This Summer, Swiss Brand GÖTTI convince with yet another round of simple but effective, translated on two frames called ALESI and ALOYA. These elegant and classic shapes, combined with feather light titanium, complement the wearer’s individuality.

The material’s lightness is reflected in the streamlined, angular and yet perfectly rounded forms. They appear soft and sleek. The shapes are enhanced through the profile’s clear details as well as the selection of warm and soft hues. Gold
tones add to the glasses’ elegance. If oversize or classic – these retro frames look stylish – a subtle eye catcher in any occasion.

Key figures:

MATERIAL Titanium
MODELS ALESI/ALOYA

COLOURS Black matte, Gold brushed, Gold – platin, Gold – brown, Gold – champagne, Gold – purple
RETAIL PRICE EUR 398

If you want to learn more about the Swiss brand and their current collections, visit: www.gotti.ch and FAVR.

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Lunor introduces the LUMAG-Line M5 in new shapes and hues

The M5 is a Lunor classic par excellence: the ultra-fine frame with iconic lenses meets the iconic Lunor W bridge to form a frame with a modern zeitgeist.  A reissue of the Lunor V, a model from the 90s, the M5 line is produced sustainably, fairly and with the utmost precision by hand in the in-house LUMAG manufactory in the Black Forest.

Modern and timeless: new shapes and hues of a Classic

The M5 now shines in new designs: characterised by the timeless panto shape and handcrafted from high-quality metal, the M5 06 Panatomic is launched as a counterpart to the M5 03. The slightly smaller form of the M5 06 is just as charismatic as its big sister and appears in the colours antique gold, antique silver, gold, silver and satin black.

In addition, the cult line is supplemented by the medium-sized M5 07 Anatomic shape: made in the finest vintage design and anatomic shape, the M5 07 is an absolute vintage piece. Its special details – such as the perfectly shaped monoblock – make the model a real eye-catcher. The M5 07 Anatomic is available in antique gold, antique silver and satin black. The M5 04 and M5 05 models also get a colour touch-up and are now also available in elegant satin black.

Handmade in Schwarzwald – the M5 as LUMAG-Flagship

The reduced design of the M5 not only convinces with its precise workmanship, but also with its functionality and attention to detail: the eyelet at the end of the temple is a special eye-catcher. Another special feature of the M5 line is the material used: made of lightweight stainless steel and supplemented with flexible pads of pure titanium, the frame combines timeless elegance with maximum wearing comfort.

Sustainability and regionality are very important aspects for LUNOR, thus it has been the first climate-neutral company in the eyewear industry since 2018. Another milestone followed in the same year: the Lunor Manufaktur Gesellschaft, or LUMAG, was founded. The Lunor Classic and M5 stainless steel models are produced sustainably and fairly by hand in the company’s own factory in Kämpfelbach, Baden-Württemberg. You can find more information at www.lunor.com and discover more frames from the brand on FAVR.

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Contorted bodies in scenes tainted with elements of surrealism and bright colours to create a campaign full of seductive, temperamental images.
The Etnia Barcelona FW22 Campaign DREAM is sophisticated and filled with glamour. In it we meet a young woman who is not afraid to take risks. Complex, free forms, full of personality, for people who like to make their own choices. 9 acetate models in 4/8 colours. Complexly built models with fine frames pero con aristas. We dig the use of blocks of top quality acetate combined with vibrant colours to create a provocative look.

If you wish to find out more about Etnia Barcelona’s current collections, visit: www.etniabarcelona.com/de

Head over to FAVR to discover more glamorous looks for this season.

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Since 2016, the Austrian eyewear label NEUBAU EYEWEAR has stood for high-quality premium design based on a sustainable brand philosophy. Known for innovative solutions for the resource-saving production of eyewear, NEUBAU is presenting a collection made of sustainable acetate for the first time in autumn 2022. The purely plant-based material is the basis for the extensive collection of modern design eyewear entitled “SHAPES OF MOTION”, which are characterised by a unique, deep colouring. In a total of eight handmade optical models, NEUBAU skillfully combines premium material with classic design and bright colours, whose transparent textures offer a contemporary balance for every day.

Nature, an eternal rolemodel

Designed and handmade in the CO2-neutral production facility in the heart of Austria, natural elements of nature are omnipresent companions of the design process. For the “SHAPES OF MOTION” collection, NEUBAU finds inspiration in the flowing yet powerful movements of water. In addition to the allusion to transparent textures, the symbolic image of water in this collection stands for a deeper meaning. Like water, NEUBAU EYEWEAR explores new paths for sustainable solutions with the “SHAPES OF MOTION” collection in constant movement and transformation. The new material represents another sustainable milestone and proves that premium design and the respectful treatment of nature go hand in hand.

A sustainable interplay of shapes, colours and materials

Eight optical eyewear designs present themselves in versatile shape options and designs. With a palette ranging from luminous “Honey”, transparent “Rose” to classic “Brown Havana”, NEUBAU offers special colour diversity in the new collection. The basis for this sustainable interplay of contemporary classic shapes and deep colouring is the new material natural Acetate. Natural Acetate is a purely plant-based material composition of cotton and wood. In contrast to traditionally used acetates, this sustainable material creation does without harmful components and uses only plant-based softeners. As a result, the material is considered biodegradable and particularly environmentally friendly. In a successful combination with temples made of high-quality titanium, NEUBAU EYEWEAR creates its first natural acetate collection in a balanced design that combines luminous accents with minimalist elements and classic modernity.

The new models „JOSI“, „LENI“, „FLO“, „HELMUT“, „RUPERT“, „GUSTAV“, „KARL“ and „ALENA“ are each available from September 2022 onwards.

Find out more about NEUBAU here.

On FAVR you’ll find a fine selection of NEUBAU models for you to try on.

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Always eager to challenge their know-how in the acetate field, French brand JF Rey launches a new line of mens’ eyewear.

Experimenting with the construction of acetate using a customized approach by layering the such as to create their own colour palettes. Releasing 3 easy-to-wear retro shapes JF REY takes the brand’s creative DNA down new paths by creating new colourstories. The frames are built using a collage technique of acetate. It’s materialized in a continuous line on the FLEX temples and the front to create a staggered effect of the end piece: a style that has become a signature craft of the brand and stands for the specificity of this design.

The use of sober and refined prints contrasting with more sustained collages and frank hues, refreshes the sobriety of the shapes and brings the designs both a vivid and graphic effect.

With their 3 new acetate frames JF1515/JF1516/JF1517, JF REY creates yet again a different kind of elegance and an exemplary expression of the Frenchies individual flair .

Find out more about the brand JF REY here and here and don’t forget to head over to FAVR for more exciting frames.

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The light of dawn, the play of colours on the rocks, the smell of fine sand – the Paraiso Motel a Miio x Andy Wolf collection captures the light, the colour and the earth of magical Portugal and turns them into small and large marvels. Motel a Miio x Andy Wolf attach great importance to sustainability and local production. Both the ceramics and the glasses are 100% handmade and produced locally in Portugal and Austria.

