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Charmant described its 2010 optical frame collection as combining elegant design with superior comfort. Including styles for both men and women, the collection is contemporary in appearance and is created from Charmant’s trademark material, titanium. The women’s range includes four new models in an array of textures and colours, and introduces integrated spring hinges for additional comfort. CH10859 combines a modern, rimless frame with a subtle jewellery effect on the temples and CH10860 (pictured) is made from lightweight beta titanium with a feminine chain design on the temples. For men, the CH10735 model has flattering eye-shaped rims and beta titanium temples in an understated masculine style. Lastly, rectangular model CH10738 (4) has built in spring hinges with a semi-rimless frame. Details: 020 8992 9222.
A total of eight new optical frames have been added by ProDesign Denmark to its existing collections, Essential, 4th Dimension, Iris and For ProDesign. Essential 1222-27 (pictured) is suitable for children or adults with smaller face shapes. Each unisex frame comes with brightly coloured interchangeable rubber temples, enabling the wearer to change the colour of the frames. The model is available in six shapes, two sizes and three to four temple colour options. Additional temple colours can be purchased separately. 4th Dimension 4364-66 is described as having ‘a sporty, intelligent edge’ with a masculine shape and detailing on the sides. The silicone temples wrap around the titanium front with a contrasting coloured crosshatch design. There are three different shapes and eight colours per frame. Inspired by patterns in nature, Iris 5121-24 has delicate detailing on the sides, emulating trees or birds’ nests. The cutout temples and subtle colour combinations are designed to enhance the wearer’s eyes in ProDesign’s newest eyewear range. Like the rest of the For ProDesign collection, model 9908-12 was designed by American-born Danish jeweller Gail Spence. The transparent matt temples are interchangeable, connecting with the frame through coloured cylinder hinges. Each frame has up to 28 different colour combinations and is available in five shapes, with six colours per shape. Details: 0845 1082 469.
Icelandic eyewear brand Reykjavik Eyes has launched a 2010 collection of nine new frames. Made from titanium and featuring a screw-less design, the unisex range offers ‘ultimate comfort and performance’ according to the distributor, The Optoplast Actman Eyewear Company. Designed by Gunnar Gunnarson, the models are available in a variety of shapes including aviator and panto styles. Encompassing all the new attributes of the range is model MR11. It is available in crimson, khaki or chocolate and combines characteristics of ‘lightness and durability’. Details: 020 8544 9888 or 01515 262626.
Stepper UK has introduced a range of rimless models which it claimed ‘redefine the concept of rimless frames’. According to the manufacturer, ‘the preconception that rimless means minimalist has been thrown out of the window’ and its new collection is stylised by sophisticated colourways and imaginative combinations of materials. Stepper UK’s managing director, Richard Crook, said: ‘Take a look at the Stepper 4079, the combination of materials from plastic to titanium come together in an almost organic way.’ He also highlighted the frames’ twin tube glazing system which he said ensured the best possible glazing into Steppers’ rimless mounts. ‘You can feel the rigidity of our rimless frames even with the display lenses,’ he said. Details: 01732 375975.
Charmant has launched a new Lacoste optical collection which it described as incorporating classic shapes with sporty details and chic colours. Featuring rounded temples, the metal men’s frame LA 12038 has metal tips and comes in black, brown, gold and silver. LA 12042 is a more rectangular metal half-rimmed style that comes in a choice of black, brown, gun metal and khaki. LA 12039 is an aviator-style extra-light half-rimmed frame for men with metal temple tips and the Lacoste branding on the upper bridge. It comes in a palette of black, brown, gold and white. LA 12041 is a vintage-style frame with a gradation print. The Lacoste letters are inlaid in silver on its metal tipped temples. It comes in black, brown, grey and Havana. With a titanium front and acetate temples in contrasting colours, LA 12040 comes in black brown, gold and grey. LA 12050 for men has a titanium bridge and matching lightweight temples, in black, green, red and silver options ( pictured) . The women’s autumn optical collection features elements of the summer 2010 sun-wear collection with sporty styling and fresh logo treatments. LA 12239 has a titanium front and temples in contrasting coloured acetate. Lacoste branding is featured in a new round letter logo in enamel inlay and the frame comes in brown, burgundy, gold and purple. LA 12240 features a logo inlaid in cloisonné and comes in black, purple or tortoise. Details : 020 8992 9222.