started to present its eye-catching collections one after another, much to the delight of its fans.

All Robert La Roche frames are handcrafted by artisans in Italy and Japan using the finest materials on the market, promising a lifetime of quality. However, what makes Robert La Roche truly special is the stunning choice of shapes and styles. From bold designs to unusual shapes, many of its frames are collections in their own right. Robert La Roche is a well-established brand, founded in the early 70s, so its unique eyewear collections are an ideal alternative to a market flooded with simple vintage reproduction frames, combining its unique historical design values with art and modern technology.

UNBREAKABLE EYEWEAR WITH GLORYFY

Christoph Egger, Founder of Gloryfy, launched the brand to create indestructible and unbreakable eyewear after a colleague injured his eyes during a sports accident. Since its inception, Gloryfy’s first indestructible design, performance eyewear, has evolved and expanded to a wider market with a wide variety of aesthetically diverse concepts. Today, Austrian Gloryfy is a globally recognized brand when it comes to unbreakable eyewear. Collaborations with artists and athletes, whom the brand’s founder calls “Gloryfy Heroes”, have also contributed greatly to the brand’s rapid rise to a successful position in the industry. The brand’s first sunglass models were developed with artists such as Rich:Art, Dust and Lilo Krebernik, while the ski goggle designs were developed with snowboarding legend Michi Albin in 2010. Manufactured locally in Austria, Gloryfy’s indestructible and unbreakable goggles are characterized by ultra-flexible frames and lenses, as well as being ultra-strong and lightweight thanks to the materials and craftsmanship used. Bendable, Gloryfy designs will not break even if you sit on them. Thanks to the patented proprietary material NBFX, they return to their original shape even in the most destructive conditions. As part of its sustainability initiative, the Austrian brand offers a lifetime guarantee on its products and uses eighty-three percent recyclable materials in the manufacturing process.

BOTH FORM AND FUNCTION WITH SPECT EYEWEAR

Spect Eyewear, founded in 2016 and based in Austria, focuses on combining form and function with sunglasses, sports eyewear and optical frames. Headquartered in Graz, the brand develops designs that focus on meeting the needs of individuals with physically active lifestyles. This allows the brand to use functional materials such as Ultem, TR90, Edelstahl and Nylon, as well as incorporating a range of innovations such as Ultra Flex, Wing, Magnetron and Flow technologies. The result is goggles that are virtually indestructible, comfortable to wear and stay in place without the need for straps, whether while mountain biking or rafting. Deeply committed to both utility and style, Spect Eyewear is still a relatively new brand, but has already established an official partnership with Red Bull, bringing the Red Bull x Spect Eyewear collection to the optical world and strengthening its brand positioning.

Source: Favrspecs

April 2023

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The Best Austrian Brands I

Posted on by Burcu Yıldız

THE BEST AUSTRIAN BRANDS I

PUSHING THE BOUNDREIES

The best Austrian eyewear brands are pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation, they always performing well beyond the limits.

INNOVATIVE SPIRIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Unlike many other eyewear design hubs, Austria’s eyewear brands are not made up of typical style understanding, nor do they combine a number of similar features. While some Austrian brands focus on traditional quality and classic looks, others are characterized by avant-garde designs favored by red-carpet celebrities or models for athletes and sports enthusiasts. What unites the Austrian brands is that they are all characterized by an innovative spirit and a strong environmental awareness. Austrian brands place special emphasis on sustainability, local production and short, transparent supply chains, making them a natural choice for sustainability-conscious consumers from all demographic groups. Austria’s top eyewear brands push the envelope when it comes to innovation, always going above and beyond. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, they create eyewear that is more durable, flexible, comfortable, lightweight or environmentally sustainable compared to the world’s other leading brands. For instance, Silhouette holds the title for the world’s lightest frames, while Gloryfy and Spect Eyewear compete to make eyewear truly unbreakable and indestructible. Neubau Eyewear and Rolf Spectacles, on the other hand, are challenging the industry to be more sustainable and rely less on synthetics by finding new ways to use natural materials in eyewear. Why not take a closer look at the best Austrian brands that stand out from other eyewear brands globally?

SILHOUETTE IS ALWAYS LIGHT AND ELEGANT

With more than fifty years in the business, Silhouette deserves its first place among the country’s top brands, as it has placed Austria at the forefront of the world of eyewear design, where quality, functionality, lightness, durability and elegance are essentials. Since its foundation in 1964, the brand’s forward-thinking approaches have consistently pushed the eyewear industry forward. Silhouette has raised the bar with technical innovation, unique materials and bold new designs. Their unrivaled mastery of titanium, proprietary frame material SPX, and consistent creation of robust, ultra-lightweight frames, including the world’s lightest eyewear, are a gift to the optical world. Despite being a well-established and globally recognized brand whose products are sold in over a hundred countries, Silhouette has not lost its humble identity, in some ways still being a local Austrian business. Founded by Anneliese and Arnold Schmied, the brand is now a family business with the third generation at the helm. True to its roots and innovative vision, all of the brand’s frames are sustainably produced in Austria and the Czech Republic, with a focus on carbon-neutral production and environmental responsibility. While the brand has offices around the world, production is locally based and the vast majority of employees work directly at the brand’s headquarters in Linz.

