Invest in proper sunnies this summer - Y Not?

These are Y Not, a wonderful example of what can be achieved at Oliver Goldsmith. Part of the Rainbow Collection, get some colour on your cheeks this summer. Limited edition though so be quick! Stockists worldwide here.

Factory900 concept glasses in collaboration with Aoyama Kogaku

Factory900 concepts have appeared here before and this one takes the last one to the extreme with these futuristic glasses-cum-head-bracelet.

Designed in collaboration with lens maker Aoyama Kogaku, the entire 360 degrees is made from lens material.

Below are a few Factory900 production models for 2012...

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Factory900's stained glass window sunglasses

Japan's Factory900 breaks the record for the number of lenses in a pair of glasses. I can see Lady Gaga in this frame-and-a-half. Hope she doesn't need prescription lenses... 8)

Thierry Lasry 2011 sunglasses in vintage Mazzucchelli acetate

The clocks go back tomorrow night. It's feeling cold outside. So what better way to brighten up an October evening that a sneak preview of Thierry Lasry's 2011 acetate sunglasses including two made from vintage 1980s Mazzucchelli acetates (the two worn by the models)?...

Have a little mouse hover to find out the style name. Available from decent optical outlets and Colette.

Boss Orange Eyewear: colourful acetate frames for summer 2011

These are lovely looking acetate spectacles from how-many-diffusion-lines-can-one-brand-have Hugo Boss, specifically Boss Orange. Model number BO0008.