THE BLUE Virtually try on BLACKFIN FAVRSPECS.COM BLACKFIN is increasingly establishing itself in the premium eyewear segment. Originally started as a titanium eyewear specialist relying on masterful craftsmanship, the brand from the Italian Dolomites does not need to shy away from fashionable comparisons these days. The model range includes more and more avant-garde designs, all of which are also likely to feel at home on the catwalk – this is especially true for the sunglasses. But the sunglasses from the SS 2023 collection are not only bold and stylish, the statement pieces also set clear accents on the cover of our current issue.

Sunglasses SS 2023 Collection

BLACKFIN’s brand new sunglasses collection uniquely combines modern style with technical innovation – especially through the exclusive processing of BLACKFIN’s signature material titanium. Through the use of high-tech micromechanical processes, each front is made from a solid 3 mm titanium block. The edge of the fronts is thereby chiseled with micrometer precision to define the elegant, deeper-set lines that decorate the entire frame. This intricate processing emphasizes the technical character of the collection and gives each model a unique design.

The combination of matte hues and glossy details reflects BLACKFIN’s craftsmanship in coloring, one of the most demanding stages of the manufacturing process, which is performed exclusively by skilled artisans at BLACKFIN ’s Black Shelter. Another stylish detail is the light- adaptive lenses, which allow the glasses to be worn comfortably in all light conditions – even indoors. All models in the BLACKFIN Sun collection are hypoallergenic, 100% biocompatible and nickel-free. They feature tilting nosepads made of medical grade PVC and adjustable Swordfish temple tips in an ergonomic design.

We staged three models in our cover shoot. The »Wanderlust« is a strong aviator model with chiseled texture along the profile of the front, which is echoed at the transition of the nose bars. The three-dimensional depth of the models is particularly well highlighted by the accentuated color combinations. This model is also available in the Black Edition version with NanoPlating™ treatment in the color Champagne Light Gold and self-tinting lenses in Brown Nano-Plating™ is a patented process in which metal particles are applied to the surface of the glasses atom by atom by sublimation in a vacuum until the desired color effect is achieved.

The »Copeland« model with its teardropshaped lenses is available in three color variations. The harmonious lines of the modern interpretation of an aviator style come in three colorways: Black/Green, Blue/ Silver and Black/Silver. The latter color combo features variable-tint lenses in Smoke Gray

The »Crescent Moon« model sets a confident counterpart to the other two styles. The most striking feature is the large, angular front with its thick rims, which however taper off narrowly in the area of the nose bridge. The feminine model is available with tinted lenses and in contrasting colors for a particularly feminine look.

Blackfin One Collection

The new optical BLACKFIN One collection presents itself with innovative design, bright colors and a clear aesthetic concept. Under the umbrella of the BLACKFIN One collection, each model represents a unique style on a new level and once again reflects the creativity of the designer brand. The glasses are characterized by comprehensive conceptual and technical maturity. Unusual shapes and special colors emphasize the original silhouettes and make each model an eye-catcher. The common denominator in all models is the material, which is processed in different thicknesses.

The »Waterville« model captivates with its iconic shape, milled from a single block of titanium. The different color combinations emphasize the bilayer design. The »Waterville« is also available as an exclusive Black Edition with Nano-Plating™ technology.

The »Auberville« model is based on the same stylistic concept, but in different interpretation. The panto-inspired shape emphasizes the nose bridge and the front, while the rest of the parts are made in new metallic color combinations such as Ochre with Violet, Violet with Brown, Old Pink with Dark Blue or Green in two shades.

The angular, masculine »Dawson« and the unisex »Leesburg« panto glasses are based on a titanium plate that becomes thinner in the lower part of the frame and thicker along the upper profile. Both models have been redesigned with color combinations to emphasize the different levels.

»Rye« is a round glasses par excellence! In Lime Green, Red, Cobalt Blue or Military Green versions, it looks surprisingly different and somehow unique.

photos RAPHAEL SCHMITZ portraits PORSCHE DESIGN