As the clocks go forwards this weekend (signalling a shift into sun-rays for days), we’ve got our eyes on the hottest shades of the season. Along with Alexa Chung’s 70s-esque capsule range with Sunglasses Hut, Zeus + Dione’s consciously crafted frames are getting a big thumbs up from all of us at #TeamBecause.
Marking the Greek ready-to-wear brand’s first foray into eyewear, the Archetypon collection – which looked to local craftsmanship and the finest Carl Zeiss lenses to create its myriad styles – takes its design cues from Plato’s Theory of Forms and the rich history and culture of Ancient Greece.
Plus, whatever your frame fancy, there’s something to suit everyone – as we at Because HQ have discovered...
Josephine says...
“I usually gravitate towards shades of the slimmer sort, playing it safe with all black errrything – but, this season, Zeus + Dione’s Spiral style is the exception to this rule. In blue tortoiseshell, with big bug-eye lenses (after which they take their name – translated from the Greek word ‘Spira’ meaning a gradually widening curve), they’re off-kilter compared to the classics... But, I’m calling Spring a chance to embrace experimentation!”
Abigail says...
“Designed with a simple geometry to mimic the Doric order of Ancient column, these Hexagon sunglasses pay a clever reference to Zeus + Dione’s Grecian heritage – cutting a cool-as-can-be shape while they’re at it. Clash up the style’s mosaic-like frame with a noisy print elsewhere, and the job’s a good’un.”
Carmen says...
"There's something about these sunglasses that instantly attracted me; I love that they're a sharper, edgier version of the classic cat-eye. You can see that putting them on will add instant sass to any outfit... Miranda Priestly would certainly approve!"
Raminta says...
"I chose these sunglasses as my hero pair, because they have a slightly retro look to them that's casual but that could also be played up. Plus, their size is perfect for hiding any late nights – which is always a bonus!"
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