The special lens shape of the Adam sunglasses was the inspiration for the fine elegant Adão tray. The sensual shapes of the ceramics reflect the wave movements of the Atlantic and also draw the curved Andy Wolf frames.

The Aurora vase is in harmony with the Alba sunglasses, which both have the same soft shape. The colours are reminiscent of the morning light at sunrise in beautiful Portugal.

Wear, Open Your Eyes and Enjoy

The Capsule Collection Paraiso by Motel a Miio x Andy Wolf is strictly limited to 500 pieces per shape and colour worldwide. The collection is still available in the Motel MIIO Shop.

Only available for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 

If you want to find out more about this prestigious Collab and about Andy Wolf, visit the Website and FAVR.

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The Mercedes-Benz design philosophy stands for sensual purity and modern luxury. In close collaboration with long-standing cooperation partner MAYBACH Icons of Luxury, the Chief Design Officer at Mercedes-Benz Group AG and his team created a pair of sunglasses that are characterised by topnotch technicality, superb aesthetics and innovation. Starting this Summer 2022, THE CREATOR is available from authorized retailers in ten different colour stories.

The exclusive design object combines ultra-light titanium and sustainably sourced natural horn in a very special way: the edgy looking, technically filigree metal, additionally refined with 22 carat gold, rose gold or platinum plating, meets horn, giving it a warm look and feel in the finest natural colour structures. This special combination of materials comes in the shape of a model that exudes strong character – as an expression of a new zeitgeist that combines style, innovation and sustainability. 

Artisanship with many handcrafting steps

Make no mistake, more than 200 steps are required to produce a single pair of these sunglasses. They combine the innovative power of Mercedes-Benz with the historically evolved art of handcrafting that is synonymous with MAYBACH Icons of Luxury. THE CREATOR draws on the valuable experience and treasures of both worlds to interpret and help shape the current zeitgeist with a modern design idiom.

Luxury, design and handcrafting at the highest level

Fans of the Mercedes-Maybach spirit will probably recognise similarities to the Maybach logo in the CREATOR’s shape: the smooth corners of the frames and the flowing aesthetics are emblematic of the brand’s most exclusive models. A highlight is the bridge, which takes cues from the radiator grille and reinterprets them. The comfortable spring hinges on the temples are seamlessly integrated into the logo. It’s that attention to detail that makes this pair truly stand out.

As mentioned above, a particularly important feature of the new sunglasses is the natural horn that is used in the frame of the glasses. It comes from the company IVKO, which bring its many years of experience to bear in MAYBACH Eyewear. The horn used for the glasses comes from Asian water buffalo, which are commonly found in farming communities in many parts of the world and whose strength is an indispensable help in everyday life for the local people. They revere these valuable animals, not one of which has to lose its life because of its horn. Mature horn is best suited for making the glasses – so the older the animals, the more beautiful the horn becomes.

THE CREATOR – available in ten different colour variants

THE CREATOR is available in a range of colour combinations, including three models with 22k gold plating and two models each with rose gold or platinum plating on a premium titanium base. This is found in the logos, the striking bridge design and the trim around the glass. The three models with metal elements in matt black convey special character. In addition to the red colour variant with white marbled horn, there is a black-black combination, which subtly emphasises the contrasts between the materials and between gloss and matt effects, as well as a variant in black-white-black, which plays with pronounced contrasts. Each pair has its uniqueness, making it rather hard to decide!

Take your pick now and find out more about this superb collection by MAYBACH Icons of Luxury x Mercedes-Benz by visiting: www.maybach-eyewear.com/

Please find MAYBACH EYEWEAR on FAVR with an exclusive collection of Eyewear!

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To introduce the brand new LEGACY Capsule Collection, the brand chose beautiful Athens as backdrop setting for these modern eyewear models, the design of which were inspired by the classic Hellenic aesthetic.

A limited collection with three models in a disruptive, elegant look: GAIA is an elegant and sensual model in a cat-eye shape. HERA is a rectangular model with rounded contours, versatile and modern. EIRENE is an elegant hexagonal shape with an oversize look.

The LEGACY Capsule Collection models are available in black, red, olive green, red and translucent pink, a warm and innovative colour palette that is part of GIGI Studios’ identity and style. Die leichten Ringe an den Bügeln wurden handgefertigt und von Hand eingesetzt. High-quality CR-39 lenses with maximum UV protection factor ensure high visual comfort.

Gigi’s Capsule Collection LEGACY combines beauty and strength and is available in a limited edition with special packaging. Although the designs are reminiscent of ancient times, the looks are absolutely contemporary. As hot as the location itself!

Find out more about the Capsule Collection as well as current Gigi Studios collections here.

On FAVR you will find more models from Gigi’s, come pay us a visit!

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The reign of the tiny sunglasses is officially over. This year, the frames are bigger, the shapes more dramatic and the lenses colorful and transparent. However, trends like these don’t come about randomly – they always reflect a societal shift. The more turbulent the times, the more opulent the fashion. On the runways, we’re seeing more vibrant colors, exaggerated proportions and towering heels with double platforms. Robert La Roche‘s new collection with Christoph Rumpf, Austria’s most promising young designer, is the brand’s answer to this exalted aesthetic that’s sweeping the globe.

The models Midnight 2.0 and the brand-new Mambo play with the exorbitant proportions of the 60s and 70s, arriving in summery shades of champagne, mint and terracotta. With their erotic transparency, they look both effortless and light, despite their oversized dimensions. Each model is handcrafted in Italy from premium acetate and is thus a piece for eternity. Because sustainability is also about enduring quality and an aesthetic that will be relevant time and time again.

Discover all the brand’s model by visiting: robert-laroche.com

Robert La Roche is also available on FAVR, come have a look!

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In 25 years, Ørgreen Optics has built a community of
makers, vendors, and customers that believe in quality
as the foundation for good design. Titanium, acetate,
stainless steel, and polyamide are the materials Ørgreen has been and still is using for their refined collections, creating eyewear that change the wearer’s experience, offering enhanced comfort and fit for individuals worldwide

Innovative designs, timeless silhouettes, vibrant colours.

The Orgreen Spectrum is divided in 6 inspiring collections that are regularly updated with new shapes, colourstories and innovations.

Check their website to discover frames from the following collections:

Quantum High

Havn

Imaginary Lines

Acetate

Grand Danois

Sheet Titanium

To read more about the brand, visit the Brand Profile on FAVR!

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For our Collection Shoot in Sardinia, you sent us some current models from LOOK-made in Italia. Giordano, what exactly are the main talking points here? 

Giordano: We want to show you how LOOK-made in Italia is combining research, production know how and functional design in unique and exclusivity according to a cross-up selling concept. In this concept, the adult product segment is defined through the material as a marker of quality either premium or high-end.

Some of the featured products are from the MATERIKA line. What distinguishes MATERIKA in general?

