The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2022 - Issue 31

biteglasses Barbie wore the most petite Silhouette eyewear in the world to the Art, Design and Barbie exhibition in 1994, where she declared, “For me, it must be a Silhouette.” Five years later, the brand launched Titan Minimal Art, frames weighing 1.8 grams, made from high-tech titanium, free from hinges and screws, and individually tailored to the wearer’s needs. The turn of the century saw NASA select the Titan Minimal Art, without modifications, to be the standard eyewear for its astronauts. At the 2001 New York Fashion Week, rimless eyewear became an icon and indispensable ‘must-have’ accessory. The Space Foun- dation also distinguished it as Certified Space Technology™ for its unique technology and considerable expertise. Silhouette added IQ POL technology to their UV and blue light filter selection to prevent the eyes from long-term damage. Rimless eyewear extended to in- ternational concert halls with 70 musicians from the Vienna Philhar- monic Orchestra wearing this popular accessory. Benefits of wearing Silhouette Eyewear include the option of sev- eral different lens shapes and frame designs customisable to your individual preferences. They are so lightweight and durable that you hardly feel them on their face, thus eliminating the thick heaviness you get with some frames. Rimless frames are timeless, clean and sophisticated and reveal more of your face so that people see you and not your glasses. The Futura collection is regarded as a history of a style that capti- vated the attention of discerning eyewear customers when it was released in 1973. Sculpted with space-age and futuristic-inspired, it set the standard for statement frames. It solidified Silhouette Eye- wear’s reputation as a brand that uniquely succeeded in combining true style with function. Today, the cutting-edge styling remains as relevant as it was then, and the Silhouette Heritage Collection im- pacted a whole new generation of eyewear aficionados. Thanks to the sparkling crystals adding an extra level of detailing and 23-carat gold plating providing an elegant and refined look, the Elegance collection is described as jewellery for the eyes. Venture frames have a luxurious, sporty charm that offers unparalleled light- ness and comfort combined with a minimal design. It features so- phisticated temples with two-tone effects inspired by the guilloche patterns that you can find on precious pocket lighters and exquisite fountain pens. The Titan Minimal Art Gold Edition frames are set with dazzling crystals with two female colour effects offering a luxurious fashion statement. Choose from the Gold/Crystal colour combination with clear crystals and an elegant, refined pearl effect or Rhodium/Black Diamond with a harmonious interplay of silver and smokey anthra- cite crystals. The titanium eyewear offers lightness and comfort en- hanced with 23-carat gold plating for a striking yet pared-back look. Crystal glamour plays another role in the Titan Next Generation line designed to make every woman’s dream come true. The 23-carat gold-plated frames are handcrafted with transparent, sapphire blue, violet or Aurora Borealis crystals on the inner and outer temples, turning these feminine glasses into delicate jewellery pieces. Golden Gate sunglasses create an eye-catching, stylish effect with extrav- agant cutouts and soft contours with caramel, brown or rose gold temples and a 23-carat gold layer. The Blend collection features smooth, minimalistic designs and a striking combination of high-end titanium and SPX®+ to create a sporty, casual flair. The six models for men and women in twelve colours, including Navy Blue and Rose Dove, offer stylish shapes ranging from classic to extravagant, to ultramodern with screwless hinges and the brand’s Snap-Hinge technology. Meanwhile, inno- vative technologies meet traditional hand-craftsmanship with Atelier eyewear in 18-carat gold and fine handset gemstones. This summer offers several high-quality sunglasses with striking col- ours and innovative technologies that are ultimately light and com- fortable with the perfect UV protection. The Sun Lite collection has a classic yet modern full-rim design with tapering titanium temples and ultra-thin frames made from SPX®+. The traditional masculine aviator model, Brickell, is available in Greenery/Champagne/Green; Havanna Walnut/Gold/Brown; Crystal Grey/Rhodium/Classic Grey Gradient; or Pure Black/Ruthenium/Grey. Baden and Fuschl’s svelte rims in SPX®+ fit the wearer’s face to perfection, whilst the slender, tapering titan temples offer total com- fort throughout the day. Baden is available in Pink Bouquet/Black/ Grey; Chocolate Brown/Gold/Brown Gradient; Frosty White/Rose Gold/Glossy Caramel Mirror; or Pure Black/Rhodium/Silver Mirror Gradient. How about Fuschl in Wild Moss/Brass/Green; Vintage Ha- vanna/Black/Grey; Crystal Champagne/Gold/Glossy Gold Mirror; or Pure Black/Rhodium/Classic Grey Gradient? The Eos collection consists of translucent frames inspired by how the sunshine falls on the water and creates a dance of light and shade. Thanks to its alternating wide and narrow sections, these sunglasses have a ‘frame-in-frame’ appearance and act as a prism that refracts into different colours. Midtown boasts an oversized aviator shape for a vintage ‘70s-inspired look with frame and lens options in Pure Crystal/Classic Grey Gradient; Pine Green/Green; Dark Mocca/Classic Brown Gradient; or Slate Grey/Grey. Aventura full-rim frames and lens are available in Deep Purple/ Classic Grey Gradient; Crystal Aqua/Silver Mirror Gradient; Dark Mocca/Classic Brown Gradient; or Warm Caramel/Glossy Cara- mel. Streamline’s Bayside, Biscayne Bay and Cape Florida models are versatile, everyday accessories that ooze sportiness, elegance and exclusivity. Bayside has a timeless aviator shape in Grey/Pine Green/Green; White/Cool Grey/Light Q Grey; Black/Desert Beige/ Glossy Gold Mirror; or Black/Racing Red/Grey. Biscayne Bay provides a flat profile that accentuates its dynamic, sporty flair in choices of Grey/Ocean Blue/Blue Mirror Gradient; White/Cool Grey/Light Q Grey; Black/Pine Green/Green; or Black/ Racing Red/Grey. Cape Florida boasts a deep masculine profile with all the robustness you need for an active lifestyle in Grey/Ocean Blue/Blue Mirror Gradient; Black/Cool Grey/Light Q Grey; Black/ Pine Green/Green; and Black/Racing Red/Grey. The Rimless Shades collection combines minimalistic, ultra-thin tita- nium with a bold oversized lens and flashes of colour. Star Island has a sloping double bridge, while Fisher Island features a bold butterfly shape. Both are available in Rose Gold/Light Beige/Glossy Caramel Mirror; Gold/Dark Brown/Classic Brown Gradient and Champagne/ Moss Green/Classic Green Gradient with the addition of Rhodium/ Black/Classic Grey Gradient in the Star Island model, and Deep Pink/Grey in the Fisher Island. Silhouette Eyewear is available online and at opticians in Austria, France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. www.silhouette.com/gb/en/home