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Celebrities in Mykita Eyewear ( Mykita Glasses & Mykita Sunglasses)
We can find any shape with an amazing selection of colours and lens options..
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Celebrities wearing Mykita Sunglasses

Billy Zane in Mykita Eyewear with Kelly Brook

Bill Zane in Mykita Eyewear (Mykita Optical Frames) with Kelly Brook

Kevin Wall in Mykita Eyewear

Kevin Wall in Mykita Eyewear

Hugh Grant in Mykita Sunglasses

Hugh Grant in Mykita Sunglasse, Christian Slater in Mykita Sunglasses

Bruce Willis in Mykita Sunglasses and Kevin Wall in Mykita Eyewear

Bruce Willis in Mykita Sunglasses and Kevin Wall in Mykita Eyewear

Rhys Ifans in Mykita Sunglasses with Sienna Miller

Rhys Ifans in Mykita Sunglasses with Sienna Miller

Tom Cruise wearing Mykita Sunglasses in The Financial Times

Tom Cruise in Mykita Sunglasses

Brad Pitt in Mykita Sunglasses with Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt in Mykita Sunglasses with Angelina Jolie

Christian Slater in Mykita Sunglasses,Hugh Grant in Mykita Sunglasses,Tom Cruise in Mykita Sunglasses

Tom Cruise in Mykita Sunglasses, Christian Slater in Mykita Sunglasses, Hugh Grant in Mykita Sunglasses

Angelina Jolie in Mykita Sunglasses with Brad Pitt and Maddox

Angelina Jolie in Mykita Sunglasses with Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt in Mykita Sunglasses

Brangelina in Mykita Sunglasses

Tom Cruise in Mykita Sunglasses

Tom Cruise in Mykita Sunglasses

Jason Statham in Mykita Sunglasses

Jason Statham in Mykita Sunglasses

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Mykita

About Mykita UK

MYKITA was founded 2003 by Harald Gottschling, Daniel Haffmans, Philipp Haffmans and Moritz Krueger. What to some may sound like an Asian-style name was in fact inspired by the firm’s first premises – a former day-care centre for children (in East Germany abbreviated to „Kita“).
Just a year later, the world was introduced to MYKITA *Collection No.1* – an evolutionary step up in terms of both design and exclusivity. The all-new range of metal frames was unveiled at the Silmo international eyewear fair in the fall of 2004. A highly innovative functional design comprising simple plug connections made complex soldered joints and screw connections redundant, while the frames themselves were cut out of stainless sheet steel before being folded into form. As well as being incredibly light, the latter could be adjusted to the wearer thanks to a wide variety of configuration options. The corrective spectacles andunglasses in the collection ranged from the classically elegant to avantgarde designs in a wide range of frame colours. A frame for every face. Exactly two years later, a new collection was unveiled at the 2006 Silmo. In a marked departure from previous frames, MYKITA *Collection No.2* were made from full-bodied acetate – a material that enjoys a huge tradition in the eyewear industry. What set the new spectacles apart was the hinge – a connecting element that hugs the front and temples in the style of a sheath. The designs are crisp, clear and distinctive and are each related to frames from the metal collection. A carefully selected range of nine distinct colours gives *Collection No.2* a varied but nonetheless homogenous collective look. All frames are hand-made at MYKITA’s own production site in Berlin and are available at over 1,400 high-end opticians and selected department stores across the globe.

These glasses are made with top-quality stainless steel, just 0.5 mm thick, ensuring an ultra-light feel. The actual production of MYKITA eyewear sees every part of the frame cut out of sheet metal and folded into a lightweight but full-bodied format. Linking these is a remarkably elegant and intelligent screw-less hinge design that ensures total flexibility and allows complete, custom-fit adaptability of inclination and frame according to the wearers’ facial proportions. The technical wizardry is coupled with aesthetic clarity and optimum vision to provide a recognisable trademark for MYKITA. To apply most of the colours featured in the collection, MYKITA chose a PVD finish – a state-of-the-art vacuum-heat coating technique that guarantees a non-oxidizing and highly wear-resistant surface. The prescription frames in *Collection No.1* are available in a choice of ten colours, the sunglasses in eight colours. MYKITA collection No. 1 – over 50 styles available in a choice of 10 colours.

