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5 Elements to kick off the Summers on street
The blooming spirit of street style has been reshaping the whole fashion industry, with waves of designer collections outlining boundless fashion trends on the streets. To elevate the wardrobe and accentuate your outfit this summer, a pair of good sunglasses can definitely do the trick.
We are presenting 5 elemental styles for eyewear, which includes Japan's centuries-old craftsmanship and the most on-trend fashion showcases to make sure you are warmed up for the creative spirit this season.
01/ METAL MANIC
The madness for Tom Cruise’s classic metal frame glasses in Top Gun during the 80-90’s sees a hint for revival when Top Gun 2 is filming in full swing. Vanness Wu, the Taiwanese-American celebrity, has recently stepped foot into the fashion market with the official debut of his personal brand xVESSEL, which has proven incredible success with its recent shoe collection Peace by Piece. What’s next, xVESSEL is dropping a sunglasses collection, rounded off by the classic aviator-inspired silhouette, completed with metal frame and polarized lens, and finished with engraved hinges to match with the summer’s dazzling and stylish accent.
The madness for Tom Cruise’s classic metal frame glasses in Top Gun during the 80-90’s sees a hint for revival when Top Gun 2 is filming in full swing. Vanness Wu, the Taiwanese-American celebrity, has recently stepped foot into the fashion market with the official debut of his personal brand xVESSEL, which has proven incredible success with its recent shoe collection Peace by Piece. What’s next, xVESSEL is dropping a sunglasses collection, rounded off by the classic aviator-inspired silhouette, completed with metal frame and polarized lens, and finished with engraved hinges to match with the summer’s dazzling and stylish accent.
Familiar with and passionate to the street culture scene, Vanness has also named the collection after NIRVANA and WU-TANG, paying tribute to the 90’s rock n’ roll and hip-hop bands.
Familiar with and passionate to the street culture scene, Vanness has also named the collection after NIRVANA and WU-TANG, paying tribute to the 90’s rock n’ roll and hip-hop bands.
02/ RETRO CLASSIC
The enthusiasm for vintage eyewear will only continue to thrive, given its easy to match and highly decorative functionality when pairing up with the casual boldness of street fashion.
The enthusiasm for vintage eyewear will only continue to thrive, given its easy to match and highly decorative functionality when pairing up with the casual boldness of street fashion.
Among the mass choices, Masunaga, who owns over 100 years of traditional craftsmanship in Fukui Ken, the central hub for handcrafted eyewear in Japan, stands out for its authenticity. This season, Masunaga has collaborated with Puyi, reworking the classic round and square-framed silhouettes with delicately clean design. Adding up its use of titanium and 24K gold, the collection reflects the historic brand’s professional craftsmanship with its selection of the finest materials.
Among the mass choices, Masunaga, who owns over 100 years of traditional craftsmanship in Fukui Ken, the central hub for handcrafted eyewear in Japan, stands out for its authenticity. This season, Masunaga has collaborated with Puyi, reworking the classic round and square-framed silhouettes with delicately clean design. Adding up its use of titanium and 24K gold, the collection reflects the historic brand’s professional craftsmanship with its selection of the finest materials.
Another important spearhead for vintage glasses, Kaneko, has been closely collaborating with Issey Miyake to debut a series of vintage collections since 2015. Similarly, its recent capsule has molded BOSTON and WELLINGTON’s timeless platinum models and has kept the silhouette in its most simplistic, original aesthetics.
Another important spearhead for vintage glasses, Kaneko, has been closely collaborating with Issey Miyake to debut a series of vintage collections since 2015. Similarly, its recent capsule has molded BOSTON and WELLINGTON’s timeless platinum models and has kept the silhouette in its most simplistic, original aesthetics.
03/ HYBRID
One of the most prominent keynote in the fashion industry nowadays is the “Hi-Street” element - a term to depict the mixture of luxury fashion and street styles. Balenciaga is no doubt the leading figure for this. Balenciaga’s eyewear collections are adopting this HYBRID concept, putting together the brand’s signature elegance with a sporty touch. The lens’ classic metal frames are attached with playfully layered acetate temples.
