Beyonce loves her pair of The Row by Linda Farrow sunglasses, seen here court side with husband Jay-z
"The son of legendary eyewear designer Linda Farrow relaunched her iconic brand with his wife almost two decades after it was put into storage. Nine years later, it is again making waves in the fashion world, its designs worn by global stars such as Lady Gaga and Madonna" Read the full interview with Simon Jablon and Tracy Sedino at perspectives.pictet.com
'Tracy Sedino at Linda Farrow: A life through a lens' "We had no idea how it was going to go, but we are both very decisive people, so we were just like, 'Let's do it'". Read the full interview at Ponystep.com(Photography by Damon Baker)
A beautiful close up of Miranda Kerr wearing light green Prabal Gurung by Linda Farrow sunglasses in the June edition of Numero Tokyo
Kylie Minogue spotted on the set of her latest music video in London, wearing gold aviators from the Linda Farrow Luxe line
Kristen Stewart in a stunning retro inspired shoot in the June edition of ELLE UK Featuring Agent provocateur by Linda Farrow sunglasses the SS12 collection is available online now
Socialite Michelle Violy Harper is a tastemaker to watch, seen here wearing snakeskin cat eye sunglasses part of the Linda Farrow Luxe line available in an array of colors and exotic skins
Ashley Olsen spotted in a timeless understated ensemble featuring sunglasses from The Row by Linda Farrow Collaborations
Keri Hilson is a devotee to Linda farrow collaborations seen here in Alexander Wang By Linda Farrow leaving her hotel in NYC
Lady Gaga poses for a portrait in Linda Farrow x Prabal Gurung sunglasses, in her hotel suite prior to an event at Harvard University The Prabal Gurung collaboration is now available online. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Examining the freeze of arctic landscapes and drawing technical and visual references from the uniforms of mountain infantry, Boris Bidjan Saberi invented a pair of protective goggles made of oxidized metal alone in lieu of glass or plastic.
Bright orange, lemon sorbet, acid yellow and watermelon green: just some of the colours selected by Wooyoungmi for the Linda Farrow collaboration to evoke the feeling of energy, vitality and a strong summer sun that fuelled her vision of Spring / Summer 2012.
February 2012 will see the launch of the Spring Summer 2012 Linda Farrow x Kris Van Assche men's collaboration collection. Photographer: Alessandro Dal Buoni
Linda Farrow is proud to release its new collaborative collection with New York based designer Prabal Gurung. The capsule collection is represented by quiet strength and femininity expressed through Gurung’s signature attention to form, structure and detail.
Karlie Kloss staring in the new Oscar De La Renta campaign, wearing Linda farrow x Oscar De La Renta sunglasses from the new collaboration collection. Shot by Craig McDean & styled by Alex White
Adele has stepped out in the streets of London wearing Linda Farrow Luxe 38, an oversized cat eye style wrapped in snakeskin leather and is available in a range of colours.
Blogger and stylist Peony Lim shows off her pair of Linda Farrow Luxe 38s on her blog.
Natalia Kills wears her favourite Jeremy Scott Wings in her new video for Free and also rocks a pair of Jeremy Scott Smiles.
Tinie Tempah rocks a pair of Linda Farrow luxe 71s while performing at Wireless in London last weekend.
Daisy Lowe wears Linda Farrow Luxe 38 C12 as she arrives at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012 show
Ashley wears The Row 7 C6 while out walking her dog in New York.
Taylor Swift looks stunning in a sneak peak of the latest issue of Teen Vogue. Taylor wears Dries Van Noten 14 C14
Jaime Winstone rocks a pair of Jeremy Scott Smiles at Glastonbury this year.
Wooyoungmi presented their first collection with Linda Farrow at Paris Menswear Week this weekend.
We are very happy to announce that we are collaborating with Kris Van Assche on a collection of eyewear for SS12 as debuted in his SS12 show at Paris Menswear Fashion Week.
Dries Van Noten unveiled their latest collaboration with Linda Farrow last night at Paris Menswear Week.
GANG GANG DANCE wearing Linda Farrow - Brian DeGraw (sitting) wears LFL 67 and Taka Imamura wears Jeremy Scott Hands (right)
Guardian Weekend chose House of Holland 4 C2 for their What We Like This Week feature.