In MATERIKA, the aptitude of LOOK-made in Italia for design research is elevated to a higher level. There is a direct dialogue between the objectives of the designer and the production department. Technology and craftsmanship come together to give rise to new concepts in the high-end eyewear segment, where the study of materials and driving innovation remain the focus of each project.

How does the Strato collection fit into the MATERIKA approach?

Strato is part of the new Alumix collection, within the experimental section of MATERIKA. This new experience renews the choices our company made in the past, for instance to best represent one of our distinctive materials.  

Speaking of materials, Alumix is the dominant choice in the collection?

Yes, it’s a special alloy of aluminum and magnesium. Super-light and high-performance and shaped according to completely exclusive processing criteria.

From a design perspective, what are the special features of Strato?

Strato models are characterized by a contemporary design, focusing on details and the idea of a stratification that enhances the richness of the workmanship. Numerous mechanical steps alternate with calculated craftsmanship, creating a story of processes combined with accuracy and precision. 

Creativity is thereby translated into attractive glasses of absolute aesthetic novelty.

You also play with ‘contrasting finishes’. What’s the story behind that?

The concept is to apply the expertise of the company’s research on Alumix to the theme of contrast, understood as a harmonious dialogue between different thicknesses and surfaces. The aim is to satisfy the attentive eye of the observer, through a perception of enveloping tactility.

What is the color concept behind Strato?

Not only are the colors completely new, but there is also a revolutionary color concept in Strato. 

In how far?

The colors range from ruby red to virtual green. From signal yellow to graphite black to the more reassuring midnight blue or slate grey. But the colors never appear flat or dull. The saturation of acid green or amethyst violet, for example, is diluted in both matted and metallic nuances. It is exciting to see how the tangible differences in the surface can be grasped by rotating the glasses and changing the point of observation. 

Next in our Collection Shoot, Aurea is a special capsule collection. Marco, how does this collection fit into your line-up?

Marco: Aurea is a limited-edition capsule collection. A project that was created to make tangible the visual experience of the NEW RINASCIMENTO image campaign. In fact, we decided to communicate our values not only through our image but by translating them into product, which represents our core business. We can say that Aurea is the fruit of NEW RINASCIMENTO.

What was the starting point?

Aurea was born from an apparently simple concept. The development started from identifying the common denominator within nature, understood in its totality. Nature as an environment but also as human nature. The connection that man has always sought with nature. We identified it in the ‘golden ratio’, the highest expression of harmony. It’s a sincere bond with the ‘beauty’ that has always existed in nature.

For which target group is this concept designed?

Aurea is a product in the adult premium and high-end segments of LOOK – made in Italia.

How many styles are part of the collection?

The capsule consists of four frames, two men’s and two women’s, designed by LOOK-made in Italia designers Giuseppe De Riva and Augusto Valentini. Aurea will also create two entire collections for the adult premium and adult high-end segments, completing the development of LOOK-made in Italia acetate frames.

How can the design language of Aurea be described?

It is a language that speaks of refined Italian creativity. Everything originates from the desire to represent beauty following a simple concept that we can summarize with the word harmony.

What materials and colors do you play with in this capsule collection?

First of all, Aurea is a full acetate product in which our expertise has been used to experiment. The color games range from transparencies to detailed coloring processes to express the creativity underlying the project to the fullest. For example, in the »Aurea 4530« model, the concept of ‘overlapping lightness’ is introduced. The acetate material is processed in such a way as to look like a stratification of colors, where each layer has its own specific aesthetic function. 

As a brand with its own manufacturing, you also have a great influence on the ecological footprint of your eyewear. What steps are you taking to keep it low?

First of all, we focus our research on choosing the best raw materials. Without them, you cannot make excellent products. For us, this is mandatory. We research and develop materials internally, for instance Alumix. These materials have a very low environmental impact during extraction and create a sustainable product life cycle. They are recyclable countless times and without losing any of their mechanical properties, which guarantees continued product performance with a low footprint.

Thank you both for the interview.

photos NARÈNTE [LUCIO ARU + FRANCO ERRE]
casting NARÈNTE
styling VERONICA RUGGERI
hair & make-up DANIELA DESSÌ
models MARTHA MASSIEL at THE CLAW MODELS & FILIPPO PINNA at BRAVE MODELS 
assistant ALESSIA GRECO 

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Toronto’s colourful diversity is unparalleled. Fewer places in the world offer such cultural diversity as the Canadian metropolis. It is precisely this individuality that shines in the numerous colours of SHADES OF TORONTO. Brown is one of them.

Inspiration set in stone

With their strong, cubic shapes, the SHADES OF TORONTO are an image of the Canadian skyline. Dipped in deep brown, they imitate the distinctive architecture and, with their yellow tints, hint at the window fronts of the big city. The sun reflects off the windows. The old stone shines in the light. Toronto’s architecture in the evening sun, captured in a soft-looking frame.

The Sun in a cloudy City

Toronto is a metropolis hidden in the clouds. Every now and then, the sun’s rays poke through the cloud cover

The tinted lenses of the SHADES OF TORONTO intercept these rays without obscuring the view any further. The durability and resistance of the city are also found in the Japanese acetate.

Such statement-making eyewear can only have sprung from the feeling of a big city as inspiring as Toronto

Find out more about NIRVAN JAVAN and their current collection here hier.

And don’t forget to head over to FAVR where the Brand has a selction of superb frames ready for you!

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“Smooth Operator”

Italian brand BLACKFIN not only scores a Collection Shoot in our new magazine issue SPECTR #35, but also supplies the star products for the SPECTR cover. It’s well earned, because the designer label represents technical innovation and constant creativity like no other. The new company headquarters, the Black Shelter, symbolizes the progressive DNA of the premium manufacturer from South Tyrol. BLACKFIN walks a fine line between tradition and modernity; between technology and fashion. What’s more, the label does not picture these spheres as exclusive – BLACKFIN exists at their intersection. It’s summarized in the company slogan Neomadeinitaly that serves as a daily motivation in the Italian town of Agordo.

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The common denominator across all collections is the label’s mastery of titanium. Titanium is part of a belief system at BLACKFIN. To a point where the entire company ethos is based on the lightweight material, which the Italians source exclusively from Japan. The masterful processing of titanium has now become second nature to BLACKFIN. As a result, the label is able to handcraft extremely lightweight frames with high-value designs. In this issue’s photo shoot, we focus on new models from the One, Razor and Sun collections.

One

Starting with One, it’s the main collection that subsumes the essence of the brand. One revolves around frames with modern and geometric designs. Made of pure titanium, adorned with a sense of uniqueness via hand-picked colorways. Speaking of colors, BLACKFIN designers can draw from a wide range of options thanks to the label’s proprietary dyeing processes.

Razor

Next up, the Razor collection takes the advantages of titanium to the next level in even slimmer and lighter frames. Crafted from 1 mm titanium, the models are manufactured using special micromechanical processes. As an added feature, the new, one-piece hinge once again exemplifies the unique blend between function and design. The Razor collection renders classic and timeless shapes in a modern design accentuated by an extensive color palette: from luminous hues to shiny gold and deep black, BLACKFIN showcases titanium in all its variations.

