Pollini translates influences from the catwalk

Italian accessory and shoe manufacturer Pollini now has a men's and women's sunglass line and a frame collection.

The frame collection, previewed at the Mido show, includes 24 different models in four colours in material choices of steel and acetate. The colours used are personalised and the curved frame of some of the acetate models is fitted with a special flex hinge, described by the company as a novelty on the market.

The Pollini company was founded in the 1800s and has grown into a successful label for men and women, most recently introducing a ready-to-wear collection in 2001, to complement its shoes and accessories. It described itself as having a tradition of craftsmanship and innovative styling.