Luxurious natural green tones offer a fresh mood for Autumn
Green has been a steadily rising tone in eyewear, as in fashion, with natural hues being the most prolific source of inspiration in the palette. Tones of olive, leaf, sage and mint are amongst the most popular for their subtle muted qualities, yet Kelly green, acidic tones and some jewel inspired emerald hues were also on show at the Silmo fair in September, suggesting that bright and brazen is an option for eyewear and can feel luxurious and modern paired with other tones, for a contemporary style. Above and below: the Ørgreen Acetate collection explores complex colour stories – carefully uniting shades and introducing original combinations, each acting as a fundamental design component for a specific style. Their tone of green is fresh and luxurious with enough intensity of colour to give warmth and a natural glow – www.orgreenoptics.com
Abundant Green was a highlighted Pantone tone at London Fashion Week this season; the hue is part of a variety of tones that blend “timeless tones and artful brights” to embrace a mood of “serenity and stability and also energy and excitement”. The lively Abundant Green was highlighted alongside trending tones of Molten Lava, Spicy Mustard, Lichen Blue, and Meadow Violet.
The most prestigious green hues vary considerable across the eyewear collections, with different translucencies in acetate, and different variations depending on seasons: for autumn, the most enticing tones have associations with forest colours, emerald tones, and ‘terre verte’ naturally occurring pigments.
Natural materials are also proposed with natural colorations, through application of natural dyes, at Hoffmann Natural Eyewear. The colour is soft and enhances the natural lines of the horn material in model T87010. www.hoffmann-eyewear.com
At Lunettes Alf, the green tone is vintage-inspired, translucent, and natural. The label’s unique red thread at the temple is just visible, contrasting with the acetate frame colour, a mark of handmade quality and artisan design. Find out more at www.lunettes-alf.com