Optical Prism May 2014 | Page 20

Creative Colourful Colour will always be an important component of frame design. How colour is used is what sets a great piece of eyewear apart from the competition. Clients are not just looking for simple use of colour, but innovative and unique ways of incorporating their favourite shades. Beverly Suliteanu, VP of Product Development for WestGroupe, said texture is a very strong trend this season, in both metal and acetate adding the perfect compliment to colourful pieces. “In our FYSH UK collection we have incorporated glossy overlays as well as textured finishes to add a “touch” dimension to the design,” she said. “Colour blocking is also a strong trend in eyewear this season, for both men and women.  This trend uses bold colours as either a primary or secondary tone to allow for different looks within a style” 18 O P T I C A L P R I S M | M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 4 Top: FYSH 3512-869 Bottom: KLiiK 516-128