Kirk & Kirk introduces its debut sunglass collection Solarium. Comprised of four shapes and six metallic colors, frames feature a mirror lens by French lens designer Christian Dalloz. All frames are decorated with a specially designed 9-karat gold or sterling silver animal pin adorned on the front of the frame, with the option to choose between a fly, lion, horse or ram. Inspired by the Victorian obsession with nature and science, each frame is named after an acclaimed scientist of that era: Eleanor, Grace, Louis and Alex. Frames are handmade in France, while each jewelry animal pin is handcrafted in England. Made entirely from acrylic, the unisex collection offers a lightweight feel and unique color palette featuring metallic hues of brown, green, silver, blue, anthracite and bordeaux.

—Victoria Garica

PHILOSOPHY: “Creating jewelry with specialist British craftsmen was an exciting new experience,” says Kirk & Kirk creative director Karen Kirk. “There is a tradition of artisan jewelry craft in The Midlands, and we enjoyed discovering the similarities between hand-making frames and handcrafting the animal pins.”

MARKETING: Merchandising materials include a small book/brochure, window posters, logo plaques and customized window displays are also available. Each frame comes with a case and cleaning cloth.

PRICE POINT: $$$$$

CONTACT: For additional information, contact Kirk & Kirk, e-mail: [email protected];
website: kirkandkirk.com

INSIGHT
Kirk & Kirk recently announced its partnership with Luxe-Lab for U.S. and Canadian distribution. The Solarium and Vivarium collections will debut for the first time in the U.S. at Vision Expo East.