The Bite Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 24

bite glasses T he concept of French eyewear brand IZIPIZI is “everyday glasses that put a smile on your face”. With colourful collections and no limit to your taste, clas- sics are reinvented and designed to fit whether it is used for reading, in front of the screen, in the sun or just for pure fun. Founded in 2010, IZIPIZI has continued to reinvent itself and innovate by offering new collections and collabora- tions for every generation and every moment in life. The brand doesn’t just design their own collections but also collaborate with other sought-after brands and established partners such as Colette, Betak, Le Bon Marché, Bonpoint and Woolrich. The latest partnership with Woolrich was designed for Winter 2018 and produced a limited-edition capsule col- lection that focused on the Sun Glacier Plus Shape, providing eyewear for outdoor and open-air conditions. On one side, the iconic Woolrich Buffalo Check is in the orig- inal red and black version and on the other, the freshness of a new and sharp company. The glasses in 100% UV CAT.4 are silver-flashed brown for optimal protection against the cold, snow and the intense brightness of snow-covered peak. The removable side shields lined with wool are perfect to block out glaring light from all directions. All IZIPIZI sunglasses combine the optimum protection, fash- ionable designs, with comfort and flexibility. The retro frame is stylish, bold and square with 100% UV protection, flexible arms and a rubber texture available in Black, Tortoise, Navy Blue, Red, Green, Blue Tortoise, Grey, Khaki Green and Light Tortoise. The Mirror version is in a choice of Tortoise, Blue Tortoise, Yellow Tortoise, Green Tortoise, King Blue, White, Jelly Pink and Orange Safran. The iconic frame is their best-selling thanks to its timeless and round shape. These glasses are also available in Black, Tortoise, Navy Blue, Red, Green, Blue Tortoise, Grey, Khaki Green and Light Tortoise. There is also the mirror version in the same hues as the retro frame with the addition of Tortoise Green lenses in both styles. Why not go with the crowd with this wonderfully iconic look? With a large, structured trapezium shape, the trapeze frame has a more defined look while the foldable makes it easier to carry around your sunglasses. If you like all things circular, the round frame will suit your style while the small face frame is smaller, thinner and rounder than the others specifically de- signed for those with small faces. The last frame shape, the avi- ator is bold and sporty. The remaining styles all have the same colours as the previous frames mentioned with the addition of White Clay and Grey Marble in the trapeze frame. However, the foldable and round frames are not available in the mirror version. The Sun Nautic collection in polarised lenses is designed for holidays on the beach, fans of water sports, driving and city living in colours of Black, Tortoise, Yellow, White, Blue Tortoise, King Blue and Night Blue Crystal. With the Flash Lights collection, IZIPIZI takes you deep into a magnetic universe of soft and vibrant colours. In a choice of retro, iconic, trapeze, foldable, round and small face shapes, you’ll be dazzled by this collection of glasses in Flash Lights, Light Azure, Yellow Chrome, Pink Halo and Orange Flash. Whichever style you choose to fit your face, you will look super cool and radiant on the beach. Their Mountain range is designed for snow sports enthusiasts and all types of weather. The Sun Snow masks are equipped with an ‘All Weather’ anti-fog double screen for riding in the rain, wind, snow and good weather while the Sun Glacier glass- es provide optimum protection from the sun and wind thanks to their removable side shields. It’s the perfect combination of style and technology. In a choice of Sun Glacier which is the round frame and Sun Glacier Plus which is the aviator shape, the Sun Glacier is available in Black, Tortoise, Red, White, Blue Tortoise, Orange Neon, Khaki Green and Full White as well as in exotic names as Pink Flamingo, Green Mint and Yellow Citrus and an IZIPIZI x Woolrich version. Sun Glacier Plus is available in Black, Tor- toise, Red, White, Blue Tortoise, Orange Neon, Khaki Green and Full White. IZIPIZI also provide guides on subjects affecting the eye such as presbyopia and blue light as well as information on sun and polarised lenses, and sunglasses for babies. Interestedly, pres- byopia is a natural phenomenon linked to the ageing of the eyes which diminishes the vision from the age of 40 to 45. More precisely, it relates to the natural weakening of the power of the lens to adjust (the transparent lens within the eye) during reading. It causes diminished vision when reading smaller letters and when there are insufficient lighting conditions. When this hap- pens, sufferers of presbyopia cause them to hold the reading material further away and look for better lighting. They will then have to carry glasses with them for reading. In the absence of correction for visual acuity, headaches or migraines will de- velop gradually, along with a burning sensation in the eye. Regarding the subject of blue light, on average, we spend more than 50 hours per week using smartphones, tablets, looking at computer screens, watching television or playing video games. These modern ‘LED backlit’ screens emit a ‘blue’ light which is also known as HEV (High Visible Energy). Almost as dan- gerous as ultraviolet light, blue light can cause headaches and itchy eyes in the short term but irreversible eye damage in the long term. The effects can be eliminated by filtering 40% of the blue light emitted by our screens through IZIPIZI’s screen range of in- novative glasses with a rubber touch texture and lightness that will ease your everyday life while protecting your eyes and adding to your style. The collection of screen frames available in retro, iconic, trapeze and small face have a wide range of colours to choose from. IZIPIZI glasses are available in France, the UK and around the world. https://uk.izipizi.com