AnOther chose The Row 3 C4 by Linda Farrow for today's Love! Yippee!
Imogen Poots promotional video for Flaunt magazine featuring Linda Farrow Luxe 14.
Mary Kate and Ashley photographed by Terry Richardson in his studio wearing The Row sunglasses. Ashley wears The Row 21 C1, Mary Kate wears The Row 12 C3.
Blogger and DJ Bip Ling wears Agent Provocateur for Linda Farrow in Cannes.
Grazia Daily come round to check out the latest styles as worn by the Linda Farrow team. Tracy wears Linda Farrow Luxe 38 C6.
Natalia Kills spotted wearing a pair of Jeremy Scott Wings - Now in stock on the website!
Ashley Olsen spotted out and about in NYC wearing The Row 21.
Ashley leavs her NYC hotel in this blazer suit and sunglasses from The Row worn with Chanel sandals. The glasses are Row 21 - check the site for more styles.
The Kills' Alison Mosshart proves that Linda Farrow is number 1 by choosing yet another pair for #TodayImWearing at Vogue.com This pair is the Alexander Wang 3 C3.
Alison Mosshart yet again chooses a pair of Linda Farrow sunglasses for her #TodayImWearing feature on Vogue.com. This time opting for Linda Farrow Luxe.
Alison Mosshart chooses a pair of Dries Van Noten by Linda Farrow sunglasses for her #TodayImWearing feature on Vogue.com
Kylie Minogue wears Linda Farrow Luxe 40.
The Olsen twins wearing The Row by Linda Farrow sunglasses at the Metropolitan Opera Gala Premiere in New York on March 24th 2011.
Olugbenga from Metronomy wears Linda Farrow Vintage in their new video "The Look"
Dries Van Noten by Linda Farrow AW11 Paris
Alexander Wang by Linda Farrow AW11 New York
Linda Farrow will continue their exclusive line Linda Farrow Luxe for Spring/Summer 2011. Imagery of the new Linda Farrow Luxe collection shot by Tim Barber and styled by Sara Moonves features actress Nathalie Love and artist Louis Eisner.
Emma Watson wearing Matthew Williamson by Linda Farrow
Rue du Mail for Linda Farrow Projects SS11 Paris
Dries Van Noten by Linda Farrow SS11 Paris
Matthew Williamson by Linda Farrow SS11 London
House of Holland for Linda Farrow SS11 London
Charles Anastase for Linda Farrow SS11 London
Jeremy Scott for Linda Farrow Projects SS11 New York
Marina and the Diamonds wears Luella by Linda Farrow in her video 'Oh No'
Alexander Wang by Linda Farrow featured on the front cover of Vogue Germany issue July 2010.
Walter Van Beirendonck for Linda Farrow Projects. Paris, 25th June 2010.
Dries Van Noten for Linda Farrow Spring Summer 11 during Paris fashion Week, 24th June 2010.
Beyonce wears Alexander Wang by Linda Farrow sunglasses in her new video 'Why Don't you Love Me'
Linda Farrow Vintage on Viktor & Rolf Autumn/Winter show. Paris,March 2010.
Roisin Murphy presents her new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the line Linda Farrow Projects. To launch the collaboration Roisin Murphy will host an event on the 21st February 2010 with a live performance at Aura organised by Caligula Events.
Roisin Murphy presents her new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the line Linda Farrow Projects. Based around a classic half moon cat eye frame made from titanium and coated in 24 carat gold. The sunglass is available in two colours, matt white gold teamed with a grey gradient lens and yellow matt gold teamed with a brown gradient lens.
Beyoncé wears Jeremy Scott by Linda Farrow Projects ‘Mickey’ sunglasses in Lady Gaga’s new video Telephone
Alexander Wang presents his new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow. A private dinner party was hosted in Opening Ceremony in L.A. to celebrate the launch of the collection. Attendees include Alexander Wang, Chloe Sevigny, Erin Wasson, M.I.A, Claire Danes, Spike Jonze, Rinko Kikuchi, Dakota Johnson, Riley Keough, Ali Larter, Jason Schwartzman, Brady Cunningham, Carol Lim & Humerto Leon.
