MYKITA invited us to celebrate their latest collaboration with Martin Margiela, at their fabulous MYKITA Shop in New York.
The collaboration is crazy beautiful and so is the store. Definitely worth a celebration <3.
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Visiting RVS Eyewear in Instanbul
Both Jasmin and I have a special love for RVS eyewear. Avant-garde design and amazing colour combinations at its best. In addition, all colour combinations are unique. Forget about mass production and boring product catalogues, from RSV you get a truly unique piece of art.
Visiting Vidal’s studio/showroom
I had the chance to meet Vidal, the founder and creative soul behind RVS eyewear. Vidal, who was born in New York but moved back to Istanbul together with his parents when he was a kid, is now based in Istanbul from where he runs his business. He invited me to his studio/showroom in the heart of the city to show me some of the novelties.
It all started with vintage frames
Vidal started off selling vintage eyewear. It wasn’t until years later he decided to create his own collection, which started with a few show pieces made out of left over acetate that he managed to get manufactured. When the pieces were done, Vidal asked Selima in New York to showcase his collection in the store, on a “sell or return” agreement. Luckily for Vidal the Selima shop turned out to be the perfect place for his collection – it sold out, which made it possible for him to continue his creative work.
Metal frames from RVS
Latest from RVS eyewear is the new metal collection, containing thinner frames but with the same playful shapes and colours as we’ve seen on his acetate collections before. Two fabulous shades featured below.
Keep up the good job, Vidal!
Tutu Tuesday at Burning man 2013
One day we played with tull, it was tutu tuesday! Instead of creating a regular tutu I made a tutu for my head and wore it together with the “Nova” shades from the MYKITA Mylon collection.
Chiquita banana! More updates coming up…!
I’m Going to Burning Man!
Are any of you familiar with Burning man? I’m going there! As it’s in the middle of the dessert, I figured I need some really big shades to save me from the dust storm…
Getting ready for the dessert with MYKITA Mylon and some other crazy models 😉
In the Sunset with MYKITA… Tunisia
Babba Canales, glasses: MYKITA, skirt & top: RODEBJER, bag: SANDQVIST
I don’t think you can get these glasses anymore, at least not in this grey colour, but I love them so much. Comfy, classic and modern at the same time. Made out of Swedish Stainless Steel, no screws and very light weight.
Read more about MYKITA’s handmade production (here).
IN THE SAHARA DESERT, TUNISIA
I had one of the coolest moments in my life visiting the Sahara desert in Tunisia. Probably the most amazing place on earth, mind blowing.
I spent an afternoon in the desert, riding camels and playing around in the sand. I don’t even know how to explain the feeling. It’s a very incredible feeling watching the infinitive view of desert. Sand, sand and more sand. Very calming and beautiful.
Me, Babba Canales, riding camels with my vintage Marie Claire sunnies.
Visiting Star Wars Land, Tunisia
During my trip to Tunisia I took 2 days for going on a road trip. One of the highlights from the trip was definitely visiting Star Wars land, I had no clue Star Wars was filmed in the desert of Tunisia(!). So cool!
I spent the day together with my latest addition of sunglasses: these awesome shades from Hyde’s. I don’t think they’ve reached the stores yet, but watch out for updates because their latest collection is really awesome.
Pro tip: put prescription lenses in your sunglasses. It’s the best thing to do before a vacation. For a road trip spending the days sleeping in a bus, visiting the desert and very dry environments it’s simply impossible wearing contacts without getting your eyes extremely dry. I’m therefore very happy I had the time to put prescription lenses to these sunnies, and best thing: they look exactly like the original lenses.
Watch out: Sunny updates coming up!
Amigos, I’ve been in sunny Tunisia the past week enjoying an amazing vacation! Riding camels in the Sahara desert, going on jeep safari, visiting berber people, Star Wars land, spending hours by the pool and simply wearing tons of sunglasses.
I will share my sunny moments of the week here soon. While waiting please enjoy this very lol gif of me wearing a selection of the sunglasses I brought to Tunisia. Stay tuned!
On the Street… Babba Canales
Photographer: Cimon Lundberg
Cimon captured this picture of me wearing my favorite glasses “Phoebe” from MYKITA, together with my awesome cap from KENZO ; ). Thanks for this great picture, Cimon!
In Copenhagen… Babba Canales
LOVE these awesome sunnies from Hyde’s latest collection. Made of the eco friendly bio acetate “M49” from Italian Mazzucchelli. Huge, round and Zebra feeling. Lovin’ it!
Bonocle 