I was invited to the Shapes and Shades workshop by
Specsavers. I was really excited for this day, because it was also the launch
of a new and exclusive line of glasses, designed by a famous designer! I was
intrigued…
I arrived at Studio 13 with my dear friend Çetin form I AM Mode. The space was divided in different section, every section containing
a different theme and color for glasses. It looked gorgeous! We also got some
vitamin shots, with just the right vitamins for your eyes. After trying on the
different frames and styles, we went upstairs for the workshop.
Workshop
Shades and Shapes
Designer Jorgen Simonsen told us about the Osiris collection, which he designed exclusively for Specsavers. Simonsen is a well-known designers who has designed for Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker!
Designer Jorgen Simonsen told us about the Osiris collection, which he designed exclusively for Specsavers. Simonsen is a well-known designers who has designed for Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker!
‘Dare
to be different’ is the motto of this collection. It’s a commercial
line for a broad audience. Goal of Simonsen was to make Osiris a desirable
brand again. We think he succeeded just perfectly! He thought it was
challenging to design an entire collection of glasses, because this was his
first time. But this is exactly why Specsavers wanted him to design this
collection: they wanted his view on fashion transferred on to the glasses. Not
only did he want to make the look of the glasses unique, but also the texture. Folkloric
Fetish is the theme he used as inspiration. In this fetish means ‘an
extreme amount of attention to details’.
Osiris is an in-house brand of Specsavers, exclusively sold at
Specsavers. Simonsen designed 60 pieces for Specsavers, and 12 of those are the
Fresh pieces.
His favorite? The ‘glasses in glasses’ specs. Next year he will design another
line for Osiris. Simonson is a busy man. He’s currently busy with his new
clothing line, luxury handbags with an atelier in Italy and fur coats in
Istanbul. And next year he has another first: he will launch a new fragrance
for men!
After this, make-up artist Saray Verlinden continued the workshop with make overs and useful make up tips for ladies wearing glasses. My favorite tip: Eyebrows are a must when you wear glasses, so when you’re choosing a frame, make sure your brows are visible!
I really enjoyed this day, and I’m ready to choose a new set of glasses,
designed for Osiris!
After this, make-up artist Saray Verlinden continued the workshop with make overs and useful make up tips for ladies wearing glasses. My favorite tip: Eyebrows are a must when you wear glasses, so when you’re choosing a frame, make sure your brows are visible!