Alexander Wang presents his first collaboration with Linda Farrow this Spring/Summer 2010 showcasing his line of sunglasses. "Reinterpreting classic shapes with new ideas." – Alexander Wang. Presenting for the first time Alexander Wang’s first sunglasses collection in collaboration with London based sunglasses designer Linda Farrow incorporating 4 styles. The first style is a severely pointed cat-eye with aluminium silver, polished nickel, tarnished brass, antique gold, brushed brass, and brushed aluminium aspect to the tip. The metal theme continues on 3 of the colours using brushed aluminium, brushed brass or tarnished aluminium for the frame. Further colour ways come in a shiny black and yellow tortoise shell. Continuing the experimentation with metal Alexander Wang produces a modern looking wayfarer manufactured entirely from brushed gold metal, brushed silver metal and matte black. Using the same shape the last 2 styles which use zip detailing across the outline the frame and secondly a smaller detail on the temple. Colour ways come in black, grey, tortoiseshell and white.
The Row present their first collaboration with Linda Farrow for Spring/Summer 2010 showcasing their new line of sunglasses. The Row establishes their first collaboration with London based sunglasses designer Linda Farrow. Launching classic 4 styles the first being an oversized ‘Jackie O’ in acetate coming in tortoiseshell and black. Furthering the collection the Row by Linda Farrow interoperates the classic clubmaster frame using classic materials and colours such as tortoiseshell, black and horn, using the same material and colour for the temples. The third a small circular Windsor rim with metal detail for the temple and nose bridge. The frame comes in tortoiseshell, balck and horn with a choice of solid brown or a green lens on the tortoiseshell style. Finally the collection is completed by a metal frame aviator wrapped in leather, light gold frame is teamed with brown leather and brown lens, the gun metal frame is wrapped by a black leather completed by a dark grey lens.
Walter Van Beirendonck presents his new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the line Linda Farrow Projects. For the first collaboration between Walter Van Beirendonck and Linda Farrow inspires a cartoon ‘Flintstones’ versus ‘The Jetsons’ in a future/technology battle with prehistory. A classic shaped men’s sunglass sculpted in un-even wood opposed by a futuristic Interchangeable lens available in brown, black and green which are removable from the top of the frame including a ‘W’ logo in center.
Tim Soar presents his new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the line Linda Farrow Projects. Interpreting the Soar brands minimal line the collaboration produces a classic men’s club master amid a modern use of material. Raw brushed silver, gold and black metal frames elevate a classic sunglass shape handing them a contemporary finish. "I was interested in working with Linda Farrow because of their fantastic heritage and great finishing and so I jumped at the opportunity when it came up.
Gaspard Yurkievich presents his new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the line Linda Farrow Projects. For the first time Gaspard Yurkievich collaborates with Linda Farrow presenting two styles; the first style launching for men’s and the 2nd launching for womens. Debuting at Menswear Paris Fashion Week Gaspard presents a masculine inspired over-sized frame produced in 4 colours-black, tortoise shell, taupe and light grey-outlined by a transparent white, pink and light blue line running throughout the front of the frame. The temples of both styles are detailed by a gold ‘Y’ detail.
Lady Gaga wears Jeremy Scott by Linda Farrow Projects ‘Mickey’ sunglasses in her new video Paparazzi
Todd Lynn presents his new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. Based on the engraving of an old show gun, Todd Lynn uses this design to place on the arms of his first collection of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the label Linda Farrow Projects. The collection is produced entirely from metal, giving the overall style a vintage look. The shape contrasts this with heavy lines and definite angles. The hinge which links the arms to the frame will be based on the Todd Lynn logo this will be used to connect the two. Todd Lynn launched his much anticipated eponymous menswear collection in London to press and buyers in September 2006. His aesthetic embodies the easy, dark and beautiful rock and roll cool that his music industry heavy hitters have long appreciated. Once the sole domain of his celebrity bespoke clientele, now the world-at large can access the Todd Lynn aesthetic. Whilst designing purely for his celebrity clientele Lynn produced for Bono, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood; Marilyn Manson; Soft Cell’s Marc Almond; Courtney Love and P.J. Harvey.