Sun

Because this is our summer issue, sunglasses are a must-have. With this in mind, the Sun collection echoes the stylistic signature of the One line as a direct link to the core concept behind BLACKFIN. But with added sun protection! Plus, the daring shapes and progressive forms of the sun line go beyond the design parameters of their optical counterparts. This becomes obvious by looking at standouts like the feminine »Palm Cove« and the unisex style »Zen« that grace this issue’s threepage cover. We call it Neomadeinitaly with a special twist. Or in this case, ready for summer!

photography ULRICH HARTMANN [Berlin]
assistant SOPHIE SCHWARZENBERGER
styling VIRGINIA KRAUSE
hair & make-up JANETTE PETERS
models KOBE BOATENG at KULTMODELS, DORA FRANZ at IZAIO & “DRAMA” THE CAT

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The idea for creating really special eyewear designs already manifested in the mind of company founder Christoph Egger in 2004. It took seven years until it would become reality. Since then, GLORYFY has built a reputation for indestructible sunglasses and frames far beyond the brand’s home base in Austria. That’s because manufactured in the Zillertal valley, the glasses are truly unbreakable. Over the years, the label has remained true to its roots and founding principles. But with the Lifestyle and Optics collection, the ‘Made in Austria’ company is also branching out beyond the field of sports. That’s a good thing because everyone can use more unbreakable things in everyday life.

Hello Christoph, please tell us about the origins of GLORYFY.

The idea behind GLORYFY unbreakable originated over coffee with a good friend. He had priorly suffered a severe cut on his eye in a skiing accident that broke his glasses. But then it took another year until I finally committed to making this raw idea reality. The final impulse happened during an episode I got to witness on a business trip to Hongkong. A couple at the table next to mine erupted in a loud verbal argument after the man had accidentally sat on the woman’s glasses, which ended up broken. So I spontaneously told my colleague right there: “When I get back home, I’m finally starting my project around unbreakable eyeglasses.” Said and done! That started a product development process which would ultimately take seven years.

And even today you’re still manufacturing in the Zillertal valley in the Tyrol region?

Yes, that’s part of our unbreakable DNA. We’re providing a counter vision to the disposable ‘fast fashion’ society by manufacturing eyewear with style and longevity via in-house production.

What else makes GLORYFY stand out on the market?

UNBREAKABLE is our most important guiding principle. It’s really at the heart of all we do. Not just the technology and the practical use value. But also, our entire philosophy that we put into action daily. It’s our daily drive to become better, make even better products, even thinner frames and temples, and provide an even better service to our retailers. And most of, get back up and carry on every time we fail.

How can you guarantee an ‘unbreakable’ product?

Our material consists of a highly specialized cast resin. It took us ten years to fully understand the material. We have patented the technology, which makes us unique worldwide. It’s an extremely complex process from raw material to finished product. While it may look simple and playful when you see our frames bend flexibly, it requires a high level of craftsmanship and loads of experience.

Does that also include the lenses?

Indeed. We never differentiated between the frames and lenses since our entire goal was to make eyeglasses unbreakable in their entirety.

You’ve also developed a patented temple technology.

Exactly, it’s called INCLINOX technology. For opticians, INCLINOX offers the opportunity to adjust the temples in a cold state while also controlling the inclination. Adjusting eyewear has never been simpler. It’s made possible by the interplay between a metal insert and our elastic cast resin.

Which features separate GLORYFY from other sports-oriented eyeglasses?

By no means are we trying to sound arrogant, but there simply is nothing better for any kinds of sports activities. We have unbreakable lenses and frames, the absolutely highest lens quality and flexibly adjustable temples that can be fitted to any sports-specific situation, like wearing a helmet.

And here’s an absolutely essential factor: GLORYFY unbreakable eyeglasses are not only technically innovative and functional. But they’ve also undergone a giant evolution in terms of style in their design. While at the outset in 2011, our eyeglasses were still bulky, functional, and sports-focused, we have now arrived in the stylish lifestyle and optical frame segment. Due to great advancements in our technology, we have been able for several years now to manufacture extremely thin frames while still hitting the ‘unbreakable’ paradigm. That way, we now offer every single wearer of eyeglasses an incomparable overall package of innovation, functionality, and style!

But aren’t there already enough brands in the lifestyle and optical segment?

Considering the sheer amount of added value, from a technical perspective, offered by our glasses, we absolutely don’t want to be caged into the ‘sports eyewear’ category. That’s because the advantages in everyday wear are rather obvious: Whether it’s storing the glasses in the coat pocket or the classic mishap of sitting on them in your car – people no longer have to worry about their favorite glasses. Even curious children’s hands can’t harm our sunglasses and frames, which makes them the perfect companions in all walks of life. What’s more, our satisfied retail partners and customers from the early years have always asked when we’d finally bring our technology into the lifestyle sunglasses segment. When we also added the INCLINOX temple technology, it became an unstoppable success story. The same applies to our optical collection. There’s just nothing like it on the market.

What overall role does this new segment play in your business now and what do you expect in the future?

Our lifestyle sunglasses already account for about 40 percent of our sales. Optical frames about 30 percent. This means that sports eyewear no longer is at the top in terms of sales, but still remains a fundamental part of the collection.

How many new models can we expect for the 2022 collection?

Our kickoff collection for 2022 will offer 51 new styles across all areas of the eyewear universe. Then midway through the year, our Midyear Collection will introduce more new additions.

Does the new collection follow a specific design direction?

No, there is no overarching stylistic principle. We offer everything from eye-catching models to elegant and feminine frames all the way to understated frames in matted finish. So something for every taste. The technological denominator is obvious, though: unbreakable. In terms of lens technologies, we are excited to introduce a great innovation, a self-tinting lens that can change from F1 to F3 while adjusting color from light pink to grey.

For this issue’s Collection Shoot our photographer and fellow Austrian Günther Egger set the scene to fulfill your request for a strong and extravagant showcase. Does the resulting imagery fit the visual language of your brand?

We really enjoyed Günther’s approach for the photo shoot with his artsy interpretation of Wes Anderson’s masterpiece ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’. Whether you love the characters or not, they sure are different. They are sporty in their own specific way, but in a retro style that creates a fascinating counterpoint to our innovation-driven and progressive eyeglasses, I think. The characters aren’t ‘pretty’ in the classic, mainstream sense but have their edges and imperfections while doing their own thing. Just like what we’re about with our brand (laughs).

Thank you, Christoph.

Checkt out the brand’s website: www.gloryfy.com and visit FAVR for more info about the brand and discover more models.

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Feminine and accessible

As a member of the JF REY family, VOLTE FACE is a brand of optical frames that brings together the world of women’s fashion and the creative spirit of the Maison.

Each frame carries the idea of modern and elegant femininity, delivering ultra-sensual pieces that evolve with each collection without ever leaving out the know-how in acetate that made its reputation.

