Glasses, fashion and more
The most innovative ideas and materials
Colour, butterfly shape, black, gold: these are the latest trends as regards glasses, which are instruments that, besides correcting sight, they became real fashion accessories. The new 2009 ideas do not lack great design objects and models enriched by particular and precious materials.
Innovative materials and solutions for Italia Independent, available on the market with a number of collections, among which I-High stands out, brand’s best product. One of the news is the “Cold War” model (mod. 505) presented as prototype to the Paris Silmo: these are multi-functional glasses that, thanks to the dynema wire, allow for a rapid substitution of the lenses (for sunglasses or glasses) and of the lower frame, in order to enjoy matching different shades.
3Concept, the glasses’ brand Made in Italy, characterized by screw-less technology, celebrated its first year with a number of news. Five are the new models that continue to draw inspiration from a retro style, strictly linked to the ’50s and ’60s. Men’s models re-suggest a drop-shape, whereas women’s models, narrower, feature a cat-tapered shape. Among women’s models it is also presented “Bfly” featuring a new laser-work that recalls the decorative patters typical of butterflies’ wings. The bar concept, which serves as the basis for the brand’s “screwless” technology, is subjected to a technical evolution that improves its aesthetics: front pieces’ attachment to the bridge is now not at sight, increasing suitability and refining the aesthetics. Such evolution, applied to the new collection, serves as the basis for the restyling of seven models belonging to former collections that are now available in new colours.
The model Ultra Light by Pirelli Pzero features an incredible weight for sunglasses: only 20 grams. Weightlessness results from the use of a particular metallic alloy, already used in experimental medicine, Nitilon that is composed by a very high percentage of titanium. The design is characterized by delicate shapes, rounded by vintage features for women and more squared and sporty lines for men. A particular temples’ manufacture alternates laser-cut acetate, whose peculiar radial mark is unmistakable, to metal. The model features lightly square-shaped front pieces. Memory-endowed it folds and then goes back to its original shape. The narrow temples contribute to the feather-like frame and a comfortable wear. The terminal rubber marks and brands the glasses.
For motors’ lovers, we now present the Mercedes-Benz eyewear collection, which focuses on the use of technological materials, such as titanium and carbon fibre, and on the search for details purposely conceived to convey uniqueness and recognizability to the product. The limited edition model MB590 stands out. It is realized with materials purposely studied in order to guarantee weightlessness, comfort and at the same time mechanic strength. Carbon fibre is made of thin carbon filaments arranged according to the warp and weft classic pattern , to give shape to a fabric that is chessboard-patterned.
Among the most precious materials, here are presented piton and crystals purposely conceived for the glasses signed by Ermanno Scervino. Details of gold tanned leather are applied on temples made of cellulose acetate that is a plastic cotton-derived resin, hypo-allergenic and 90% biodegradable. The search for innovative details and decorations perfectly matches the structures inspired by the ’60s: big frames featuring rounded out geometric shapes and a significant thickness. Zeiss lenses protect from more than 95% UV rays and the filters, thanks to a special treatment of the surface, take on the same colour shades of the frame.
IVKO GmbH presents a frame made of natural horn covered with Karung snake skin. The horn theme is also found in the Ralph Vaessen collections, suggesting ideas for both sunglasses and glasses models, and in the Theo horn and metal models. Besides the Silver Edition, Gianfranco Ferrè‘s new ideas are gritty models like the GF 885 featuring exotic leather stripes that define front pieces and profiles.
Diamond details are set in front pieces and temples of the two new Dunhill models, DU130 and DU131, both realized in acetate. If the use of varnishes characterizes the Missoni collection, MOD. B.V.85 is the top expression of the Bottega Veneta essence. It regards a very light and non-allergic titanium pince-nez, enriched by natural horn. The model, featuring oval-shaped lenses, comes with an interwoven leather cord, kept together by a butterfly-shaped brooch.
Real jewels are the pieces of the Sospiri Collection by Ottica Veneta, decorated with crystals and hand-made decorations.
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Tags: 3Concept, Bottega Veneta, Dunhill, Ermanno Scervino, fashion accessories, Gianfranco Ferrè, Glasses, Italia Independent, Mercedes-Benz, Missoni, Pirelli Pzero Pirelli Pzero, sospiri collection by ottica veneta, Sunglasses
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