The MYKITA design team had for some time been planning to make a collection incorporating a fuller-bodied material, and eventually decided on cellulose acetate. Basically composed of cotton, wood pulp, acetate and pigments, it is a natural material that has a long tradition in the eyewear industry. *Collection No.2* indeed shares a variety of features with the original concept. It features a “snap-hinge” made of 0.8 mm flat sheet metal familiar from the construction principles applied in the first collection. A major new innovation was the use of photomechanical etching technology. The connection point between the hinge and the acetate frame likewise represented a unique challenge for the designers. The fourteen prescription styles and six sunglasses are available in a range of opaque colours, with no lamination.

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Report on Mykita done by The AgenC

Mykita London

About Mykita: Mykita London, Mykita England, Mykita UK, Mykita Ireland, Mykita Mauritius, Mykita Seychelles, Mykita Namibia & Mykita South Africa

Mykita

Mykita glasses are made with the best-quality stainless steel ensuring an ultra-light feel. Each part of the frame is folded into a lightweight but full-bodied format. A state of the art vacuum-heat coating guarantees non-oxidizing and highly wear-resistant finishes. MYKITA frames are all about: timeless designs, lightweight, flexibility, and comfort.

MYKITA’s Colour FLASH

Mykita Flash Collection

Get flashed by *MYKITA FLASH*, a line which adds some vivacity and life to MYKITA’s collection no. 1. The flat metal collection is renowned for its innovative screw less glasses with timeless designs, coupled with unique wearing comfort due to the extreme lightness and flexibility of the material.

For this first edition of the *FLASH* line MYKITA brings you a trio of its most popular signature aviator frames: Rolf, Hector and Elliot. These aviators, true MYKITA classics, gain a new life through this vivid splash of paint.

Each frame comes in each of the three colours; neon yellow and blazing orange make sure your face stands out in a crowd, vibrant tank-grey is cool as concrete.

Rolf, looking very fresh in this execution, is a classic aviator shape, which rapidly became Mykita’s most wanted item.  Hector, a rather square shape aviator exudes 80’s cool, thus is the perfect pair for hanging out at the beach club or even night club. Elliot, a metropolitan curved shape with a very smooth look, guarantees perfect eye protection.

The new colour coating, made of the highest quality Swiss lacquer, is meticulously applied by hand in several coats. The paint is then fixed onto the metal base, coat by coat, in a hot oven. As per all MYKITA frames, the *FLASH* collection is fully handmade in the Berlin manufactory.

To put it in a nutshell, a mini collection of aviators to suit every face, executed in flashy trend colours, all hand made in Germany.

GÖTTI SWITZERLAND WINNER OF THE SWISS ECONOMIC AWARD 2008 31.05.2008

Gotti Switzerland Award

For ten years now a jury of high qualified experts of the sections economy and education award the business performance of innovative enterprises. The SWISS ECONOMIC AWARD is known as one of the most significant economical prize of Switzerland. 130 applications were examined. From the three finalists of the category production/trade (business) the jury chose Götti SWITZERLAND as the winner of 2008. “This important award not only shows us that we’re on the right way, but also motivates us to develop much more.” SVEN GÖTTI to be honest - we are very proud. But on 23rd May 2008 together with Götti SWITZERLAND was also the most important part of our company awarded: our loyal customers and friends in Switzerland and in 32 additional countries that support us and share our philosophy with us.

Berlin’s MYKITA: Made for Shade & the Pix to Prove It!


The easiest way to find out if you look good in a pair of sunglasses? Try them on of course. And that’s just what we got to do at the MYKITA event during Berlin Fashion Week. MYKITA’s the creation of the Berlin-based design team of Philipp Haffmans and Harald Gottschling; each pair is handmade and the line boasts the street cred of having recently won a top European design award. Besides the Champagne, the biggest draw at the ultra-minimalist boutique (all white walls adorned only with sunglasses racks, extra stock held in tricked out metal airplane galley storage containers) was the chance to check out the glasses. Not only did MYKITA execs help you choose the primo frame for your face, but they took a Polaroid of you in them, too — two of ‘em, in fact: one for you to take home and another for the company’s “frame of fame,” which they emailed to all of us the other day. Check it out: GET FLASHED WITH MYKITA PHOTO GALLERY. You can see how good the shades look on all types of wearers, cool cats and an actual K-9! But the photo gallery’s also a neat picture essay in Berlin street style. Think you can find me in the line-up? Let me know and I’ll send you some Fashion Week goodies. I have to say, I rocked my MYKITAs. They were red powdercoated metal in an oversized aviator style and they were fabulous. Even better, these shades were indestructable. So well designed are these MYKITAs that you can bend the arms every which way and even smoosh the glasses entirely (no more sunglasses-in-the-driver’s-seat-surprise!) and they won’t break. Alas, what MYKITA can’t design against is my forgetful nature. Over the years, I have found that the price of my sunglasses is inversely proportionate to the speed at which I lose them. Which is why I still have a crooked pair of black Ann Taylor shades, circa 1996, and the amount of time I got to enjoy my rimless, rose-tinted Chanel wrap-arounds could be measured in hours. So, no MYKITAs for me. But for anyone looking for an ubercool pair of  sunglasses made to the highest production and optical standards, check ‘em out.