Tim Hamilton presents his new line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. Born in Iowa to a Lebanese mother and an American father, Tim Hamilton founded his independent New York based menswear line in 2007. Tim Hamilton endeavors to merge refined elegance with youthful energy always initiating creativity first but also keeping a base amid traditionalism. This contrast is reflected in the colours and fabrics of Tim Hamilton’s collection; muted colours meet with a nearly-Technicolor palette as fabrics with movement and cashmere silk jerseys play off of deluxe dense twills, cashmeres and washed poplins. The idea on design behind the collaboration with Linda Farrow was to base it on traditional menswear shapes but to bring in contempory materials. The use of classic colours such as jet black and navy keep to this ideal particularly with the newly designed inter-locking hinge in matt silver. ‘It’s an honor to be able to bring this project to life with the Linda Farrow team. Their global vision and expertise made the collaboration become a dream come true. I only wore Linda Farrow vintage sunglasses before, now I get to wear both my name along with Linda Farrow’.
Preen presents their new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. The Preen brand moves a step further with the release of their first line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow. Exaggerated aviators sit comfortably with the Preen aesthetic. Gold, nude and grey metal frames give the sunglasses a rich overall look and feel. This style is going to feel desirable to anyone who loves to hide behind their sunglasses. The London label has gone from strength to strength in the past 12 years. The decision to quit London Fashion Week for New York, in 2007, confirmed the label's international status, and all this achieved without compromising their design aesthetic: intricately embellished clothing that teams a perfect cut with unusual design elements. Preen is Justin Thornton & Thea Bregazzi. The duo first designed together when asked by Helen Storey to consult on her Autumn/Winter 1996/97. Inspired by the experience of designing together they launched ‘Preen’.
Peter Pilotto presents his new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. Peter Pilotto introduces an updated, sporty version on the classic oversize Jackie O. The sporty feel is created from the way the base is increased so that the frame wraps around the face. Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos are the designers behind the Peter Pilotto label. The design duo met while studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. The pair are engrossed by the richly decorated costumes of the 1920's Ballets Russes, the illustrations of Léon Bakst, medieval Page Boys, Byzantine Churches, warriors of ancient Rome and back to a much further future - science fiction.
Jens Laugesen presents his new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. Jens Laugesen present his first collection of sunglasses for Linda Farrow projects. Introducing one style made from acetate keeping the metal frame with screws completely visible extending through and over the nose bridge. Jens Laugesen was born in Denmark in 1967. Arriving in Paris in 1987 he studied Haute Couture Design at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, graduating as top student in 1991. Laugesen has worked for a number of internationally renowned design houses in Paris at both haute couture and ready-to-wear levels. After graduating with distinction in 2002 from Central St Martin’s in London His graduate collection was chosen by Paris boutique Maria Luisa to be exhibited in the windows of the store during Haute Couture Week in July 2002. Jens Laugesen Presented his first collection in September 2002 as part of Fashion East.
Giles Deacon presents his first line of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. Giles releases his first collection of sunglasses for Spring Summer 2009. Following the design for a classic Cazal inspired sunglass; Giles updates his version with Linda Farrow by adding a modern colour scheme. Fushia, Canary Yellow, Red, and smoke Grey add life to the hard lines of the frame. To match the hard lines of the frames varying colours of metal (gold, silver, black) has been used which give the overall feel to the frame real strength. Detailing on the temple and end of the arm come comes in a stud matching the frame in colour. Giles Deacon's emergence in the spotlight at London Fashion Weeks autumn/winter 2004 shows coincided with a boom in British fashion. Only two years after launching his signature label Giles, British designer Giles Deacon has fine-tuned his vision of high craft mixed with a wonderful sense of wit.
David David presents his new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. David David moves his talent for print design a step further with his first collection of sunglasses in conjunction with Linda Farrow. Double layered acetate with the top layer cut out into a print design by designer Davis Saunders. The print carries on through the whole frame including the arms which come in 4 colours brown, black, white and red and applied to a translucent base. Entering the fashion industry after a route via fine art David Saunders aka DAVID DAVID graduated from Chelsea College of Art in 1999. David David signature style of vivid prints splashed on classic cuts is immediately recognisable to any. David David's fans and clients include Samantha Morten, Sam Taylor-Wood, M.I.A, Agyness Deyn , Daisy Lowe, Patrick Wolf, and The Klaxons.