Available in 12 shapes and no less than 48 colours, the newest collection aims to be more upto-date, fresher, delivering elaborated looks yet still easy to wear in order to appeal to a younger clientele.

The models are worn oversize, in thin acetate or thickened on the sides for a more glamorous effect. They explore the richness of translucent and coloured acetate materials, the finesse of the outlines. The style is sober and refined. It plays with superimposed shapes and displays fluid and strong lines. The chosen colours are fresh thus pairing with retro references and contemporary influences into a very flattering harmony.

All VOLTE FACE models are handmade, in the best Italian manufactures.

To check out the entire VOLTE FACE collection, go to: www.jfrey.fr

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Tech, titanium and colour

Here’s to BLACKFIN launching their very first Capsule Collection named The Highlighter encompassing the essence of the Italian brand in 3 new and exciting frames. Far from classic shapes and their various adaptions, BLACKFIN lend themselves to a sophisticated style exercise where the spirit of the brand has been driven toward an extreme, iconic design concept.

Three Sunwear styles inspired by a strong 90’s pop culture vibe are turned into a futuristic vision. Squared lines recall the oversize proportions of 90’s eyewear while the neon colour strongly remind us of the 80’s excesses. What barely resembles a wrap, a cat-eye and a classic aviator are in fact three models that might as well be considered as all new shapes, as unique as their looks are – edgy angular frames enhanced by clear neon lines drawn across the bold front, a bit like using a highlighter.

By processing different thicknesses of titanium, BLACKFIN’s favourite material, achieves a sleek look that truly stands out. Using a single 3 mm block for the frame, the streak of colour on the top rim is slightly going inwards, giving the frames more depth. If that is not Keanu Reeves next signature Matrix silhouette, we don’t know what is! A truly extraordinary product designed and created at the brand’s Black Shelter, the company’s new sustainable headquarters, which in itself resembles a time capsule landed from the future!

All three silhouettes come in strictly black with the neon stripe available in five bold colours: Red, Fuchsia, Blue, Yellow and Green. Once again, the combination of colour and the meticulous craftsmanship necessary when working with titanium make these frames exceptional in so many ways.

Perfectly matching the futuristic vibe emanating from the frames, BLACKFIN produces an exclusive photo shoot highlighting the Capsule product features. Dressed in geometric garments wrapped in bands of fluorescent laser light the robotic 80s vibe couldn’t be more modern.

BLACKFIN – neomadeinitaly | titanium | eyewear    

The Highlighter Capsule is available in the online Blackfin shop from April 20th and at select optical boutiques soon. Make sure to grab a pair with your favourite colour and turn many heads this Summer!

Blackfin is among our FAVR brands. For more background info, please read their Brand Profile and discover many more models for you to try on.

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French Eyewear designer Caroline Abram launches her new eyewear collection “Hestia” as a world premiere.

As daring as the eponymous Greek goddess, the new Caroline Abram HESTIA collection stands out for its symmetrical bicolour stories, boldly applied to intensify the feminine look. One bright and the other deep, the acetates chosen affirm the two facets of this new Caroline Abram collection: both delicate and powerful. The volume of the frames is highlighted by cutouts of coloured layers applied on transparent acetate.

Known for designing the most feminine eyewear, Abram sublimed high quality acetate and added a soft, feminine touch by applying floral details on the temples of the glasses, inspired by art deco style. This silver nickel insert can be seen through the material. Combining all new bold and sexy colours, Heather, Heta or Helena are perfect for setting hearts on fire!

With her new collection inspired by the Greek Goddesses, French Designer Caroline Abram gives every woman the possibility to reveal and glorify all the facets of their personality! Created in 1998 in Paris, her brand has never failed to amaze and stay relevant in a busy and fast moving eyewear cosmos. Subliming her designs with stylish accessories, she created a world oozing sexiness and celebrating the beauty of empowered women, a unique vibe unequalled up to this day. Her bold frames amaze by their colour combinations, freshness and curvy shapes.

In line with her philosophy, HESTIA is clearly intended for women who want to feel gorgeous, sensual, or just at ease with themselves and their femininity.

If you like to find out more about the Brand Caroline Abram and their current collection, visit: www.carolineabram.com/

On FAVR, we have a variety of frames from Caroline Abram for your to discover with more in depth information in the brand profile.

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The Naoto Fukasawa Collaboration Capsule, developed in lool LABS, the
brand’s design studio, has launched with two models: Naoto1 and Naoto2,
inspired by organic minimalism and the strength of metal.

„People shouldn’t really have to think about an object when they are using it. Not having to think about it makes the relationship between a person and an object run more smoothly”

Such is the philosophy of Naoto Fukasawa, one of the most influential designers alive in the world today. A philosophy very much in line with the raison d’être of lool, the new Etnia Eyewear Culture Group brand. And indeed,
it is no mere coincidence that it should be he, the Japanese designer, who is the first to sign his name to the brand’s opening capsule collection. lool, just like Fukasawa, believes that the best design is not seen, that it is born of gesture and intuition.

“The best designs are those that dissolve in behaviour”, he says and that is the very concept that has guided the Naoto Fukasawa Collaboration Capsule:

A design so perfect, it grows out of intuition. Built to be light.

Find out more about the Brand LOOL: www.looleyewear.com/

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Memorable. Long-lasting. Full of design, heart and craftsmanship

AWearness, a pun with a background

On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, ANDY WOLF launch their new independent collection AWearness. AWearness takes us back to the beginning, to the roots. ANDY WOLF started small in 2006, but with a big vision – to combine local, traditional eyewear craftsmanship with contemporary, innovative design.

AWearness goes one step further – in every detail there is a desire for more sustainability. The name AWearness carries ANDY WOLF and at the same time stands for wear and awareness – the conscious interaction with people and
nature.

Each frame is full of sustainable details – there is a lot to discover. The glasses are made from high-quality bioacetate, which was let to age naturally for many weeks before processing. Permanent connections were deliberatley avoided so that each part can be replaced individually and the glasses can be disassembled into pure materials.

Each AWearness model is three-dimensional and ergonomic through facets, each component is well thought-out and of timeless quality. With a newly developed temple inlay with an embossed pattern, we have given the frames geometric personality, which is further completed by a perfectly fitted clip-on.

AWearness, combines everything we expect from a sustainable collection – no more, no less.

We believe that many details can contribute to a sustainable whole. AWearness is full
of details, there is a lot to discover.

Unity in Design, Individuality as a Statement

Each of the five distinctive AWearness frames is based on a frame from the very first ANDY WOLF collection. Inspired by their shape and colour, timeless and stylish eyewear has been created that together form a design unit and yet each is a statement in its own right.

Each lens shape is unique and a classic in its own right – there is a round, a square and a trapezoid shape, as well as a Panto lens and a memorable XL frame. Milled sections at the end of the temple make them extra ergonomic, hugging the head and ear perfectly. Facets on the front & temples, and the play with thick and thin acetate, make each of the models an extravagant, three-dimensional companion.