ANDY WOLF IS BOLD AND UNCOMPROMISING

Andy Wolf was founded in 2006 by Andreas Pirkheim and Wolfgang Scheucher to blend innovative, contemporary designs with traditional, local craftsmanship. Calling its designs as jewelry, Andy Wolf earns a prominent place in the list of the best Austrian eyewear brands with its bold, uncompromising and meticulously crafted models. The entire Andy Wolf creative team passionately designs and builds a model until it is perfect in fit, material and style. All Andy Wolf frames are handcrafted locally in Austria and the French Jura region, using natural and recycled materials wherever possible.

 At Andy Wolf, most components are produced in-house. Additional parts are sourced locally to ensure that all materials can be sourced transparently and sustainably. This also gives the brand a great deal of control over the quality of its frames and allows its own artisans to stand out in the industry. “No one manages anyone here, everyone is part of our family and for us that means we are ready to care for each other, support each other, love each other, trust each other and grow together,” say Andy Wolf officials. Today Andy Wolf frames are sold in sixty-nine countries around the world and the brand is growing in popularity.

NEUBAU IS PURELY ORGANIC

Neubau Eyewear is a brand that embraces innovation and technology alongside traditional craftsmanship, sustainability and social responsibility. Their designs are unique but still classic and timeless while employing cutting-edge technologies and materials. Despite only being in business since 2016, a company with a sensitive approach to design has already collected a number of major awards, including the German Design Award, Red Dot Award, Green Good Design Award, and the IF Award for Product Design, Sustainability, and Brand Philosophy. Neubau is at the forefront of the best Austrian brands, constantly pushing the boundaries with new, innovative technologies, sustainable materials and unique frame designs.

On top of all these developments, Neubau Eyewear is notable for its 100% plant-based 3D printed frames and the brand has developed a range of proprietary materials specifically designed to reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainability remains a key focus for the brand in many ways. Neubau’s eyewear is produced in Austria and the Czech Republic, close to the brand’s headquarters, and even the packaging of the brand is made entirely from organic materials.

Kaynak: Favrspecs

March 2023

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Three London Brands

Posted on by Emre Özden

THREE LONDON BRANDS

BRITISH ELEGANCE

We take a closer look at the London-based eyewear brands that have gained global fame for their understated and timeless luxury designs, as well as their dedication to excellence.

The history of British opticians goes back centuries, but glasses as a fashion in England started to take by storm in the second half of the 20th century. British brands emerge as global brands with multiple aspects. Sold all over the world, these brands not only export British fashion internationally but also offer a uniquely British flair to fashion-conscious customers from the United States to Japan. But to put it more directly, British eyeglasses are the product of technology and techniques sourced far beyond their shores. Top brands proudly combine local knowledge and craftsmanship of Italian, French, German and Japanese optical traditions with their own local English expertise and unique designs.
Moreover, world-famous names do not only use British eyewear brands, but also build their images on these brands. For example, it is impossible to imagine Elton John without one of the more than three hundred Cutler & Gross frames in his collection. Similarly, British brands feature heavily on the red carpet, movie sets and music videos. You ask why? Because British eyewear and British eyewear brands represent a privileged stance and style. Whether it’s Ted Baker’s unique bespoke frames, Kirk & Kirk’s bold and colorful designs, or Hackett London’s classic British style, the best British eyewear brands not only help us see better, but they are also the way their wearers express themselves. they become. Now let’s take a closer look at three of the British eyewear brands based in London.

COMFORT, STYLE, AND FUNCTION
COME TOGETHER IN TOM DAVIES

Focusing on personalization, customer service and bespoke designs, Tom Davies offers discerning clients the perfect fit, style, and technical excellence they crave. Davies founded his brand in 2002 with the principle that our faces are not standard, and therefore our glasses should not be. This attitude has shaped the evolution of the eyewear brand and has made it the UK’s go-to brand for top quality bespoke eyewear. Tom Davies collections consist of frames and glass custom-made in their factory in London to provide an ideal experience for every customer. When it comes to eyewear, Tom Davies is driven by the notion that good design can make a big difference in comfort, style, and function, which is why every frame is made individually to fit the wearer’s nose, head shape and ears. This dedication to excellence is crafted with love for timeless yet striking designs that include the highest quality titanium, acetate, silver, gold, and natural horn, as well as several custom-made materials. These designs have captured the attention of celebrities, fashionistas and film directors, and Tom Davies has appeared in blockbusters such as Matrix Resurrections and Cruella, as well as gaining a loyal international following.

