L.G.R RAW Limited Edition

The Raw limited edition is the combination of a rough, unpolished frame with a sophisticated polarized lens, developed exclusively for L.G.R.

The visual contrast can be seen through the combination of the dark opaque frames and deep blue mirrored lenses.

Offering the latest techniques in mineral glass production, this collection makes for a unique eyewear experience.

The collection consists of 4 models, presented all together in an elegant black leather case. Each style is limited to 100 pieces.

The distinctive element of this limited edition is the “L.G.R Pola.Neophan” lenses, which were specifically developed for L.G.R.

Neophan lenses were invented in the 1940’s for fighter pilots, in order to increase the vision’s perception of color and the contrast of image (color enhancement).

This is possible through the chemical element neodymium, which is added to the fusion of glass.

It allows light transmission to be selectively filtered, therefore enhancing certain colors and contrast.

Check out the models here.

Photos & text Copyright L.G.R.

Category › accessories , eyewear , Italian designers , L.G.R. , Luca Ruscone , sunglasses

Hats off to Borsalino’s New Line: Eyewear

The summer may be winding down, but the sun is still shining brightly in many places.

If you have been searching for a new pair of sunglasses—100% made in Italy—then this new line by Borsalino may be just for you!

Borsalino has long made its marko n the accessories market.

Established in 1857, Borsalino started at the top—with hats, which I recently brought to you in an article on natural dyes from Rubia.

Throughout the decades, Borsalino expanded into perfumes, watches, and suits.

Drawing on its strong heritage of quality design, Borsalino has added the particular element that was missing: eyewear.

This new line of eyewear follows geometrical shapes, heterogeneous in nature, drawing inspiration from the styles of the 1970’s.

See more models of glasses here.

Photo & slideshow Copyright Borsalino.

Category › accessories , Borsalino , eyewear , Italian designers

Rene Gurskov “Quiet Days in Clichy” for Spring/Summer 2011

Danish designer Rene Gurskov has just released his new 2011 spring/summer collection!

The title of the collection is “Quiet days in Clichy,” which is taken from American writer Henry Millers’ novel from 1956.

In the novel, Millers writes about the Bohemian life of an artist in place de la Clichy, Paris.

For the collection, therefore, Rene envisions an American writer and student going to Paris for the first time…

Rene takes from what he considers the best part of America; that is, “the freshness, the energy, the bright smile, and the lust for adventure,” about which Rene continues to write:

“The Americano mixed with old world decadence–Paris–place de la Clichy with its extreme mix of people and cultures.

X-rated clubs, Europe cheapest shops, loud women that are not always female, food from every hidden corner of the world, and the fabric stores...

An area where a sweet American can easily lose his focus!

In the collection, there is a mix of both worlds plus glimpses of most worlds.

A piece of stars and stripes remixed by Venezuelan art director Char Alfonzo in New York, mesh sweaters with an African stripe designed in Denmark.

Items are skirt like pants; linen jackets tied together, asymmetric tees, bowling shirts, boxer shorts and the biggest track pants. Enough pieces to dress up and be anything but quiet!”

Rene completes the look with paper glasses from Hong Kong designer Ron Wan.

See the collection here.



Photo & slideshow 2011 s/s collection, Copyright Incircus.

Category › accessories , Danish designers , eyewear , Hong Kong designers , literature , Ron Wan