There are ten selected colours per frame. The colours vary for every taste from pure black to classic Havana tones, from cool transparent nuances to desaturated yet powerful colours. Each of the five models is available in every colour variation, meaning that shape and colour are combined to suit every taste.

Each of the five models comes with a matching clip-on with Zeiss sunglasses that offer 100% UVA & UVB protection. The integrated closing block allows blue filter lenses or reading glasses to be fitted. The clip-ons are handmade in France. Like the frames, the design is classic with a twist – the clip shape does not follow the lens but the frame contour. This gives the glasses a new, shapely character.

Beauty in a Box

For each pair of AWearness glasses and each clip-on, there is a matching case made of recycled leather with water-based glue. Both cases are made in Europe and protect perfectly against damage and dirt, making them a perfect companion.

The AWearness frames are packaged in a stylish cardboard box where the material is PEFC certified and comes from sustainable forestry. The boxes are made in Germany.

The cardboard box is decidedly not a disposable product; it can be excellently reused for storing glasses by removing the cardboard insert and placing dividers built into the base.

Included in the set, besides the frame, is the case, a durable AWearness cleaning cloth made of microfibre, a card with useful information alerting the customer to the 7-year availability of spare parts and, if purchased, the clip-on with clip-on case.

AWearness is durable. In every detail is the desire to take a step towards a more
sustainable coexistence.

To find out more about the AWearness collection and check out all the models, visit Andy Wolf.

Read more about Andy Wolf on FAVR!

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Inspired by her older sister’s passion for style, Clémence soon starts adding her own dose of personality to the design process. Through the alchemy of talent, teamwork, and sisterly love several years later a new eyewear brand is born: CLÉMENCE & MARGAUX.

Strengthened by their unique bond from a young age onward, the two French company founders have channeled their mutual interests into a quite sizeable eyewear collection. Founded in 2012, the brand cultivates a style that can best be described as retro-inspired and enhanced by a healthy dose of glamor, playful fantasy, and love for detail. With their eyewear creations, CLÉMENCE & MARGAUX speak to self-confident women that like to present themselves in a flattering and feminine manner. A lot like the two founders!

With an eye for colorful 1970s style, the brand’s eyewear frames appear in rounded or angled geometries in an oversized form factor. Crafted from delicate metal and titanium with front sections in subtle colorways. Sometimes with a tortoise surface, or even adorned by accents in rosé or turquoise all the way to the temple tips. In short: Eyewear by CLÉMENCE & MARGAUX always dazzles with a tasteful combination of materials, themes, and colorways. Say adieu to mere functional visual aids and bonjour to life-affirming fashion statements!

Eager to find out more about the French brand? Then it’s this way.

Head over to FAVR to check out our selection of French Brands! And make sure to also check out the latest trends in eyewear.

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Watch out, The Readers is the new brand of blue light filtering reading glasses from the stables of the Barcelona eyewear group. Manufactured in biomaterials, The Readers is a clearly sustainable, high design, quality product, built to enhance people’s reading experience. A brand that believes in culture, in the intellectual values of independent people with inquiring minds. A brand that has created unique, contemporary eyewear for people who read in all different ways and in a multitude of different situations. Because, nothing is sexier than looking good while reading!

Reading is timeless, reading is sexy, reading is independence.

The Readers presents the world with an attractive, timelessly styled collection. Hemingway, Churchill, Woolf, Carroll, Orwell… The greats of literature give their names to this first collection, comprising 6 different models of reading/screen glasses and 6 sunglasses crafted in different thicknesses of acetate. Vintage designs in colours inspired by Scottish tartans.

The Readers frames are responsibly crafted from cotton fibre and vegetable-based plasticizers, designed to decompose within one year from disposal. Built in biodegradable, organic acetate, the most natural form of acetate,they are likewise enduring, comfortable and of the highest quality.

A quality choice in reading glasses.

The Readers reading glasses offer precise magnification and antireflective lenses. They also boast a filter to reduce the amount of blue light reaching the eyes from digital devices so avoiding visual fatigue and enhancing the quality of sleep.

The Readers sunglasses are fitted with Category 3 organic lenses to protect your eyes in medium to bright sunlight. They also include UV400 protection to shield your eyes from the effects of ultraviolet light.

The Readers come in 6 different strengths: +0.0, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0, +2,5, +3.0. Which one will it be?

To find out more about this highly attractive Collection, visit: The Readers. The Readers – available at optical outlets worldwide.

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For this campaign, KOMONO got in contact with students from various art schools across Belgium, creating candid photographs to ensure that a sense of self and individuality is portrayed to its utmost extent. Embracing people’s creativity, means of expression and highlighting their profile and stories is at the forefront of the 2022 collection and campaign. After a long period of separation it is now time to come together, as we are.

The products are designed from the brand studio in Antwerp and the frames are made from the high-quality materials: whether it be acetate, made from natural materials such as wood and cotton or leather, extracted from the finest cow and calf hides.

KOMONO materials are responsibly and ecologically sourced to offer the best quality available. The Belgian brand believes in fair pricing which means that the product are affordable yet can compete with the major luxury brands in terms of quality. From 2022 onwards, all of the new collections, will be made from fully eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Nice, right?

KOMONO believes that we all collectively have a responsibility to progress towards a more sustainable future. The eyewear brand is taking a pioneering role in rendering innovative design not only accessible but also viable on the long term.

For more information about KOMONO and to view the entire collection, visit www.komono.com

Also, don’t forget to head over to FAVR where more exciting frames await!

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Bold is far more than just an attitude, it is the will to boldly tackle risk.

A collection displaying all the character and DNA of Etnia, making a mark with its colours, freedom and rebelliousness. A premium collection of prescription eyewear featuring punchy designs. Top quality frames produced in the finest materials.

ETNIA Barcelona’s new Bold Collection comprises 9 new oversized models in natural acetate in two thicknesses.

Audacious colours and combinations which give powerful voice to life, art and freedom.

Havanas, Blacks, Reds, Mauves, Greens, Blues … Pellucid colours and block colour finishes, as well as chessboard, to allow plenty of room for individual expression. The BOLD Campaign from ETNIA Barcelona is the epitome of sophistication. Magnificent volumes for images which elevate the collection to a state of pure luxury.

Etnia yet again launches a fearless campaign, bursting with attitude and risk, but also dripping with humour and glamour.

Make no mistake, Bold is here to stay.

Find out more about the BOLD collection and more here.

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Wir zeigen Euch 3 Highlights aus der Collab mit Paul Smith und sind voller Vorfreude auf den Sommer!

The Fenton

Die Fenton Sonnenbrille wurde auf dem Laufsteg bei der Paul Smith Men’s SS22 Show getragen und erwies sich als so beliebt, dass sie als Limited Edition Fassung für diese Saison in Produktion ging. Die universell schmeichelhafte Fassung, auch wenn sie nicht von Laufstegmodels getragen wird, zeichnet sich durch eine abfallende Brauenlinie aus und ist aus kristallinem, halbtransparentem Acetat mit ergänzenden Cristian Dalloz-Gläsern in blasser Waschung gefertigt. Die auf nur 250 nummerierte Exemplare pro Farbvariante limitierte Fassung ist ein Muss für jeden, der zu dieser In-Crowd gehören möchte.

