Lunor is celebrating the new year by adding some new frames to their existing lines, but also by giving us some beautiful new shades of color. Colors that are a homage to the home of Lunor: the Black Forest…

When a design team is located in a beautiful place like the Black Forest, you can be sure the designers will find inspiration from their surroundings. This is definitely the case with German brand Lunor. Their new color shades are a direct nod to nature and in particular the colors you can see when night is falling in the forest. Rich forest green, translucent blue, transparent grey and matte black. Add to that some new warm Havana tones for their acetate frames and luxurious satin finishes for the metal frames.

 

Of course, 2022 not only brings us new shades but also new shapes. Lunor expanded their A11 acetate line with three new frames: a panto, an octagonal shape, and an anatomic shape. With these new colors and frames, Lunor is definitely ready for the new year!

 

We’ve recently updated our Lunor showroom that you can find here.

In 1973 Silhouette launched the Futura collection. Originally designed for the catwalk only, these frames were an instant hit amongst fashion lovers. Today, Silhouette took these designs as a starting point for the new limited-edition Futura Dot frame...

The Futura Dot 4500

The popularity of the original Futura collection from 1973 was not expected. Even though people in the seventies were used to wearing color, prints and flamboyant styles, the Futura 562 frames were still very much out there compared to other eyewear of that time. Completely round with a lens opening that accentuated the eyebrows, made of thick plastic in a bold yellow, these frames were not for the shy. The success of the Futura 562 sparked other Futura collections, all with that same futuristic, bold design language.

Almost fifty years after that first Futura collection, Silhouette introduces us to the Futura Dot. It doesn’t come as a surprise that the dot plays a central role in this design: it is first milled in the center part of the frame and then painted by hand to accentuate it. The contours are also hand-painted, giving the frame a graphic feel but also accentuating the shape of the glasses.

Silhouette Futuru 571 (image from  1stdibs.com)

Inspiration for the Futura Dot was taken from another limited edition from Silhouette: the Futura 571 that came out in 1974. The shape of these plastic frames and the prominent dot on the nose bridge are translated into a version that feels futuristic in 2022, but also has a real retro vibe. Past, present and future all in one.

If you want to get your hands on a pair, you have to be quick. Only 1964 pairs were made. This number is not as random as it may sound: 1964 is the year Silhouette was founded.

Of course, we have an up-to-date showroom of Silhouette. You can find it here.

At the Nana Woody & John headquarters, it is still Winter. And it will take a few more months for the sun to come back. Come back from where? Well, AM Eyewear found the Summer sun hiding at Bali where they shot a beautiful - and sunny - new campaign...

The campaign centers around the new Kochi collection of sunglasses and optical glasses. And while Summer probably feels very far away for most of us, these images do give us a very nice first preview of what the SS22 trends in sunglasses will be.

 

AM Eyewear founder Simon Ponnusamy found inspiration for these frames during his last time traveling the world before the pandemic hit. He went on a pilgrimage to India where he encountered many facets of Indian culture and nature that enchanted him. There, he came across the most beautiful rare gems, crystals, and talismans. These are used in many cultures to enhance positivity and to focus on the right things in life.

 

Ponnusamy’s memories of this trip were translated into a collection brimming with new colors and shapes. AM Eyewear’s hope is that their frames can function as some sort of talisman for its wearer. Looking through the lenses can quite literally give you a new perspective on the world around you and a focus on the things that are important in life. A big task for a pair of glasses if we may say so. Well, luckily these frames also just make you look damn good.

For more AM Eyewear we refer you, as always, to our showroom!

When an eyewear brand is famous for a particular style, it doesn’t mean it can’t successfully divert from that style every now and then. Take Yellows Plus. Celebrated mostly for their subtle designs, they also know how to deal with some bold acetate...

From day one, designer Toshiaki Yamagishi has been responsible for all collections of Yellows Plus. Yamagishi’s design language is one of muted colors and understated shapes. But don’t make the mistake of thinking this results in boring collections. Yellows Plus frames might not scream for attention, but their timeless designs and the attention that goes into the production of these frames (they are made by hand in Japan!) make them all the more interesting.

 

Hidden between all these subtle frames we found one example of a bolder style, that still fits perfectly in their minimalistic collection. Made from thick acetate in a strong black, smoky grey or transparent brown, this frame is different than the rest but at the same time still ticks most of the boxes of Yamagishi’s typical style. Yeah, it’s bold. But it is also clean, minimalistic and has a timeless feel to it. We love it! Do you?

Are you interested in the rest of the Yellows Plus collection? Check out our showroom!

Anne & Valentin is kicking off 2022 well with two new additions to their beautiful collection of glasses and sunglasses. These new frames are inspired either by steampunk or Art Deco and are a perfect addition to their colorful and interesting collection.

Anne & Valentin is known for their original collection of glasses and sunglasses. The way they combine prints and colors gives them a design language that is different than any other eyewear brand. With their limited-edition model Steampunk, Anne & Valentin created a pair of sunglasses that combines steampunk references without losing that typical Anne & Valentin touch.

Steampunk is best described as a subgenre of science fiction. The aesthetics of steampunk are inspired by 19^th-century steam-powered machinery combined with retrofuturisme. Retro-what? Retrofuturism is a creative arts movement inspired by the way people from earlier times (from the 19^th-century for instance) thought the future would look like. You can recognize steampunk designs by the use of lots of metal like copper and brass, elements of machinery and the use of found objects. It sounds like a far cry from eyewear but goggles actually play an important role in the steampunk movement: goggles protect your eyes from all the hot steam that is obviously involved with all this steam-powered machinery.

The second new model called Seena finds its inspiration in the Art Deco style that originated in the early 20^th century. A style that isn’t that far removed from the steampunk vibes: both steampunk and Art Deco embrace industrialism and the machine-made. The fine double lines on the nose bridge and ear tips, and the subtle ornamental details give these sunglasses that typical Art Deco feel.

For more of this brand we direct you to our Anne & Valentin showroom.