Arts & travel

‘Continuous love’ by SUSUMU AI – Frankfurt Fashion Week 2022

Innovative eyewear brand Leinz Eyewear, sustainable jewellery label Anna Aura, bag label Frau Frieda and several other unique labels joined SUSUMU AI, by sibling duo Alisa and Keiho, for their 2022 runway debut at Frankfurt Fashion Week. SUSUMU AI are a Berlin made-to-order label presenting high-quality and sustainable designs that are produced across generations. Their latest collection combines traditional Japanese elements with a contemporary streetwear style. The line appeals to the individuality and diversity of their customers by creating timeless designs that go a step beyond classic ready-to-wear “to create a perfect piece for every size”.

‍The accessories labels featured with SUSUMU AI (FCG members) included Anna Auras, Frau Frieda, ITEM m6, Maison Baum and Leinz Eyewear. Leinz Eyewear – by the talented eyewear innovator Beate Leinz – showed several designs including “Embrace dawn” – Leinz’s acetate and 3D printed ‘piece de resistance’ for the Spring 22 season.

The catwalk show was described as one of the highlights of the physical events at Frankfurt Fashion Week and was highly applauded for the inclusion of the five unique accessories labels under the FCG (Fashion Council Germany) collective. Photography by Mario Stumpf and Sascha Priesters via Leinz Eyewear. Find out more about Leinz Eyewear at https://leinzeyewear.de + https://www.instagram.com/leinzeyewear/ and SUSUMU AI at www.susumuai.com

INTRO / Frames Forward

INTRO announces their Athens eyewear event which takes place on 22nd to 24th January 2022 – this weekend! 10 eyewear brands including fabulous Lapima, as well as John Dalia and Lesca will be participating at the Blind Beggar lounge, a fashionable cocktail lounge in the centre of the city. The event will be held as trade only – for independent opticians with an interest in seeing new releases from high-quality and  established and emerging labels – unique collections that are inspiring and beautifully made.

Event co-organiser Maria Angeloudi told Eyestylist the show will be organized in a creative way that will highlight the collections and communicate them through a social gathering in a pleasant and cool Athens hot spot.

In the climate of pandemic and travel disruption, small events with an intimate aspect that ensure opticians can see collections close up continue to be an ongoing trend. INTRO was launched by female entrepeneurs Maria Angeloudi and Natalia Klimi in 2020. We look forward to our visit there shortly!

Venue: The Blind Beggar, Atrium Center, Charilaou Trikoupi 6-10 Athens, Greece. For more information on INTRO visit : https://www.introshow.gr/

Paris, France: SILMO trade fair reconfirms for live show in September – an edition designed for ‘renewal and reunion’ of the entire industry

One of the optical industry’s key annual international events – which attracts a large number of international eyewear companies and a wide selection of independent brands and creative designers including young and emerging eyewear labels, looks set to take place in September 2021 – at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. The fair organisers have stated in July that ‘nearly 500 companies from 32 countries have registered for the live event.’

Last year the regular event was unable to go ahead at the Paris Nord site owing to Covid restrictions and a smaller version of the show took place in central Paris and in some locations in France in an unprecendented change to the calendar and a ‘roadshow’ format entitled “Silmo hors Les Murs”. Above: SILMO 2019 at Parc des Expositions: a memorable occasion and the 25th anniversary of Silmo D’Or Awards: pre-Covid-19

The format of the 2021 fair will follow that of previous years prior to the pandemic, with special areas such as the SILMO NEXT space and the SILMO d’Or awards and presentation event. Comfort and safety will be at the top of the organisers’ agenda, with health protocols being observed and reinforced according to the French administrative authorities, although attendees will be able to explore the trade fair freely without making an appointment in advance – in an event that promises real hope as a driver of recovery and renewal for the sector at a global level.

The SILMO fair is due to take place on 24th to 27th September 2021. Eyestylist looks forward to meeting will friends, designers and sponsors in person once again during the event. (Contact us for further details or to share your updates and previews at [email protected]).

Click on the link here to register for SILMO 2021: https://en.silmoparis.com