The joy of specs: eyewear’s starring role in cinematic history
A new exhibition explores how glasses have played a part in film narratives – and their journey from geek prop to urban must-have
Glasses
Rihanna x Dior’s Star Trek inspired specs
Rihanna designing for Dior. Check out the new frames by Rihanna and Dior. Fictional character Starfleet officer Geordi La Forge from science fiction series “Star Trek” was her inspiration for the new frames by singer Rihanna and luxury French Maison Dior. Rihanna who also happens to be Dior’s ambassador has the collection named after her. … Read more
Augmented Reality glasses now available in all digital version
According to ABI Research, wearable computing devices will exceed 485 million annual device shipments by 2018. 75 million of these are projected to be smart glasses. Juniper Research has valued the next-gen wearable devices market including smart glasses to be worth more than $1.5 billion by 2014. Vuzix’ STAR 1200 model line is the world’s … Read more
Ron Arad x pq eyewear. new idea in the world of glasses
Israeli designer and artist Ron Arad, one of the first designers to work with 3D printing in 1999, has unveiled at 2013 Milan Design Week/ Salone del Mobile Milano his latest PQ eyewear collections of sunglasses made using selective laser sintering. The “Springs & Swings” eyewear collection incorporates seven new styles all with a pliable, lightweight … Read more
La vie en Bally sunglasses
Exclusive Bally sunglass and prescription eyewear Bally Signs Licensing Agreement with Twc L’Amy Bally, the Swiss luxury leather goods house, has announced a contract with global eyewear group Twc L’Amy for the development and distribution of an exclusive prescription and sunglass eyewear range that is expected to be launched worldwide by the end of 2012. Created … Read more
Baccarat Chateau challenging Riedel for supremacy in the wine glass business
France’s luxury crystal company Baccarat is challenging Riedel for supremacy in the wine glass business. Baccarat presented at Parisian design fair Maison&Objet 2012 the Chateau Glasses Collection. With a rounded concave bottom and wide base, closed-angle side and vertical chimney, the Baccarat Chateau Collection has won praise from serious oenophiles and top French chefs. … Read more