WILLIAM MORRIS
IS COMMITTED AND BRAVE

When it comes to British eyewear brands, William Morris London is one of the brands that cannot be ignored. Founded by Robert Morris in 1996 as an essentially British brand, William Morris London develops striking eyewear collections with a creative, colorful and essentially British feel inspired by the streets of London. In addition, William Morris not only manufactures its frames from the highest quality materials, but also uses new generation bio acetates and German-engineered spring hinges in its new collections. As might be expected, William Morris’ bold style, philosophy, and dedication to quality soon won the favor of fashionistas globally. As the brand has grown, so has its selection and range of bold and modern styles. Today, William Morris London expands its collections as a brand that operates and distributes in more than fifty countries and promotes British design and fashion internationally.

UNDERSTATED LUXURY WITH HACKETT LONDON

Although its focus is much broader than creating eyeglasses collections, Hackett London is making a name for itself as a high-end bespoke eyewear brand. The world-renowned lifestyle brand focuses on classic high-end British style in its eyeglasses, as in its other products. This means a wide range of retro-inspired yet timeless designs that can be used comfortably in board meetings as well as on the golf course. While many British eyewear brands have turned to the value of artistic self-expression, Hackett London offers its wearers a different kind of expression and stance. Their understated, luxury-focused designs aim to evoke a sense of exclusivity that is completely independent of today’s fashion trends. This approach of the British brand and the uncompromising quality of its products make them the eyewear brand of choice for high-end customers both in the UK and around the world. As one of the brands that best reflects the British design line and elegance, it continues to win the admiration of fashion lovers.

Source: Favrspecs

January 2023

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Metropolitan Eyewear

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URBAN AND CHARMING

Metropolitan, the independent German eyewear brand, adds four new models in the new year to its designs that emphasize the individuality and natural charm of the wearer.

German eyewear label Metropolitan draws on a stylish past to imagine the future of optical style. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement and 1920s art cinema, the independent brand has been pushing minimalist styles to an international audience since 2011. The Metropolitan Eyewear design Dna is best described as clear lines and an authentic look with an urban aesthetic. And thanks to more than 70 years of manufacturing expertise at parent company Owp Brillen, the vibrant designs offer premium finishes and long-lasting quality.

Origins of the brand name…
Looking for the inspiration behind the Metropolitan name, prepare to go all the way back to the year 1927. That’s when German director Fritz Lang premiered the cinematic masterpiece ‘Metropolitan’ as a groundbreaking and visionary masterpiece. Set in the futuristic city called Metropolis, with obvious overtones of New York City, the movie has become a timeless classic as one of the first milestones of science-fiction storytelling. And timeless style and storytelling perfectly fit with Metropolitan Eyewear’s fundamental vision and Dna.

Sources of inspiration
Metropolitan Eyewear is marked by vibrant designs that underline the wearer’s individuality and natural charms. The secret to making each design unique and fresh lies in taking its inspirations beyond the world of eyewear. In 2019, the brand presented a collection dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus art movement. The collection offered a powerful mix of materials and eyewear shapes. Highlights included a frame modeled after one of the most iconic furniture designs of all time; the Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer. As a result, the retro-futuristic and streamlined models in the Special Edition Inspired by Bauhaus became instant classics in their own right.

Choises of advanced materials
From its very first years, Metropolitan managed to dazzle consumers by skillfully using metal as the main material for its frames. Especially thin and lightweight stainless steel that emphasized classic, but on-trend frame designs with an oversized look. Over the years, Metropolitan expanded into acetate frames and other material compounds. Regardless of the material, the finish is always premium and unique. As in the case of applying special coloring methods, taking advantage of the brand’s unique manufacturing expertise.  Standouts include 1950s-inspired colorways like pure ice blue, understated rose to classic black. In terms of shapes, Metropolitan favors a wide range, including classic round, square, oversized cat’s eye and aviator forms.

New models in the new year…
Metropolitan Eyewear launches four new models in the new year. The Metropolitan model 8111 is cool, purist and sophisticated. The expressive close-fitting square shape, entirely in block titanium, leaves conventions to one side and is clearly aimed at free spirits and mavericks. The simple statement is reflected in the design which plays with different rim thicknesses, combined with titanium frames with direct support. Available in four masculine color combos from clean solid colors to color gradients. The Metropolitan model 8277 is clearly one of this season’s statement pieces. With an abundance of facets, the feminine acetate frame creates an expressive effect, and is clearly aimed at individualists who celebrate the trend towards more materials with confident, casual taste. The colorways range from clean solid colors to structured colors through to color gradients. Round, geometric and stylish: Metropolitan model 8278 for women keeps the fashion factor high and is clearly aligned with the style icons of the big city. Handmade acetate, a modeled eye rim with facets on the reverse side as well as casual color variations give this statement piece its unmistakable look. Available in four colorways from clean solid colors to structured colors through to color gradients. The fourth model, 8279, which Metropolitan Eyewear launched in the new year, is handmade from acetate in a round shape for men who prefer urban looks. Model can create an informal, intellectual, rebellious or casual look. Typically pared-back aesthetics, clear shapes and subtle details such as different rim thicknesses and a spring hinge come together with clean color concepts in this small, round retro model.

Source: Favrspecs

February  2023

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