Sun lenses are the new frontier for Safilo

Safilo’s recent acquisition of Bergamo-based sun lens manufacturer Lenti has started to show technological and production benefits in the form of Beyond The Frame, a new initiative that puts sun lens design at the forefront of the frame’s aesthetic.

A series of decorative lenses sporting graphics, exclusive colours and new PVD, (Physical Vapour Deposition) mirror coatings will be seen on forthcoming collections from the likes of Carrera, Smith and Polaroid.

Graphic lenses feature shapes and three-dimensional prismatic or tactile effects, while three-colour or bi-colour shaded lenses can be found in certain collections. Shaded lens colourisation is obtained either by mixing dyes with the base material or by dipping the lenses in a coloured solution several times to vary the intensity of the desired colour.