The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

biteglasses learning the intricacies of the eyewear industry and the val- ue of human connection. He was CEO of Oliver Peoples, leading and driving remarkable growth before moving on to transform the eyewear industry toward a more authen- tic future with the creation of Barton Perreira. Patty’s intu- itive style and storied designs innovate designer collections ranging from Vera Wang and Prada to Miu Miu and Paul Smith and also refined what eyewear means to the modern world. The Barton Perreira eyewear creation process begins with the finest and lightweight Japanese titanium in the world. A signature cloisonné and foil-print technology are done by hand to achieve the high gloss enamel finish and precise placement patterns. Next, the premium lens goes through a hand-dipped double-stage process that takes days to perfect a stunning gradient of colour. Last year’s SS20 collection de- buted VIOFF backside AR coating, a technology that offers superior protection from harmful UV light. Patty’s creative expression drives her exploration of col- ours, patterns and combinations that push boundaries. She sources plant-based acetates made from cotton and wood, which are safer for the environment. The brand is also against fast fashion and the waste it creates. “Now, more than ever, we must prioritise the health of our planet. We embrace the challenge and are committed to doing our part to make a lasting change,” she remarked on the use of nat- ural resources. Inspired and created during extraordinary times, the eye- wear brand introduces their Spring/Summer 2021 collec- tion with vivid colours, encompassing style and sophistica- tion to enhance the world around us. Each style, derived from an array of interests, served as avenues of inspiration and escapism for the designer throughout the uncertainty of 2020, including her love of music, films, vintage cars, art and architecture. The name ‘Akahi, ‘meaning ‘for the first time, never before’ used in Hawaiian speaking countries, is the perfect combi- nation of edge and elegance in Barton Perreira’s sunglasses. “This bevelled silhouette inspired a new love for acetate sun- glasses and beams in luscious new gradient colourways Flir- tini and Manuka.” The style is designed in creative shades of Black/Smoulder; Heroine Chic/Julep; Sulcata Tortoise/ Smokey Topaz; and Flirtini Gradient/Smokey Topaz. The Latin word for ‘love of fate’ Amorfati in a retro-influ- enced style with an oversized round shape is the epitome of glamour. “The lenses and temples are encompassed with our signature Japanese acetate that evokes a modern feel.” The lenses come in Black/Clear Black/Gold/Smoulder; Her- oine Chic/Clear Heroine Chic/Gold/Smokey Topaz; Blue Smoke/Silver/Smoulder; Hush/Rose Gold/Desert Lilac; and Champagne/Clear Heroine/Gold/Julep. Named after Harry Gesner, the maverick mid-century ar- chitect behind Malibu’s Wave House, the luxurious Gesner aviator commands attention at every angle. It is uniquely constructed in titanium with acetate, featuring laminated colours stripped down on the edges to reveal bi-coloured hues. It is available in Black/Gold/Smoulder; Navy Horn/ Silver/Steel Blue; Rosewood/Rose Gold/Smokey Topaz; Black Amber Tortoise/Gold/Julep; Mahogany Blonde Lam- inate/Gold/Smokey Topaz; and Hush/Rose Gold/Smokey Topaz. A sophisticated and sleek navigator silhouette for the re- fined explorer, Javelin, the name given to the light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon, is designed in ultra-lightweight titanium with Barton Perreira’s signa- ture crosshatch detailing at the temples. This definitive yet straightforward eyewear is available in both optical and sunglasses in the shades of Black/Satin/Smoulder; Pewter/ Smokey Topaz; Gold/Julep; and Silver Steel Blue. The Ostara story tells of the ancient Germanic goddess of the spring transforming a bird into a hare and the hare lay- ing coloured eggs for her festival. The sunglasses version ex- udes elegance with a provocative hexagon silhouette. It has lightweight premium titanium with hand-painted rim de- tailing paired with jewel-tone lens tints in Gold/Jet Enamel/ Smoulder; Gold/Crimson Enamel/Smokey Topaz; Silver/ Twilight Enamel/Aegean Gradient; Black Satin/Smoulder; Gold/Julep; and Rose Gold/Ladies Night. The SS21 optical collection consists of Capote inspired by eccentric author Truman Capote, a heritage-influenced sil- houette that stuns across all social circles. The wrap-around hinge is crafted with hand-engraved filigree titanium, add- ing style and sophistication that transcends time. This style is available in Black/Gold; Chestnut/Antique Gold; Havana/ Pewter; Matte Midnight/Pewter; Matte Tortuga/Antique Gold; and Kashmir Sand/Rose Gold. In a sophisticated cat-eye shape, Dandridge has sleek lines and a radiant glow, just like its glamorous namesake, Hol- lywood actress Dorothy Dandridge. It is intricately crafted and features a special Japanese acetate faceted temple that extends beyond the hinge and transitions seamlessly into titanium. Choose from the fantastic hues of Black/Gold; Dark Walnut/Antique Gold; Blue Smoke/Silver; Vamp/ Rose Gold; Jasper/Gold; and Kashmir Sand/Rose Gold. Cultivate fascination and intrigue in the reimagined distin- guished style of Esky, a word short for Eskimo and a term once used for people who live in and around the Arctic. The optical glasses are intricately designed in delicately etched filigree titanium surrounded by thin acetate in timeless clas- sic colours. Find your shade with a choice of Black/Pewter; Heroine Chic/Gold; Chestnut/Antique Gold; Turtle Dove Gradient/Silver; and Champagne/Gold. Barton Perreira optical and sunglasses are available online and at retailers in Austria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Italy, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Israel, Australia and the Netherlands. https://bartonperreira.com