ITALY. Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna has unveiled the first Ermenegildo Zegna sunglasses collection for men.
The line is developed, produced and distributed by eyewear manufacturer and distributor De Rigo under a new worldwide licence agreement with the Zegna Group.
The spirit of the 2006 collection is described as vintage-futurist, referring to its historical inspiration.
The seven lines comprise:
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Couture Model 3018 |
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Highway Model 3016 |
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Club Model 3509 |
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Nomad Model 3513 |
COUTURE
Described as refined glasses in the style of Ermenegildo Zegna’s tailored lines, the Couture line is made from ultra-light, hypo-allergenic titanium for maximum comfort and durability. The line is characterised by a rubber detail bearing the designer’s logo on the temple.
Pictured is Model 3018, a titanium model with rubber details. The “bold, sober” glasses, with their flex temples, are also available with polarised lenses. The double bridge gives the large, square frame front a bold look, while the entire frame slides easily, thanks to its rounded sections. The rubber logo on the slender temples is a discreet but distinctive detail. Available in glossy and semi-glossy black, coffee and gunmetal colours.
HIGHWAY
Representing Zegna’s upper-casual style, the line features a metal frame with a bold, sporty, sophisticated appearance, emphasised by the leather covering both the temples and sweat guards. Elegant stitching on the leather provides a subtle, elegant finish. The design of the hinge enables a gentle transition from the frame front to the temple.
Pictured is Model 3016, whose sweat guards and temples are covered with leather. The logo appears printed on the leather on the left temple and inside the sweat guard. Drop-shaped lenses give the frame an up-to-date look, while flex hinges guarantee comfort. The design of the elegant, sinuous hinge makes for a smooth passage from frame front to temple. Colours include coffee, gunmetal, sand or ruthenium metal with black, brown or orange leather.
CLUB
Balancing fashion and style, Club features sporty shapes designed for leisure use.
Pictured is model 3509 comprising a plastic wrap-around frame. The small plate detail on the temple stands out, even on the sportiest styles. The logo rests against the frame front, making a fluid transition between frame components. Available in the colours black, dark honey, brown, burgundy and grey, with grey, brown, magenta or smoke lenses.
NOMAD
Described as a creative interpretation of vintage inspiration, the Nomad line sums up the vintage-futurist concept inspiring Ermenegildo Zegna’s collection. Polarised lenses are said to guarantee exceptional visual comfort and functionality, while the design reveals carefully thought-out stylistic details.
Pictured is model 3513, whose double plastic bridge combines with slender temples and a broad drop-shaped frame front. The logo, engraved on metal plates, is positioned inside the temple close to the hinge, blending to create a single functional element. Polarised lenses provide a guarantee of perfect visual comfort, while shades of black, Havana brown and honey emphasise the elegant refinement of the frame.
The sophisticated design of the SARTORIAL line, along with the clean wrap-around look of the TRAVEL line and the innovative, versatile MILANO line, complete the collection with sporty and elegant details.
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