Entdeckt alle Fenton Limited Edition Farbvarianten hier.

The Foster

Ursprünglich für den Einsatz unter dem Pilotenhelm und hinter dem Visier konzipiert, wurde die Navigator – und ihr Pendant mit den quadratischen Gläsern für Piloten – inzwischen auch für etwas bodenständigere Aufgaben eingesetzt. 

Die Navigator ist ein unvergänglicher Stil, den man in so ziemlich jedem Jahrzehnt seit seiner Einführung in den Mainstream an unzähligen berühmten Gesichtern gesehen hat. Foster ist eine Hommage an diesen Stil und bleibt seinem ursprünglichen Design treu, abgesehen von ein paar modernen Tweeks und Anpassungen. 

The Fleming

Das runde Profil dieses Gestells ist direkt der Grunge-Ära entnommen, die Großbritannien in den 90er Jahren überschwemmte, parallel zur Konkurrentin, der Britpop-Bewegung. Diese übergroße, runde Sonnenbrille ist bewusst so gestaltet, dass sie einen starken, unangepassten visuellen Eindruck macht, so wie es das Gefühl dieser Bewegung war.

Da Farbe ein zentrales Element der Kollektion ist, stellt Paul Smith aufregende neue Designinnovationen vor, darunter maßgeschneiderte zweifarbige, kontrastierende laminierte Acetate und neue mehrschichtige laminierte Acetate, die der Farbe mehr Tiefe verleihen, wie es hier bei der Fleming der Fall ist.

Entdeckt die gesamte Paul Smith Sunglasses Kollektion hier.

Cutler & Gross versteht es einfach, Laune und Vorfreude auf den Sommer zu machen. Wir können es kaum erwarten, die ersten Sonnenstrahlen durch eine dieser Frames zu erblicken!

Bei FAVR sind die flotten Briten ebenso vertreten, schaut gerne mal vorbei und lasst Euch inspirieren.

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To celebrate their 30th anniversary, munic has created a new exclusive collection called “signature” combining “sign” and “nature” – two elements not only encompassed in the name. On the one hand munic´s unmistakable trademark with a strong recognizability, on the other hand the love for nature and the sustainability of their products. Inspired by the characteristics of the 4 elements water, earth, air and fire, each of which brought to life in their newest designs.

An anniversary Collection featuring entirely new Concepts

Stylish, with the highest level of workmanship, outstanding quality and loving attention to detail. Air above me, earth below me, fire within me, water around me. The first design series of the collection is characterized by the element water: flowing shapes, a clear design-language and harmonious colors. Temple inlays and sunclip – rims featuring an intricately crafted fine wave pattern leave a very special recognition value. The high-quality sunlenses used in the clip-on are polarizing and anti-reflective-coated.

The next chapter of munic’s signature collection is dedicated to the elements earth and air and is going to be released soon this year. The last design series – fire – will be launched in winter 2022/2023. Stay tuned to see the collection in its entirety here soon.

To find out more about the Brand Munic, visit the Website!

Brand Profile at SPECTR.

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Vinylize is proud to partner up with Thievery Corporation to fight world hunger. The campaign pledges 20% of all proceeds from sales of the branded frames to the World Food Programme. Props!

The banner ‘Rob the Rich’ is a throwback term to describe how Thievery Corporation has developed their sound over the years. It is now being worked into their collaboration with Vinylize that utilises a Robin Hood approach to tax the rich and feed the poor.

A custom milled aluminium and enamel Thievery Corporation target is inlayed into each serial numbered temple. Under the collaboration, the limited edition series will feature 200 pieces under the Babylon banner designed for Eric Hilton and 200 pieces under the Doyle banner designed for Rob Garza. Both frames have quite the look. Matt finish on the front, sharp silhouettes, sleek temples with signature dot and limited edition number on the inside as well as black tinted lenses for the extra thievery style. Participating in a good cause has never been so easy!

Find out more by visiting: VINYLIZE.

And on FAVR you can discover a variety of frames from the brand and many more!

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“When we founded ANDY WOLF, it was clear to us from the beginning that we wanted to produce locally in Austria. At that time it was common to produce in Asia – it was uncomplicated and cheap – and we were ridiculed as outsiders with our idea. But the belief in our vision and our perseverance paid off. And it still does: now, 15 years later, we are taking ANDY WOLF to the next level with new, fresh ideas. Our flower meadow is a matter close to my heart and I’m delighted that the whole company is pitching in and making it blossom.” Andy Pirkheim Founding member, CEO and namesake of ANDY WOLF.

“We want to become even more sustainable in all areas of the company. We go through the world with our eyes open and are constantly finding new ideas and researching topics. We firmly believe that even small
steps lead to a greener future – a future that also thinks about the next generation. As a brand that puts people at the centre, this is particularly important to me.” – Wolfgang Scheucher, namesake and co-founder of ANDY WOLF.

Last year, the brand recultivated adjacent meadows and fields with local wildflower seeds and transformed them into a beautiful sea of flowers.

From 2022 onwards, every purchase of an ANDY WOLF frame will recultivate and preserve one square metre of wildflower meadow in Austria. ANDY WOLF is well prepared for this: the first 10 hectares of wildflowers are already in full bloom outside the windows of the headquarters, and the area is constantly being expanded. The meadows are a habitat for many native insects, birds and other animals – it is not unusual to see a pheasant or a deer looking curiously through the windows directly over the design team’s shoulder. Our own bee colonies also live amidst the wildflowers. They are just as industrious as the entire ANDY WOLF family, and their honey is a popular treat for the team and ANDY WOLF customers. A goodie that comes from the heart!

The concept is supported by the eponymous campaign “Grow with Us”. Pictures of the most diverse types of flowers show the diversity of the meadow and are the inspiration and template for the new ANDY WOLF glasses.

For its 15th anniversary, ANDY WOLF has fulfilled another of its heart’s desires – to design a collection that unites the past and the future: AWearness.

The name AWearness carries ANDY WOLF and stands for wear and awareness – the conscious interaction with people and nature. Inspired by the very first ANDY WOLF frames, a collection of 5 timeless models has been created, each available in 10 colours. The special feature: every single detail of the glasses, from the design to the packaging, has been thought through. The glasses are made of high-quality bioacetate, which is naturally aged for many weeks before processing. Permanent connections are deliberately avoided so that each part can be replaced individually and the glasses can be disassembled into pure materials. This ensures easy repair and later recycling. Even the sales concept was designed especially for the collection.

Let’s grow together and look to a more sustainable future!

Find out more by visiting: ANDY WOLF.

And don’t forget to head over to FAVR to find your perfect pair!

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BLACKFIN introduces their new campaign COLOURSCAPE – a new chapter in the story of the brand’s growth and maturity. With COLOURSCAPE, the Italians wanted to define colour as a representation of knowledge, awareness and determination. As an expression of feelings and moods. But before anything, colour is what brings to life the new BLACKFIN frames. A collection of vivid tones and bright shades applied on high-end titanium.

