LARA D - D is for Diamond -

Italian Craftsmanship + Artistic Luxury Design

Italian artisan brand, LARA D’ highlights three luxury frames in the precious Diamond Line for women following the exceptional success of the launch concept at Mido 2019. 100% Made in Italy, each of the Diamond frames recalls a classic shape, reinventing it with a chic, architectural rim and delightful sparkling finish.

Introducing the most feminine collection of luxurious couture frames designed by LARA D’, expertly crafted by hand and covered in natural diamond powder by highly accomplished goldsmiths. Created to make an eye-catching statement, the three lightweight Diamond models are produced in a chic metal with a glamorous, shiny 24-carat 2 micron gold plating.

The upper rim of each shape has a sophisticated architecturally inspired double structure decorated near the eyebrows with the shimmering polycrystalline diamonds to highlight the expression of the eyes. A beautiful and dazzling play of light is created, illuminating the face and the natural complexion of the wearer with finesse and quality, only achieved with a meticulous attention to the finest details.

Named after the famous 18th century Venetian opera house, model Fenice is an inventively shaped angular design with a gentle upwards sweep. The fine gold lines of the base frame are complemented to perfection with the diamond-coated upper rim.

A round, contemporary shape characterises model Luna, a frame with a deeply feminine allure and effortless individuality. The diamond-coated rim reflects the contours of the moon, the shape that inspired the frame name ‘Luna’ and its soft, curvaceous sculpted look.

As the name itself suggests, model Stella is a ‘star’ in the LARA D’ Diamond collection. Typical of the brand’s innovative spirit, this unique style reinvents a classic catseye with a statement upper rim, and daring double bridge detail.

[perfectpullquote align=”left” bordertop=”false” cite=”Lara D’Alpaos” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=”16″]Italian craftsmanship is the international definition that best expresses the philosophy behind my collection. All our designs are made exclusively in Italy in the Valle del Cadore, an enchanting place with a natural setting at the heart of the magical Belluno Dolomites.[/perfectpullquote]

Trained as an architect, Lara D’Alpaos launched her first eyewear range in 2010. Raised in a family with over 40 years’ expertise in Italian eyewear production, and passionate about fashion and design, the launch collection exceeded all expectations, successfully combining Italian craftsmanship, quality and a whimsical design language that is creative and original, but never out of place. Today the LARA D’ brand presents a collection of over 80 artistic designs, in 5 micro collections with a mix of materials including acetate, stainless steel and beta titanium. The frames offer a range of unique qualities, taking an experimental approach to the concept of lightness and exploring a freedom of expression in colour and shape by means of advanced applications of new and innovative production techniques.

For more information, check www.laradeyewear.com

Author: maarten weidemaAfter being a freelance eyewear designer since 1999, TEF founder Maarten Weidema now solely writes about his fellow designers in the optical industry. His passionate mission is to promote independent eyewear to the international optical arena, backed up by a large group of bloggers and journalists from all over the world. He has recently been awarded "International Optical Personality of the Year", "Leading Innovator in Optical Social Media Marketing", "Social Media Marketing Company of the Year" and received several awards for "best eyewear blog" for his efforts to promote independent eyewear to a community of 517.000 eyecare professionals.