COMME des GARCONS has teamed with London-based luxury eyewear brand Cutler and Gross on pairs of Gradient Sunglasses. Utilizing a rounded shape, the style recalls a period in fashion when eyewear utilized everything from tint to material in crafting pieces meant to be displayed prominently on the face.

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Korean bag label Brownbreath has joined Korean eyewear purveyor ALO to curate a special capsule collection for Spring 2012 titled, “SEE THE FORESTS.” The collection is rooted in a noble philosophy that prompts its audience to see the whole picture as opposed to solely focusing on the small and minuscule parts. The four-piece collection pairs elegantly styled eyewear and sunglasses options each with a custom-designed Brownbreath pouch and lens cleaning cloth.

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Kimmel is a New-York based designer, perhaps best known for his often unusual and elaborate presentations, and his collaborations with such iconic brands as Carhartt and Supreme. Each of his collections has a unique theme, and for the SS12 collection Adam was inspired by American west coat surf wear. Taking these classic silhouettes and reinterpreting them in luxury fabrics, with garments hand-tailored in Italy, Kimmel has created a highly refined yet natural-feeling collection entitled ‘Dark Surf’.

Designed by Adam Kimmel, and produced by French luxury eyewear brand Selima Optique, These high-grade acetate sunglasses are handmade in France, and feature polarised lenses, sturdy metal hinges and the unique rounded ‘Welder’ silhouette.

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Australian brand Holloway has taken the innovative step of manufacturing their sunglasses from reclaimed skateboard decks. It’s a great concept, especially since they provide a finished product that’s not only strong, but unique & colorful as well.

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Respected New York eyewear institution Moscot brings us a new line of metal frames for Spring. Part of the Originals Collection, the new specs are authentic replicas designed after styles from the company’s design archives from the 60s and 70s.

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Pulling inspiration from his personal collection of vintage (mostly 80s, of course) sunglasses, singer/songwriter/unsung fashion hero Beck has teamed up with the folks at Oliver Peoples to produce a quirky, optically mesmerizing pair of sunglasses. The “Double Helix” frames feature grey gradient lenses and are made with a custom material that appears clear face to face, with vertical pink and yellow strips coming into view while turning to the side.

Although not quite as a versatile or creatively designed as Varvatos’ 2012 lineup, Italian menswear label Zegna’s eyewear collection for 2012 boasts a more subtle, laid-back kind of sophistication that’s equally appealing, with some good-looking frames that seem perfect for spring/summer.

Danish brand, Han Kjøbenhavn releases the ‘Paul Senoir’ sunglasses for the Spring/Summer 2012 season, available in transparent brown frames with smoke grey options. Kjøbenhavn’s designs rely on the ideals of function and simplicity which can be seen through its frames and lenses; all of which result in a handsome minimalist look.

Oscars 2012 - Eyewear from the Red Carpet

The Oscars have always been a big night for high-end fashion, but it looks like fashion eyewear is starting to gain some of the spotlight. It’s interesting to see that the thick-rimmed plastic frames are still very much in fashion. Here are some of our favorites from the night.