In his photoshooting, the photographer Giovanni De Sandre highlights the contrast between the whiteness of the location and the chromatic brilliance of the panels installed in the shots, representative of the dominant hues applied on the glasses. The marble quarry is a familiar but at the same time impersonal place where the models move with elegance in a continuum with the surroundings.

Alike other impressive locations BLACKFIN chooses to feature their new collections, this quarry has a much more intimate meaning connecting it to the brand. It is a place of memory, of a story written by men who for millennia have transformed raw stone into something aesthetically pure with sacrifice and skill. Similar to these hard working men and women, BLACKFIN pours the same craft and dedication into the creation of their collections, encapsulating the technical skill and artistic vocation of generations workers who, with their passion, have turned a raw material into a work of art.

The analogy also works for the material itself due to the profound connection between marble and titanium. Both are products of natural origin that convey a sense of concreteness and solidity. Just like a work of art is created from a single block of marble, a pair of glasses is forged from a single titanium plate. And while the marble works have handed down Italian excellence for centuries, the BLACKFIN collections take the beauty of the most authentic Made in Italy around the world. In finding analogies and thus a deeper meaning in what they do, BLACKFIN takes eyewear to a superior level where each pair of glasses becomes a statement and physical embodiment of a monumental story behind. Thus, by wearing a BLACKFIN it’s as if the wearer becomes a part of that story, forever connected.

COLOURSCAPE

There’s a place we know
but can’t quite define.
Here colour transforms the outer world
and reflects on our inner self.
Here colour brings knowledge,
it creates a deeper understanding
and gives us the strength to show who we are.
Overcoming prejudice,
abandoning convention,
breaking the rules.
Here colour leaves no room for compromise,
but inspires brave choices.
The kind that never betray you.
And help you see who you really are.

BLACKFIN – neomadeinitaly | titanium | eyewear    

art direction Studio GDS – Giovanni De Sandre,  photos Giovanni De Sandre & Andrea Sottana, fashion stylist Manuela Mezzetti, make-up artist Alessio Giovannelli, poetry copywriting Paolo Pollipoli

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US Eyewear brand RAEN believes that handmade is the best way to do things. That’s why RAEN creates all of their frames by hand – from the first sketch to the final polish. The hometown of Oceanside in California serves as a great inspiration in everything they make, and the line of premium eyewear embodies that free- spirited, coastal lifestyle through and through. Right now, we can’t think of a better way to soak in the sun… Here’s a glimpse of their current Zafrique Capsule Collection.

Phonos brings refined rhythm and soul to the Zafrique Ensemble, RAEN’s special collection designed with Ambassador Mikey February. Taking design cues from both Myles and Hirsch, Phonos creates a dynamic look that’s both familiar and fresh, thanks to a wider fit, structured beveling, and a timeless silhouette.

Rune enhances a familiar silhouette with distinctive angles and unique sculptural touches around the keyhole bridge and temples. The hard angles perfectly juxtapose the curved lenses, and new colors like Cove add depth and versatility. Rune is a guaranteed hit for any man or woman.

If you feel like you need to soak up more Sun and Beach salt, head over to RAEN’s Website and check out the entire collection.

The brand is also part of our SPECTR and FAVR family so go check out their brand profiles and frames in the Virtual Try on.

And in the meantime, let’s try and catch some rays on this side of the pond.

Nikol takes upswept Modern Classics to another level with a thicker, comfortable more sculptural design, creating an elegant look that’s remarkably The large, square temples compliment the elegant
curves, and robust triple-dot hardware adds just the right amount of sophistication. With new colours like Ginger and Papaya, Nikol is the perfect mix of fashion and play.

With its geometric silhouette, Zhana is a study in balance and elegance. The fashionable frame itself has a barely-there look and feel thanks to an ultra-lightweight Beta-Titanium construction. Split-finishing details and two-tone metals add color and nuance, while the contrasting temple tips provide a chic touch. Zhana is a must for anyone seeking comfort and style in one beautiful package.

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Eyewear models from Scandinavian designer label LINDBERG not only grace the cover of our latest magazine issue SPECTR #34. They are also the eyecatchers of this collection shoot, for which Ulrich Hartmann was on the road with his team in wintry Berlin. The stars of the show: pieces from LINDBERG’s new Sun Titanium Collection.

1980s High Tech Soul

Wearers across the globe cherish LINDBERG’s signature blend between minimalistic, on-point designs and boundary-pushing mastery crafting some of the world’s most advanced titanium frames. In our previous issue of SPECTR, we showcased the Thintanium collection of incredibly light (a mere 3.0 grams!) and technically advanced frames.

This evolutionary thread now finds its direct continuation in the Sun Titanium Collection of 1980s-inspired sunglasses.

“The new designs utilize the signature features of our Thintanium collection. The thin titanium frame grants the designs a future retro feel that is sure to make a statement.”

Henrik Lindberg, Founder, CEO, and Creative Director

Retro Style Meets Futuristic Craftsmanship

Executed in lightweight and premium titanium, frames in the Sun Titanium Collection interpret staples of 1980s eyewear design in LINDBERG’s signature reduced-to-the-max style. Expect oversized and petite versions of quintessential frame designs like aviators, cat eyes, squares, and round frames. One of the standouts: Athletic ‘shield’ sunglasses – think the kind of full-front wraparounds now brought back by fashion influencers – in a unique, two-lens construction.

“What would otherwise be a one-lens design has been split in two with a very narrow bridge, given it the shield appearance while still having the flexibility of having two lenses. Truly state of the art eyewear!

Henrik Lindberg

Further pushing the boundaries, the Sun Titanium Collection is built on customization. For the ultimate precise fit, wearers can customize the length of the temples and adjust the bridge and nose pads to their exact specifications. Every frame is custom-made and hand finished. For added value, the frames implement LINDBERG’s proprietary screwless hinges alongside premium Zeiss lenses with anti-reflex coating for full UV-protection. Want extra sun protection? Sure! Select models also include effective and timelessly cool looking side shield elements. Speaking of cool, finer details include acetate or composite elements combined with the refined elegance of titanium.

Meet the three stars of this issue’s cover shoot: The »8801« embodies the futuristic take on shield sunglasses in LINDBERG’s two-lens design and a pronounced rim. For a classic aviator with a high-tech soul, check out the »8802« in a luxury, ultra-light titanium finish. Another future classic is the »8803«: Laced with gold accents across bridge and temples, the square, never boring frame is definitive magazine cover material. And since the cover is not enough, we’re showcasing more styles from LINDBERG’s new offering here in a dedicated collection shoot.

With so many personalized choices, it’s up to wearers to find their perfect match.

“Style is all about perspective and for sunglasses it’s no different – that’s why the essence of the LINDBERG sun collection is diverse points of view. With the endless possibilities of custom sunglasses, no look is out of reach!”

Henrik Lindberg

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