In the Car: Vasuma Roufus
June 2, 2014
Tag: Bonocle
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LEISURE SOCIETY //VEE 2014
April 21, 2014
At Vision Expo East we had the pleasure to meet the team behind the precious brand Leisure Society. As always, amazing details and a craftsmanship like no other. We fell in love with the marble white designs with golden details. Marble and gold makes the perfect luxurious summer look!
Amazing details
Beautiful classics
Avant-garde sunnies
The Bonocle pick:
Wanna read more about Leisure Society?
Check our previous post, here, here and here.
FLEYE – iF Product Design Award Winner
March 19, 2014
Silky soft, light buffalo horn exquisitely sets off the fine structure of the encapsulated ebony wood. This is the latest from Danish FLEYE. Very interesting and beautiful design, no wonder they were honoured with the iF Product Design Award 2014. Congratulations!
Colours by Jono Hennessy
March 18, 2014
Jono Hennessy is a family business from Australia, for three generations the family has been devoted eyewear artisans. Jono Hennessy, son of optician C.H Filmer Sceats, grew up watching his father doing eye exams and fitting fashionable glasses. Exceptional quality and fit is as important as the look, his father told him which is clearly still the spirit of Jono Hennessy eyewear today.
Model 8322 caught our attention. Not only is it a wonderful shape, the colours and patterns are truly amazing. Each colour is limited to 80 pieces each, worldwide.
The Bonocle pick:
Slightly caty yet classic shape, in interesting and unique colour combinations. It’s a Bonocle fav!
The MOSCOT Originals Cable Temples with Clip-ons
March 15, 2014
This is great news: The Moscot Originals Cable Temples are back, introducing model Nosh and Spiel with stunning Clip-ons sunglass. Totally Moscot and totally Bonocle. Pure love!
Moscot Spiel, Tortoise Gold:
Moscot Nosh, Tortoise Gunmetal:
Wood + Glitter = Glam
March 14, 2014
Woodone creates handmade glasses out of a piece of plywood, all made in South Tyrol. These two new designs caught my attention, very delicate shape and amazing glitter surface. Glam glasses 2.0!
Model Angus. 
Model Cameron.
The models above are available in several wood-styles as well, such as Walnut and Cherry. See all models and colours here.
I’ve heard several opticians being very conservative when it comes to wooden frames. A typical argument against wooden frames is that you can’t adjust them, Woodone however, has done a great job showing how to bend a Woodone-wooden frame in this video:
Meet Smoke & Mirrors
March 7, 2014
Haven’t heard of Smoke & Mirrors yet? Well, remember the name as you’ll probably see a lot more from them in the future. The brand was newly founded in New York and has brought together a worldwide team of designers with design studios in New York, Paris and in the heart of Tuscany. By looking at the designs you can easily tell the inspiration comes from the late 60s and 70s rock scene.
Bonocle favorites:
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA / BROWN 
DRIVER’S SEAT / GOLD 
GOLDEN BROWN / BURGUNDY
FORTUNATE SON / BROWN
Meet Eye Respect
March 6, 2014
Eye Respect was born out of a desire to pay homage to the long and distinguished histories of English & Italian culture, style and standards of craftsmanship.
Eye Respect frames are designed and manufactured by hand. The designs are conceived in London in the artisinal way, and then headed to Northern Italy to a family–owned workshop that has been producing the finest acetate frames for 50 years. Each frame goes through more than 60 crafted stages.
The Bonocle optical pick: EJ
EYE RESPECT Model “EJ”
EYE RESPECT Model “EJ”
The Bonocle sunglass’ pick: DC
EYE RESPECT Model “DC”
EYE RESPECT Model “DC”
Visiting RVS Eyewear in Instanbul
February 4, 2014
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!
Glasses in Your Favorite Typeface
January 21, 2014
If you love typography and glasses, you’ll find this fun! The Japanese company Type has combined these two and put them on your face.
Just like a typeface gives the content character, glasses give your face character. Choose from the lines Garamond or Helvetica. I’m personally waiting for the Futura in Bold.
Each line has three versions of the spectacles — light, regular, and bold, of course — that delineate the thickness of the frames.
