Designer Julien Macdonald has expanded into eyewear this month with the launch of a women’s glasses collection, exclusive to Vision Express. The 17-piece optical collection features use of embellishment, drawing on inspiration from his love of romantic baroque themes. Paying homage to his intricate catwalk creations, the hand-crafted collection injects dazzling mirror and crystal motifs alongside tonal metallic prints and Art Deco design. The debut range presents both metal and acetate frames in full and half rim designs. Julien collaborated with internationally-acclaimed eyewear manufacturer OA Eyewear in a development process which took almost one year. Eyewear design experts interpreted Julien’s original sketches into a finished product, with consultation and input from Macdonald at each stage of the manufacture. Julien Macdonald explains: “As I expand into eyewear, it was important that the collection accurately embraced the design and detailing that people know and love about the Julien Macdonald fashion house. Glasses are as much a statement fashion accessory as a handbag or earrings. For me it’s about completing the picture, by having a pair of eye-catching frames to compliment any outfit, and for any occasion. These are definitely not glasses to hide behind – these frames will put the wearer bang in the spotlight.” A highlight of the collection is a design featuring a gold snake curling around each arm of the modern-shaped, full black acetate frame priced at £169. The Julien Macdonald eyewear launches in Vision Express stores nationwide from December 3 priced from £169 to £189.

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