Theo Eyewear has always been noted for its extrovert ophthalmic frames and sunglasses, but last season's Gangster collection was more subtle in appearance. Inspired by the Al Capone prohibition era, the heavy-set acetate frames were suitably retro in appearance but featured modern 3D sculpting on the front of the frames.
For 2013, the manufacturer has revisited the collection, but replaced the acetate with pure titanium. 'We wanted to give the look of an acetate frame, but with metal,' says sales rep for the UK, Bruno Drieghe. The new models mimic the shape of the acetate models, but a thinner construction gives them a different feel. The 3D construction is still present, but on the new models the internals have been 'scooped out.' Not only does this add detail to the package but it helps reduce the weight for what has the potential to be a fairly heavy frame, despite being made from titanium.
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