To make an elegant spectacle of yourself, look no further than Mykita. Eyewear kaisers Philipp Haffmans and Harald Gottschling’s Mitte flagship stocks an extensive range of own-brand specs.
Mykita, Berlin

MYKITA’s Colour FLASH

Mykita Flash Collection

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L I N D B E R G


Why is LINDBERG considered as the ultimate design brand in the international eyewear industry, and why has LINDBERG received more international design prizes than any other eyewear brand?

All LINDBERG eyewear form part of an individualised system that provides excellent opportunities for “tailor-made eyewear” for faces of all ages and shapes. The system contains endless options regarding the combination of shapes, colours, sizes and features. The finishing touch is LINDBERG’s engraving of your name in the frame as well as the individual numbering of each frame.

Irrespective of their different appearance, all LINDBERG eyewear include the following design elements:

LINDBERG uses many different materials, e.g. titanium, acetate, gold, platinum, diamonds, buffalo horn etc. These exciting materials are designed and processed through innovative design and production processes combined with excellent craftsmanship. The result is a product of outstanding quality.

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SEVENTEEN The Opticians

September 11th, 2008 · No Comments

La Loop Necklaces

A Sight for Sore Eyes

For the most part, designer dresses don’t have pockets, and people who wear eyeglasses for sight, sun or reading don’t have a place set down their spectacles if they’re on a walkabout. The boys may be in luck with their sport jackets with secret pockets, but what happens when, halfway through cocktail hour, it’s time to lose the coats and jackets? And what’s a girl to do at a black or white tie affair if she doesn’t trust her little clutch bag to hold her glasses?

For the damsels in distress (and their male counterparts), La Loop is the answer. more…

The following Designers are featured in this story: La Loop Necklaces

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Two of this season’s chicest La LOOPs.

NEW YORK (Fortune) — It used to be that there were two ways to keep your sunglasses safely around your neck: librarians wore the chain-link version, and 80s teen-movie stars wore the neoprene one.

Thankfully - for everyone who doesn’t fall into either camp - a new, dare we say fashionable, alternative has been showing up everywhere from album covers to city subways.

Called La LOOP, the necklaces run the gamut from silver and sleek to colorful and funky, and they all sport a loop with a patented hinge that moves laterally and vertically - so that once you hang your sunglasses on the loop, they stay still no matter how you move.

It’s a concept company co-founder Elizabeth Faraut says she developed after years of “driving with my left hand and sticking my right into my purse to dig around for my glasses.”

Faraut, who had made a career in public relations and marketing for companies such as Guess, then teamed with Debbie Zoullas, who was EVP of Sotheby’s Holding, and together they founded La LOOP in 1999. They got a patent in 8 months, and before long, were peddling their product to the high-end optical shops of Manhattan’s Madison Ave.

It wasn’t until Hollywood came calling, however, that the jewelry really began to catch on. Costume designer Jeffrey Kurland bought 20 at retail in Robert Marc, and put one on Julia Roberts in 2001’s “America’s Sweethearts.”

Fashion photographer Mario Testino bought 50 to give as Christmas presents. Rod Stewart wore one on the cover of one of his albums. And Brad Pitt sported one in “Ocean’s Twelve.”

“They were buying them and we didn’t know,” says Faraut, “but they would wind up in all these places. Lots of costume designers and photographers fell in love with them because they were working with their hands, so they needed something like this, but it also had to be chic and cool.”

Now La LOOP is sold in 600 stores worldwide - Bergdorf Goodman, Fred Segal, Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, and the MoMA and Whitney stores among them . There are 100 locations in Japan alone and a presence everywhere from Australia to Belgium.

The company has also expanded to include the SportLOOP, a sporty version of the original, and La Leash, a lanyard-esque clip, cord and (sometimes) case combination to keep other accessories like keys and cell phones close and corralled. (The latter has also yielded an amusing profusion of names, including Le Pod for iPods, Le Pass for passports, and Le Case for Blackberrys.)

