The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2019 - Issue 26

bite glasses Cristina Lloyd looks at the history behind L.G.R and is fascinated by their RAW #2 Limited Edition futuristic sunglasses. Photochromic lenses become darker as sun exposure increases and polarised lenses selectively filter colour to maximise contrast and give a sharper vision. Over the years, Luca has created some amazing designs based on movement and travel which include stolen mo- ments from his life in places like Rome, Tuscany, Procida, and Sicily. There is even a collection inspired by Kenya, Africa, reminiscent of the country that his grandfather once lived. Having surpassed ten years in 2018, L.G.R celebrated this milestone with Heritage Collection which reinterpreted four iconic models of the brand: Asmara, Casablanca, Keren, and Reunion. The Capri collection which followed drew inspiration from the atmosphere, colours, and lifestyle of the iconic island while the Positano collection for SS18 included charming sunglasses as well as new additions to the Superleggero family which enriched the line of optical frames characterised by ultra-steep temples. The special edition Yacht Club collection was designed in collabora- tion with the Yacht Clubs of Monaco and Porto Rotondo and also the Mill Reef Club of Antigua. One of the latest collections from L.G.R is RAW #2 Limited Edition; a continuation of the brand’s RAW series. It was conceived from the idea of combining a raw unfinished frame with high-performance technical lenses. With the four iconic models of Massawa, Tripoli, Orchid, and Turkana, the second edition is based on the concept of a futuristic mask protecting the wearer from the urban environment that may remind you of the shades worn in The Matrix. The wraparound mirrored lenses in midnight blue are anti-scratch and impact resistant while the advanced anti-reflective treatments are combined with a hardening process to make the external surface more resistant and less sensitive to dirt and fogging. L.G.R has made ad- vances by equipping these shades with a powerful visual impact evoking images of the ultimate fighter walking into the contemporary arena for an adrenaline-charged and unconventional urban festival. Whether you want the classic Italian aviator with teardrop silhouette Massawa; cat-eyed Orchid; bold, wide, and flat- top silhouette Tripoli; or the ultimate cat-eye frame with an edge and upturned angular shape Turkana in Black Matt and Blue Mirrored Sky, each one has 100% UV and IR (infrared) protection. The four models are produced in a limited edition of 250 numbered pieces presented in a black hammered leather box or they can be purchased separately in the exclusive leather case with a customised cleaning cloth. The RAW #2 Limited Edition and other L.G.R eyewear are available in their flagship store in Milan, online, and in selected stores all over the world. www.lgrworld.com/en