Danielle Scutt presents her new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. As part of Linda Farrow Projects, Danielle Scutt produces her first collection of sunglasses. Completely constructed from a faint gold metal (silver on the inside) the overall feel for these frames are very tough. The playful stripe of colour (black, lime green, coral pink) diagonally through the front of the frames helps the glasses stay very much in keeping with the Danielle Scutt language. Graduating from Central St Martins MA in 2005 where she was selected by Phoebe Philo for the Chloe Award for Best Designer and also won the Lancome Award for Modern Femininity.
Charles Anastase presents his new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. Audrey Hepburn inspires the design for Charles Anastase sunglasses for Spring Summer 09. The black lenses & frame is immediately associated with the 1950’s icon. Printed on the front of the frame placed at the top and bottom will be Charles Anastase name in the brands typography. Charles Anastase began his career as an illustrator working both for editorial fashion magazines such as Purple, i-D, Dazed and also commercially for clients such as a global ad campaign for Calvin Klein. Charles Anastase the label was launched during Paris Fashion Week in October 2004, after receiving a grant from Le Ministere de la Culture. The brand has received much attention from the fashion press and Celebrity figures such as Yoko Ono, Rei Kawakubo and Beth Ditto.
Prototype will debut this Spring/Summer 2009 collection, showcasing YOHJI YAMAMOTO Inc.’s line of sunglasses (men & women) in association with LINDA FARROW. Mixing futuristic materials and the use of colour graduated lenses, the collection expresses the Yohji Yamamoto philosophy and avant-garde spirit by creating designs far removed from current trends. The use of titanium and aluminium magnetic clip on covers which come in a selection of finishes such as shiny gold, shiny silver, flash mirror, chrome and jet black. All lenses are graduated in blue, grey and brown finally completing the collection with black and brown frames.
Linda Farrow presents their new line of sunglasses under the debuting line Linda Farrow Projects. To mark this new project we celebrated the launch of Linda Farrow Projects with L’Eclaireur by hosting a private dinner during Paris Fashion Week at the L’Eclaireur restaurant, 10 rue Boissy d’Anglas 75008 Paris on Thursday, October 2nd 2008. Attendees include Giles Deacon, Peter Pilotto & Christopher De Vos, Todd Lynn, Veronique Branquinho, Jeremy Scott, Henry Holland, David David, Danielle Scutt among others.
Keri Hilson wears Jeremy Scott by Linda Farrow Projects ‘Tool Box’ sunglasses in her new video Return the Favor featuring Timbaland
Timbaland wears Linda Farrow Luxe Fine Jewellery sunglasses in Madonna’s new video 4 Minutes featuring Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
Linda Farrow are collaborating with Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony this Spring / Summer 2008. The 70’s cat-eye style frame is handmade from highly polished acetate, available in black with dark grey lens and red complimented by grey gradient lens.
Linda Farrow, the haute couturiers of eyewear are introducing their first collaboration with Rodarte for Spring / Summer 2008. Self-described nerds, the sisters both graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, and came to New York in the spring of 2005 with nothing more than a few dresses and coats stuffed in their suitcase. A week after arriving, they had shown their collection, tagged Rodarte after their mother's maiden name, to almost every major fashion-magazine editor and upscale retail buyer. After just three seasons, Rodarte scored the Mulleavys a CFDA Perry Ellis Award nomination and quite an industry following including Old Guard lions Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Louboutin.
Linda Farrow and House of Holland introduces their first sunglasses collaboration for Spring / Summer 2008. Henry Holland graduated from London College of Printing with a BA Journalism, starting his imaginative slogan Tees in 2006 as a bit of an in-joke, when Giles Deacon and Gareth Pugh took their London catwalk bows wearing each others respective House of Holland “Fashion Groupies” T-shirts: “UHU Gareth Pugh” worn by Giles and “Get Your Freak On Giles Deacon” worn by Gareth, it catapulted him into the international fashion arena. By late 2008, Henry Holland and his long-standing best friend model Agyness Deyn, flown to international fashion events such as American Vogue’s annual Met Ball, shot together for the cover of Dazed & Confused Japan, and emblematic of London’s new wave. House of Holland was now boasting premium international stockists, being taken seriously as a fashion brand, as well as financing the core business by still producing the slogan T-shirts that first brought them to prominence.