One of the most prominent keynote in the fashion industry nowadays is the “Hi-Street” element - a term to depict the mixture of luxury fashion and street styles. Balenciaga is no doubt the leading figure for this. Balenciaga’s eyewear collections are adopting this HYBRID concept, putting together the brand’s signature elegance with a sporty touch. The lens’ classic metal frames are attached with playfully layered acetate temples.
On the other hand, FENDI has paired up with Korea’s favorite GENTLE MONSTER to debut the GENTLE FENDI capsule collection, reimagining FENDI’s romanticism with on-trend design methodologies. Tinted with bright colorings and geometric lines throughout and finished with lightweight materials, FENDI’s lively spirit is displayed right on the spot.
On the other hand, FENDI has paired up with Korea’s favorite GENTLE MONSTER to debut the GENTLE FENDI capsule collection, reimagining FENDI’s romanticism with on-trend design methodologies. Tinted with bright colorings and geometric lines throughout and finished with lightweight materials, FENDI’s lively spirit is displayed right on the spot.
Apart from those mentioned, Christopher Bevans’ DYNE has also presented his latest eyewear collection, using “FIT, FABRICATION, FUNCTION” as core elements to echo the tech-mix-streetwear style, informed by his use of irregular shapes and transparent windshield lenses.
Apart from those mentioned, Christopher Bevans’ DYNE has also presented his latest eyewear collection, using “FIT, FABRICATION, FUNCTION” as core elements to echo the tech-mix-streetwear style, informed by his use of irregular shapes and transparent windshield lenses.
04/ ABSTRACT
To stand out from the crowd, Rick Owen’s newest sunglasses are one of the incredible options to juice-up your looks. Inspired by his brand’s distinctive, aestheticized uncanniness and the love for furniture design and arts, his sunglasses collection emerged as an exploration between industrialism and artistry.
To stand out from the crowd, Rick Owen’s newest sunglasses are one of the incredible options to juice-up your looks. Inspired by his brand’s distinctive, aestheticized uncanniness and the love for furniture design and arts, his sunglasses collection emerged as an exploration between industrialism and artistry.
Among them, MASK comes forth with its wrap-around sunglasses and laser-etched details, inlaid metal studs and the use of surgical stainless-steel temples, echoing Rick Owens’ taste for ornamental artisanship and futuristic designs.
Among them, MASK comes forth with its wrap-around sunglasses and laser-etched details, inlaid metal studs and the use of surgical stainless-steel temples, echoing Rick Owens’ taste for ornamental artisanship and futuristic designs.
05/ COLOUR BLOG
The color pink dominates the upcoming fashion trends. The striking use of colors from GUCCI, KENZO, and Alexander McQueen’s collections have brightened the streets aloud.
The color pink dominates the upcoming fashion trends. The striking use of colors from GUCCI, KENZO, and Alexander McQueen’s collections have brightened the streets aloud.
Alessandro Michele, GUCCI’s creative director, continues to adapt his all-time passion for classic reworks in his 70-80's-inspired sunglasses, combining vintage lightweight metal frames with gradient shades of soft hues in the major debut. While for KENZO, their sunglasses game incorporated concepts from sci-fi movies with their futuristic, cyberpunk style.
Alessandro Michele, GUCCI’s creative director, continues to adapt his all-time passion for classic reworks in his 70-80's-inspired sunglasses, combining vintage lightweight metal frames with gradient shades of soft hues in the major debut. While for KENZO, their sunglasses game incorporated concepts from sci-fi movies with their futuristic, cyberpunk style.
Alexander McQueen x Puyi collaboration, on the other hand, pushed forward the classic avatar silhouettes with gradient green lenses and embellished them with delicate enamel coatings as a playful twist.
Alexander McQueen x Puyi collaboration, on the other hand, pushed forward the classic avatar silhouettes with gradient green lenses and embellished them with delicate enamel coatings as a playful twist.