Vanni Eyewear Unveils EMBRACE Collection
Vanni Eyewear is proud to announce the launch of the EMBRACE collection, a limited-edition line of sunglasses created in collaboration with Elisa Alberti, the winner of the VANNI #ArtistRoom Award.
This new collection, consisting of two unique sunglasses models, marries Alberti’s artistic vision with Vanni’s renowned craftsmanship, offering a fresh perspective that unites contemporary art and eyewear design.
The EMBRACE collection, inspired by Alberti’s paintings and sculptures, draws on organic and vegetal motifs infused with abstract forms and bold color contrasts. The unique design of each frame reflects Alberti’s distinct aesthetic: rounded, flowing temples, extending seamlessly into the front frame, evoke her signature sculptural style.
A dramatic interplay of colors — contrasting white/black and black/blue — meets in the center of each frame, symbolizing a visual “embrace” that changes with perspective, drawing wearers into a dynamic, artful experience.
This collection is the latest result of a long-standing collaboration between Vanni Eyewear and Artissima, Turin’s international art fair for emerging contemporary art. The #ArtistRoom Award, now in its fourth year, celebrates young, innovative artists by inviting them to design a capsule eyewear collection that transforms their artistic vision into wearable art. Past winners include Cristian Chironi, Catalin Pislaru, and Teresa Giannico, each of whom created limited-edition collections in partnership with Vanni.
Elisa Alberti, who lives and works in Vienna, brings a unique voice to this year’s collection. Originally from Kiel, Germany, and raised in Brunico, Italy, Alberti studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and has exhibited widely across Europe. Her work, known for its blend of organic shapes and spatial compositions, has been featured in prestigious private and public collections in Germany and Austria.
The EMBRACE collection is available in limited quantities, offering collectors and eyewear enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience Elisa Alberti’s artistry through Vanni’s signature craftsmanship.
VANNI Eyewear is an eyewear brand from Turin, Italy, that specializes in creating artisanally crafted frames with a focus on innovative design, vivid colors, and unparalleled Italian craftsmanship. Since its founding in 1990, VANNI has become a symbol of modern elegance, offering eyewear that combines creativity and technical excellence.
TRANSPARENCY is one of their founding values and for Vanni it means being able to tell and trace every step of the production process, which of course all takes place in Italy.
This choice allows them to enhance and export the concept of Made in Italy and Italian 'savoir-faire' all over the world, as well as to significantly reduce our carbon footprint.
Thinking and producing in an eco-compatible way means prioritizing the protection of our relationship with nature, today and in the future. Translated into industry chain terms, this means controlling every phase of the production process, responsibly.
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