The new range of Barton Perreira frames, as modelled here by the ineffable Ryan Gosling, has just arrived in store.

Never one to fall behind in the style stakes, Brad Pitt has gone and got himself a pair as well!

The collection is characterised by classic shapes, clean lines and skin-flattering tortoiseshells, yet there is something fresh about this range that makes them stand out against a sea of ‘retro-inspired’ frames.

Perhaps it is the attention to detail or the fine craftsmanship of the frames. Either way, they’ve certainly caught our eye! Come and view the collection today, while stocks last!

Lovely WINK customer Paul Adams was kind enough to send us this picture, taken while he was filming the LPGA Golf in Kuala Lumpur and Taipei recently.

Paul said:

“Just a note to say how happy i am with my Mosley Tribe sunnies thanks to you. I have just got back from filming the LPGA Golf in KL and Taipei and wanted you to know I have never seen so many golf balls fly through the air in my life. When its my job to follow the ball off the tee 500 metres away through the air and show the landing it can be a bit stressful. and it is good to see a few hits (without the camera) to work out the angle of the flight of the ball before the TV groups come through. I kid you not, I saw every ball purely because of the Mosley Tribe sunnies.”

Oh, how it warms our heart! Thanks Paul, Thanks Mosley Tribes! The rest of you, time for a new pair of sunnies?

Introducing Rapp Eyewear!

Jo discovered this new range while in Paris at the 2011 Optical Trade fair, and we can’t wait for them to arrive!

Rapp Eyewear is designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada. Each frame is machined in house, then assembled and finished completely by hand. C’est magnifique!

So Spring has sprung and Isson has come through with another incredible collection for 2011/12.

They just keep getting better!

Broadsheet Melbourne has given the range a glowing review:

“Our second prizewinner is Robin Blair, who has won a wonderful pair of ISSON sunglasses.

from Broadsheet Melbourne:

The former industrial designer drew inspiration from the international art movement and some of the key Bauhaus designers of the time. “Their thinking was to reinvent with pure intentions, to create designs that were beautiful, balanced, timeless and yet very different to the ornate and fanciful norm,” Federici says.

Each design is carefully constructed around fictitious characters including Alberta Albers, the chic, mysterious turban-wearing jewellery maker; Henrietta Hamberger, the shy, introverted and understated writer; and Tierry Tackelberg, an industrial designer with an obsessive sense of perfection and a passion for travel.

Frederici’s practice of creating individual character-driven forms is something she has adhered to throughout much of her career and was distinguishable in previous ISSON collections State of Mind and Moonstruck Menagerie.

Exploring the principles of Bauhaus through a plethora of colours, the broad, solid frames are softened by their earthy palette – tortoiseshell, caramel, mint, bottle green, fungus, tiger and shark fin – subtly coloured so as not to distract from the essential designs of the frames.”

Made from vintage acetate, silk threads and metal shavings, the frames from the 11/12 collection are priced at $340 RRP.

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WINK is very excited to introduce Theo Eyewear, the latest addition to our family of frames!

Theo frames are handmade statements of individuality, tapping into the market niche of high-fashion spectacles without ‘signature’ – that is, no blingy branding!

The brand is Belgian and has been around for more than 20 years, with loyal fans all over the world.

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A juicy new selection of Karen Walker Eyewear has just landed and we’re excited!

This New-Zealand based designer is going from strength to strength, always delivering something new and unexpected. This year she has added chunky angular shapes and bright citrus colours to her repertoire for a statement that is quirky in all the right ways.

Come in for a look, but be quick – they’re going fast!

Barton Perreira has carved a distinct niche in the eyewear market with superior quality designs that have a slightly more feminine perspective – perfect for Wink!

Barton Perreira frames are modern classics, striking a that very fine balance between retro and fashion-forward. And with a great range of colours and shapes, we’re big fans! Come and see the range for yourself, they’ve just arrived