Vivienne Westwood Debuts New Eyewear Silhouettes in "Sun" Collection

Vivienne Westwood's "Sun" collection plays with proportion and asymmetry in eyewear.

Andreas Kronthaler, the brand's creative director, touches upon the experimental designs that combine '60s Italian glamour with durable sports-inspired frames: "Sunglasses should be the embodiment of personal theater. They can make any look an extension of your style. Of course, they have a purpose, but they should be fun, playful and joyous."

The range is divided into three categories: Vanguard, featuring androgynous avant-garde styles; Essence, which comprises classic silhouettes with signature Westwood details; and Prêt-à-Porter, inspired by the retro-futuristic styles worn by Hollywood celebrities. Accessories in the collection are crafted using bio-based acetate and hardwearing metals. To fulfill the label's sustainability standards, the products are packaged in a recycled by-product leather case, polyester cloth and organic cotton bag.

The "Sun" collection is currently available online and at Vivienne Westwood's boutiques in New York and Los Angeles.

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