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Services at Seventeen The Opticians


Seventeen The Opticians of Esher, Surrey, England, UK

CHILDREN

They only have one pair of eyes

Poor vision can hinder a child’s development. And failure to spot and deal with any inadequacy in young eyes can often lead to even bigger difficulties in later life. So it’s vital that children are taken for regular eye checks.

All newborn babies should be screened before they leave hospital to ensure that their eyes are working properly. The Health Visitor then carries out a 39 month assessment and their excellent work is a major source of prompt referral to optometrists for more detailed investigations.

All children should have a full eye examination before they go to primary school, and regularly thereafter. Research has shown that the development of a child’s visual ‘system’ is largely complete by the age of 8, after which age there is little scope for improvement in lazy eyes. So, the earlier treatment is started, the better the possible results.

Remember that all children’s eye examinations are paid for by the NHS and all of our optometrists will be delighted to look at your child’s eyes, no matter how young the child is.

CHILDREN’S STYLES

Children’s frames

For the child, there is nothing scary about having an eye examination. And if glasses are ever needed, you’ll find they are a lot funkier than they used to be. Good quality plastic or metal frames are ideal and flexible hinges are a very good idea. And, for our tougher customers, Flexon® frames are the ideal solution.

CONTACT LENSES

Contact lenses for children

Contact lenses can do wonders for a child’s self esteem and can be a safer option than glasses for recreational use and for the smaller athlete! If you feel your child would benefit from contact lenses our experienced optometrists will be happy to discuss the options with you.

NHS EYE EXAMINATION

Free NHS Eye Examinations for children

Children up to the age of 16 (or 19, if they’re in full-time education) are entitled to free eye tests under the NHS. If they need glasses or contact lenses, you’re also entitled to a voucher to use towards the cost.

Whatever eyewear your child needs, involve them in the choosing process. You may think that sober, neutral frames will be best for school and the like, but if they really, really want those pink frames, why not say yes? At least they are likely to be worn more readily!

CHILDREN’S EYE CARE

What you can do to look after your children’s eyes

There are three ways you can help keep your children’s eyes healthy:

<!–[if !supportLists]–>Take breaks when looking at a computer screen. Some problems are caused by bad positioning of the screen, or the keyboard, or the chair, or sometimes all three. But most often there’s too much light bouncing off the screen, which starts to hurt the eyes, without it being noticed. So encourage your child to take short breaks every so often. At the very least, look away from the screen every hour or so and focus the eyes on objects that are close and then far away.

<!–[if !supportLists]–>Protect the eyes from UV light. When it’s sunny, there’s a lot of ultraviolet light about, and it can damage the retina. So do whatever you can to make kids wear a hat and/or some cool sunglasses! But make sure that the sunglasses have the CE mark: it means they conform to safety and quality standards set by the European Union and will block out harmful UV light.

Eat the right kinds of food. You will have heard about carrots helping you to see in the dark! Well, that’s not exactly right, but we do know that fruits and vegetables, particularly dark coloured ones, are very good for the eyes. That’s because they contain lutein or zeaxanthin which help the eyes to stay healthy into older age. Especially good choices for kids are kiwi fruit, grapes, oranges, mango, papaya, peaches, sweetcorn and every child’s favourites: spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts!

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GENERAL

1. How often should I have a Eye Exam?

At Seventeen The Opticians we recommend that you have your eyes checked once every 18 months to 2 Years, but this may vary depending upon the nature of your prescription. At the very least, you should have your sight checked once per two years. Should you wear contact lenses, a more frequent interval of every 12 months is advised. These recommended intervals assume that you are not experiencing any symptoms of visual change.

An NHS subsidised eye exam is allowed every 2 years according to current guidelines, but some exceptions apply. Our qualified staff members are able to advise on your eligibility.

2. Will my sight worsen if I start wearing specs or contact lenses?

Wearing a prescription does not make your vision worse. Often when someone gets spectacles for the first time the visual improvement is so amazing that vision without them seems much worse, especially as time goes by. However, this is simply because the brain can now compare two images directly: one with specs and one without. Prior to this it had nothing against which a comparison could be made and therefore the vision did not seem quite so fuzzy, when in fact it was. Both nature (your genes) and nurture (life’s influence on you) have their roles to play and their interaction will decide the way your eyes will change with time.

3. How long will the eye exam take?

This should take approximately 30 minutes assuming no extra tests or contact lens fittings are required. We endeavour to have completed our examination within an hour.

