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TRENDS: The rise of a must-have
Fashion Shields from the ‘90s and Y2k aesthetics are the trend that strongly holds up in the latest fashion brand collections
by Roberta Mella Simion
Single-lens, wrap-around and futuristic silhouette reminiscent of sporty sunglasses: fashion shields create a statement effect that does not go unnoticed, a declaration of presence. Perhaps this is why they are loved by celebrities and fashion addicts alike, so much so that they have become favourite styles for the diva look, almost as much as oversized frames were in the 1970s.
Simply saying “fashion shields” is an understatement, as this eyewear family encompasses different style concepts: from atleisure (athletic-leisure: a mix of sportswear/accessories and more classic garments, not for training but for leisure) to streetstyle, from disco-clubbing inspirations to precious details, to technical design influenced by the silhouettes of performance sunglasses. A trend that reconfirms and renews itself, finding plenty of space in the latest collections of fashion brands: on one side with increasingly captivating and elaborate proposals, on the other winking at the prevailing trend of Quiet Luxury.
De Rigo
Unisex design with an atleasure-style front. The special lens is customised with a mirrored gold effect that recalls the snakeskin pattern. The bold, faceted acetate temples feature the monogram RC logo
LUXOTTICA
The sinuous, futuristic lines are the very essence of the 2000s. The D and G in shiny crystals on either side of the front make this Diva collection model unique.
Free-standing lenses enriched by the bold design of the metal bar outlining the upper part of the front. The thin temples are decorated with the iconic vertical Miu Miu logo.
A futuristic semi-circled silhouette featuring an array of crystals along the upper profile. Tone-on-tone temples are embellished with metal logos and rubber tips for extra comfort
KERING EYEWEAR
In the Kering collections, a selection of soft tones and shaded lenses for a proposal that approaches the codes of Quiet Luxury.
MARCHON
Sinuous but aggressive design for this unisex injected model in Matte Black colour.
MARCOLIN
From the Après Ski Collection, a goggle with leather insert on the front and the iconic T logo. High style, high technology and athletic drive come together in a luxurious and sporty model.
SAFILO
An elongated frame with bold temples featuring the brand’s distinctive maxi lettering. Slightly cat-eye smoked lenses soften the effect
Black lenses with stud effect support screws. The slender gold metal temples are made of two pieces welded at different levels and have a graphic patterned end piece.