The enlightening energy of Linda Farrow, and its international appeal, has been seized on by designers throughout its return in 2003; collaborating with designers such as Luella, Christopher Kane and more recently Dries Van Noten and Raf Simons, Linda Farrow will launch its debuting line Linda Farrow Luxe for Spring Summer 2008. The debuting 12 piece collection brings together the richness of heritage, design and luxury. Linda Farrow presents two collections; Linda Farrow Luxe and Linda Farrow Luxe - Fine Jewellery Collection. Timeless in design, uncompromising in quality, unabashedly luxurious, Linda Farrow Luxe takes sunglasses to the next level.
Dries Van Noten has partnered with Linda Farrow to introduce his line of sunglasses to debut at his opening show in Milan. He has designed one style to highlight his Spring Summer 08 Men’s collection. Inspired by vibrant colours with a mix of Couture elements and typical Menswear fabrics, the collection creates a modern elegance between strength and fragility. Sunglasses are following the same red line: hand made, in highly polished acetate with technical (REVO) lenses and colourful frames.
Raf Simons Spring / Summer 2008 Launches sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow. Designed to sit comfortably alongside Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2008 collection, and shown on his Paris runway, Raf Simons debuts this spring his first line of sunglasses in collaboration with London-based brand Linda Farrow. This collection is about bending rules and breaking down (mental) barriers, and above all about the positive act that comes along with these actions: exploration. Sunglasses are available in multiple shapes and colours and are featured heavily but are more than just accessories: subjected to the same exploratory design process as the garments, they are an integral part of the silhouette, both in look as in spirit.
Spring/Summer 2008 sees the launch of Erickson Beamon and Linda Farrow’s first collection of sunglasses. Erickson Beamon has been a driving force in the fashion industry for over 23 years. The brand is a partnership between Vicki Beamon and Karen Erickson. In 1985 Erickson Beamon's success travelled across the Atlantic when Vicki Beamon relocated to London to personally oversee the European market. The business consistently grew from strength to strength, and in 1995 the renowned Erickson Beamon boutique opened its doors for the first time. An amazing ability to create designs from street fashion to haute couture has kept Erickson Beamon at the top of its game. Whilst being influenced and inspired by many facets of culture and moving trends the Erickson Beamon signature is always present.
Kanye West wears Jeremy Scott by Linda Farrow Projects ‘Pipe Signature’ sunglasses in his new video Stronger featuring Daft Punk
Matthew Williamson and Linda Farrow launches their first eyewear collection for SS07. September 1997 saw the first collection by Matthew Williamson comprising of 11 looks. Since the first collection the Matthew Williamson brand has become one of the most important British designers. Winning a string of awards such as Elle designer of the year 2004 was awarded the 2005 Moet & Chandon fashion tribute and has received numerous nominations. He has also been nominated three times as designer of the year at the British fashion awards.
British label Linda Farrow is introducing their first collaboration with Veronique Branquihno. Born in Vilvoorde, Belgium on June 6th, 1973, Veronique Branquihno concentrated her high school studies in languages before branching off to the Saint Lucas arts school in Brussels to begin painting studies. In 1991 she registered at the Royal Academy of Antwerp and majored in Fashion Design. In October 1997, longing to start her label, Veronique Branquinho designed her first womenswear collection. In January 2003, she enriched her label by adding a menswear collection. The first boutique in her name, opened in August of the same year, on 73 Nationalestraat in Antwerp.
The haute couturiers of eyewear; Linda Farrow collaborates with Chip & Pep to create a “must have” sunglass in celebration with Colette’s 10 year anniversary.
Kelis wears Jeremy Scott by Linda Farrow Projects ‘Caesar’ sunglasses in her new video Bossy.
Kelis wears Jeremy Scott by Linda Farrow Projects ‘Big Tut’ sunglasses in her new video Bossy.
In its 1st season in Printemps; the Linda Farrow Gallery is launching an exclusive limited edition Luella sunglass, only available in the Linda Farrow Gallery – Harrods UK, Joyce Hong Kong and Printemps Paris. Inspired by the contemporary but referring to the past in signature Luella style, the girly over-sized frames are available in all the colours of the POP rainbow such as vibrant red, royal blue, baby pink, emerald green, sunlit yellow and optic white and bears a heart in the temple to finalise the piece.
