Trench your 2014 style with Burberry

Thomas Burberry, with his humble countryside origins, once sought a fabric capable of replacing raincoats made of rubber which he felt did not breathe enough. It was an encounter with a clothier’s apprentice and a shepherd from his region that yielded the gabardine, the precursor to the trenchcoat, in 1880.

Hot on the heels of this discovery, he set up shop in London in 1891; 30 years later, he would become official outfitter at the Court of King Edward VIII. Associated with royalty, Burberry brought its Scottish print to the forefront, as evidenced by the King’s famous exclamation: “Bring me my Burberry!” Today, the print has little by little invaded textiles in cities everywhere and forged a character of its own.

Cébé ski goggles collection winter 2013/2014

Cébé was created in France in 1892 and is a pioneer in the manufacture of sports glasses. Since its inception, the brand has accompanied many climbers in their expeditions, and with them it continues to design products suitable for the most extreme weather conditions. 

In the 1940s the brand extends its activity to the production of helmets, masks and goggles for winter sports but also for water sports. Between 1970 and 1980 Cébé conquers the world market by launching sunglasses and winter sports goggles.

Comfort, flexibility, ergonomics and quality frames are all features synonymous with Cébé’s excellence world-wide.

Bolt sunglasses by Bollé directly from France

Belonging to the family of sports eyewear, Bolt sunglasses are produced by the famous brand Bollé which has been on the market for more than 100 years.

Seraphin Bollé set up his own business of combs and hair accessories to then change and start producing sunglasses and snow goggles after World War II.

Carrera sunglasses collection 2014

The new Spring/Summer 2014 Carrera eyewear collection showcases sunglasses and optical frames that reflect the brand’s racing attitude. Carrera has drawn inspiration from its rich heritage in fashion and sports to create an exclusive collection with a strong personality, fine detailing and unique styles, perfectly embodying the brand’s key design principles.

New York 2014 Fashion Week street style and upcoming trends with cross-bar sunglasses

New York Fashion Week is over and now we can take a look around to find how bloggers and celebs interpreted this media event.

Sunglasses lovers will surely notice that many trendsetters have chosen models from last year collections. We are a bit disappointed about this, as we were expecting to see new spectacular frames and new trends to follow. Anyway, we can say that there are sunglasses which are so beautiful and always look good, that you can’t just give up on them.

Where is Rocco? Rocco by Rodenstock is back…on Otticanet!

Rocco is the name of the legendary eyewear worn by about 4 million people between 1960 and 1990.

In 1963 Rocco was on everyone´s noses. Things change. Suddenly, Rocco disappeared! Not even the NSA had a clue of where it went. But mysteries are meant to be solved.

Rodenstock, Germany's leading manufacturer of lenses and frames, is reawakening a legend: Rocco by Rodenstock!

Classy and sophisticated with Ralph Lauren 2014 sunglasses collection

Ralph Lauren sunglasses always display absolute class and sophistication. The latest collection has a vintage taste and is enriched with decorations and embellishments on the metallic parts. We can find new elements too, which makes these new models trendy and charming.

Sophisticated and timeless styles, oversized frames, aviator and cat-eyes, all Ralph Lauren sunglasses have particular lines, but ,most of all, they have a rich personality.

The model in the campaign, Ralph Lauren RL 8112, is a cat eye with the angles decorated with floral embellishments on the metal parts. This collection presents another cat eye model, the Ralph Lauren RL 8110. Vintage style, realized in acetate and with floral decorations on the points of the frame and on the temples.

Persol Film Noir Edition

To celebrate the iconic Phoenix Arrow and the period of its creation, Persol launches the new FILM NOIR EDITION.

Film noir is a sub cathegory of the thriller movies, developed in the U.S during the ‘40s and ‘50s. The main characteristics of this genre are the investigation and the location in a city; we can find also strong contrasts between light and dark, which represent the conflict between good and evil. The characters are usually dark and disquieting figures. Diabolic couples, femmes fatales and assassins in search of conquest. In the noir each character wants to let its evil prevail. Private detectives, reporters and authors are in contrast with them; they narrate these events and get involved themselves.

The Phoenix arrow has been brought to light again from the Persol archives; it is characterized by a strong and masculine design, but also by a graceful line, like the mitic creation from which it takes its name. It was created in the ‘50s and it reminds us of a period when men were real men and the women were dangerously seductive.

Zeiss ski goggles collection winter 2013/2014

Based on Zeiss long tradition in optics and their high quality, Zeiss ski goggles have been developed especially for winter sport. All styles are made in Italy and protect your eyes from sun, snow, rain and wind. The strong structure stays flexible even in low temperatures and they provide a 100% protection against solar UVA and UVB rays up to 380 nanometers.

For all those who wear eyeglasses, Zeiss presents a clip insert for customized lenses that can easily be attached to Zeiss snow goggles.

Bottega Veneta fall/winter collection 2013/2014

This season, Bottega Veneta adds several new sunglasses and optical frames to its sophisticated eyewear collection. New styles highlight the brand’s unique aesthetic and enduring motifs, featuring subtle signatures including the intrecciato pattern, distinctive studs, and new interpretations of the block hinge.

Made from the finest quality materials, these new styles feature the superb craftsmanship, versatility, and timeless elegance that define the Bottega Veneta brand.