Product spotlight

from Dispensing Optics December 2020

NRC News

Silhouette Lite Duet model 5542

Model Bell in C2 Raspberry

Kirk Centena Angus in C3 Crimson Seeing the light with new silhouettes Silhouette has released two new collections this autumn – Sivista and Lite Duet.

The Lite Duet collection is inspired by the minimalist aesthetics of the 90s and comprises four shapes – two for women and two unisex – in titanium and the company’s SPX material. Bold hues and tones range from striking Digital Teal and Cyber Red to the nuanced Soft Sloe and Golden Verde. The lenses are outlined by an SPX ring flowing into the matching coloured sides.

The Sivista collection includes four styles for women, two for men and two unisex in bold tones and shapes. The sides are crafted with SPX and feature a translucent design.

Feast for the eyes

Feast your eyes on our stand-out selection of fashionforward eyewear styles for the autumn/winter season and beyond...

Made to measure in England Three new styles have been introduced to the Made in England Walter and Herbert collection – named Bell, Cook and Simmons.

In September 1946, two young entrepreneurs partnered to create Optoplast Manufacturing Company Limited. In the 40 years that followed, Walter Conway and Herbert Thorn enjoyed great success as they developed technology such as the PIMO machine, an innovation that would shape the way spectacles were manufactured worldwide.

Today, James Conway and Daniel Thorn are continuing this legacy, creating their own collection of frames. Exclusively distributed in the UK by Continental Eyewear, the full collection can be viewed on the company’s website. Going large with Angus and Guy Kirk and Kirk have designed two new frames for larger head sizes and they go by the names of Angus and Guy.

Angus and Guy form part of the company’s Centena collection; Angus is a 60 eye size and Guy is a 59 eye size.

“Opticians around the world have been requesting Kirk & Kirk styling for larger heads,” said Karen Kirk. “Options that consider style and colour as opposed to bland, functional frames have historically been limited. Handmade from acrylic, these frames are incredibly light and comfortable to wear.”

All Kirk & Kirk Centena frames are handmade in 10mm acrylic, from start to finish, in one factory in France. Tough and trendy for youngsters International Eyewear has launched its latest Eyestuff styles including Dusk, Horizon, Ombré, Geometric and Tectonic.

Launched in 2000, this unisex children’s eyewear collection has evolved into a funky, fresh eyewear brand for the young and young hearted. Focusing on quality, fit and comfort, the bold, colourful frames feature the latest trends in eyewear including temple etching, multilayer acetates, matt effect finishes and urban patterns.

Our photo shows Eyestuff Ombré in bold Raspberry, featuring a high impact gradient eye front with an on-trend rounded square shape complementing the look. This style is also available in Brown.

Seastainable styles with a conscience ‘Seastainable’ eyewear brand Sea2See has released its autumn winter 2020/21 ophthalmic collection featuring striking colours in bold combinations.

All Sea2see frames are made in Italy and produced in the brand’s own recycled material derived from marine plastic. With the addition of this season’s new models, there are now more than 200 styles for men, women and children.

Round shaped model Santorini (pictured) comes in stand-out colour combinations of red/blue and retro-inspired classics such as black.

Established four years ago, Sea2see provides a traceable system for the collection of waste, whilst supporting a social enterprise initiative in West Africa by providing income for the people which collect the waste.

Hip to Dsquared Marcolin brand Dsquared2 has launched its first collection for children aged eight to 11 years, featuring fun and functional styles for boys and girls.

The sunglass collection offers a classic girl’s cat-eye and a more squared model for boys, both reinterpretations of iconic models from the Dsquared2 main collection. The sun styles come in black acetate, while the optical frames feature a mix of pop colours and Havana shades.

Our photograph shows model DQ5343 – a girl’s acetate style in a classic cat-eye featuring the iconic D2 plate on the side.

Razor sharp stylistic traits Blackfin’s autumn/winter 2020/21 collection comprises of 10 styles, seven in the Blackfin One line and three in the new Blackfin Razor line, featuring 1mm thin titanium frames.

Masculine and unisex shapes distinguish Blackfin One from other collections, along with a palette of rich luminous colours. The new Razors share the same stylistic traits whilst sporting a 3D sculpted bridge.

Our photo shows Razor model Greenport: a squared frame in matte or metallic pastel colour combinations.

In the mood for optimism The spring/summer 2021 Carolina Herrera eyewear collection from De Rigo is characterised by “optimism and the joy of an emotional journey that starts on the beaches of the Mediterranean in the 60s and concludes today”.

M49 bio-acetate is used in the Runway Mood styles and is said to be one of the most sophisticated materials developed by supplier Mazzucchelli. The cellulose acetate is derived from cotton and wood fibres, which are processed with products and composites of renewable origin. It is 100 per cent biodegradable and recyclable.

The new bio-nylon lens also respect the environment as they are made from ecological resin derived from the castor plant and processed with biomass energy.

Our New Year product spotlight will feature an array of products in different categories. Blackfin Razor Greenport in matte Venetian Red/Glossy Silver