Jeremy Scott and Linda Farrow are launching their first line of sunglasses for Sring Summer 2006. The fact that Jeremy Scott was born in Kansas may explain the Oz-like sense of whimsy in his designs. His farcically-themed shows have taken inspiration from S&M leather culture, mermaids and sea monsters, and even Gilette Venus razors, featuring wild designs incorporating trash bags, dollar bills, and one-legged pants. He's garnered attention from fashion icons like Karl Lagerfeld, celebrities, and socialites alike. After living and showing in Paris for several years, Scott returned to the U.S. in 2002 to inject a shot of glittered good humor to the Los Angeles fashion scene. It's easy to see that his satin, silk, and taffeta collections are narcissistic without apology, theatrical beyond compare, and designed for women who love to dress up and play the part of ultimate diva.
Basso & Brooke launches its debuting collection of sunglasses for SS06 at Sao Paolo Fashion Week, after the successful response of the SS05 partnership with Linda Farrow for the Linda Farrow Gallery. Working alongside Linda Farrow for a second time, Basso & Brooke have designed a new season collection to sit alongside Spring/Summer 2006. Silk-screened acetate frames; sandwiched in their signature fabrics, to expose print on the surface and a luxurious ivory plastic in the inside. Hearts, Stars and Kissable lips, will surely be the must have of the season.
Editor-at-Large of ANOTHER Magazine, former Editor-in-Chief of Benetton’s COLORS Magazine, writer, creative director, video director and sometime consultant to fashion houses and a hotel group, Alex Marashian now adds eyewear designer to his resume. A fanatic for glasses and sunglasses, Alex has lived in Rome, Paris, Berlin, London and New York, amassing an impressive collection of vintage eyewear along the way and photographing real people everywhere in their glasses. He has drawn on these sources as well as his own imagination and his extensive archive of 60s and 70s magazines to develop the Marashian brand of luxury eyewear. Available at the Linda Farrow Gallery, Designer Studio at Harrods.
Designed alongside their menswear and womenswear collections which are both shown in Paris, this will be the debuting eyewear collection by Bernhard Willhelm for SS 2006. Working along side Linda Farrow, Bernard Willhelm has designed chucky wayfarers available in fluoro colours, distinctive prints accompanied by the final touch of a cap. Linda Farrow carries a designer portfolio of its own-label, as well as licensee labels that include Eley Kishimoto, Basso & Brooke, Sophia Kokosalaki, and Buddhist Punk. Born in South Germany in 1972, Bernhard Willhelm graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp with a diploma in Fashion Design with Honours in July 1998. He then worked in Antwerp until 2002 when he moved his creative atelier to Paris, where he now lives.
For Spring/Summer 2006 Sophia Kokosalaki launches her first collection of sunglasses in collaboration with Linda Farrow. Four styles are offered, all made from Mazzucchelli plastic, and in colors ranging from clear red, to translucent teal, translucent violet, grey horn, brown horn, to black, as well as a three-layered, black and white frame. The design is contemporary, inspired by vintage styles. All models are handmade. Sophia Kokosalaki is a native of Greece and lives in London, where she studied at Central Saint Martins. She showed her collections in London between 1998 and 2004. Since October 2004, her runway collection is presented during the prêt-a-porter Collections in Paris. In 2003, Sophia won the ‘New Generation Designer’ award at the British Style Awards. She also designed the costumes for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, including the dress that Bjork wore in her performance.
Spring/Summer 2006 sees the launch of Acne and Linda Farrow’s first collection of sunglasses. Acne is a multifaceted company creating and building brands within fashion, entertainment and technology. Established in Stockholm almost ten years ago Acne is today recognized internationally as a creative collective, unique for its corporate diversity such as fashion design, graphic design, film production and advertising, as well as product, business and concept development.
Designed to sit comfortably alongside Eley Kishimoto Spring/Summer 2005 collection, and shown on their London runway, Eley Kishimoto Eyewear debuts this spring, and is the result of a manufacturing deal with London-based eyewear supremos LINDA FARROW. Peach plastic squared frames with a contrasting cream bridge, brushed metals with apricot lenses, and surely the aviator of the season, borne to wear with a gold lurex knitted oversize beret, are a few examples of the debut range entitled ‘Local’, which along with their clothing collection, is inspired by Brixton and it’s heavily populated Afro-Carribean culture, where the designers Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto both live and work.
