STYLE SPOTLIGHT
Luxurious concepts and sporting escapades By Joan Grady In a village located in the canton of St Gallen, Switzerland, the inventive eyewear brand – Fassungswerk – creates elegant buffalo horn frames in their own atelier. Designer Manuel Iten sources eco-friendly quality buffalo horn from India, then crafts contemporary shapes that are extremely lightweight and comfortable to wear. Ermine is the latest addition to the collection with elegant, natural colour intonations.
What does luxury mean to you? For each person, the idea of luxury has many perceptions and fantasies – embracing anything from breathtaking gondola rides in Venice to an adventurous African safari or a fabulous, memorable concert. Rewarding ourselves is a beneficial and deserved luxury, such as a soothing massage or a culinary dining experience – or taking time to pursue a favourite diversion. Nowadays, the idea of luxury often relates to self-care, wellbeing and specific fun-filled opportunities. Nordic elegance: Twilight by Falvin Eyewear
Tangible objects most often linked to luxury include watches, cars, art, jewellery and now increasingly eyewear. The luxury mindset is a medley of available tactile items, influenced by personal quests and individual satisfaction. With eyewear, designers who create frames of distinction include beautiful materials with impeccable craftsmanship and the finest, refined details. These heirloom qualities are the foundation for their craft.
GLAM AND SPARKLE Falvin Eyewear by Danish designer Birgitte Falvin interlaces her elegant new silhouette – Twilight – in slim titanium with precious shiny white gold plating. Wesselton VVS diamond settings by a leading Danish jeweller artfully shimmer on the temples. Falvin fames are handmade in Japan, combining superior Japanese craftsmanship, with the edginess of Nordic architecture. Birgitte instils her personal philosophy of
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beauty, luxury, maximum comfort and longlasting quality in each exquisite frame. Line Art Charmant has launched a graceful, aesthetic collection entitled Menuet, which derives from a 17th century social dance. Line Art was originally created with musical design language at the core of the lyrical frames that are a testament to elegance and lightness, as well as strength and flexibility. The square profile in XL2148 features connecting temple lines, with dual colourations and precious metal accents.
Swedish statement: Too Handsome by Anna-Karin Karlsson
Allure, beauty and statement style pervade Anna-Karin Karlsson’s luxurious designs. The Swedish designer enjoys exploring contemporary and unique silhouettes, then adding graphic elements and unexpected details. Too Handsome, a limited edition, is crafted in Japanese titanium with acetate and then dipped in 24K gold.
Ermine buffalo horn by Fassungswerk
Silhouette’s rimless Elegance collection, designed by Sonia Setlenga, now includes new models for women called Light Facette. Three different shapes are available that complement facial features: a graceful almond silhouette, an elongated cat-eye and a striking butterfly style. The sophisticated colour combinations shimmer with Swarovski crystals, providing a glamorous finishing touch.
Line Art Charmant Menuet: style XL2148
Light Facette from Silhouette’s Elegance Collection