4. What does the 20/20 eye exam involve?

An Eye Exam allows the optometrist to:

• Determine any relevant prescription for your eyes (long or short-sighted, astigmatic, presbyopic)

• Check that the muscles of the eyes work together

• Check your Eye Health and screen for any associated general health problems

• Perform any further testing as deemed necessary like Eye Pressures, Visual Fields, Colour Vision or Pupil Dilation

This is achieved through a series of procedures including retinal imaging, sight testing and checking the health using special instrumentation. For more information, please see the Seventeen The Opticians Eye Examination.

5. What is Retinal Imaging?

The retinal scanner allows us to photograph a very wide or panoramic picture of the back of your eyes. Any eye or associated health problems can be identified. Prevention is always better than cure and in using the Retinal Imaging at Seventeen The Opticians, retinal detachments, retinal holes, papilloedema (risen intracranial pressure) and malignant melanomas have been identified and referred for treatment.

6. Am I entitled to a free NHS sight test and NHS vouchers?

Your eligibility is subject to certain conditions. Please contact the Practice for more information.

7. What are your opening hours?

Monday 10.00am – 4.45pm

Tuesday 10.00am – 4.45pm

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 10.00am – 4.45pm

Friday 10.00am – 4.45pm

Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm

8. What is the difference between 20/20 and 6/6 vision?

No difference! Both of these fractions denote perfect sight. 20/20 is the imperial version measured in feet whilst 6/6 is the metric equivalent in metres.

9. What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?

Ophthalmologists are sometimes known as eye surgeons or eye specialists as they concentrate on diagnosing and treating eye diseases. They are essentially medical doctors that specialise in eyes and may perform surgery and prescribe medication as they see fit. Some also undertake the prescription of spectacles, contact lenses and recommend eye exercises, although this is quite rare. Optometrists will screen for eye and associated diseases and refer to ophthalmologists if necessary. However, they concentrate on spectacle and contact lens prescriptions. Some specialise in eye exercises to improve eye muscle conditions, paediatrics where they deal only with children, sports vision and low vision where help may be given in the form of telescopes and magnifiers.

10. What is LASIK surgery?

LASIK stands for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. It is a form of refractive surgery, which corrects short or long-sightedness and astigmatism. It cannot correct presbyopia, but treatment is sometimes aimed at leaving one eye slightly short-sighted in order to account for this condition. For more information on presbyopia. LASIK can only be performed by an eye surgeon. Use is made of a microsurgical instrument to create a flap through the cornea (front part of the eye). Once the flap is moved out of the way, the exposed tissue is reshaped using a laser. This reshaping is what corrects the vision. The flap is then replaced over the cornea and the eye is allowed to heal. To find out if you are suitable for LASIK you would need to attend a pre-operative assessment at which your corneal thickness will be measured and your prescription verified for stability. If your cornea is too thin or your prescription is still changing, you will probably be advised against LASIK. Pre-operative assessments are offered by all the leading companies involved in laser eye surgery.

New Mykita Collection: Mykita Flash

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Mykita’s Flash Collection of sunglasses are made from a “highly innovated” material that makes them extremely flexible and lightweight. Have fun bending them or ripping them off the face of your casual dance partner next time you hit the club. Available now from Seventeen The Opticans.

Mykita is a German eyewear brand thatv was founded by Harald Goffschling, Daniel Haffmans, Philipp Haffmans and Moritz Krueger in Berlin in 2003. The four were at the creative and managerial core of the successful ic! Berlin eyewear brand, which they left in the September of the same year to embark on their own creative adventure: Mykita.
Just a year later, the world was introduced to Mykita Collection No.1- an evolutionary step up in terms of both design and exclusivity. The designers had created an innovative, highly functional design comprising of simple plug connections that made complex soldered joints and screw connections redundant while the frames themselves were cut out of stainless steel before being folded into form. As well as being incredibly light, the latter could be adjusted to the wearer thanks to a wide variety of configuration options.
The new FLASH line adds some vivacity and life to Mykita’s Collection No.1 with vibrant Swiss laquer coatings.

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Mykita Hector F1 Shade

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This is the ‘Hector’ frame from Mykita’s Flash collection shown here in Neon Yellow.

This is one of Mykita’s most popular signature aviator frames and is highly innovative and functional in design. The flat metal frame is extremely light and flexible with screwless hinges that enable movement. The yellow frame is square in shape with silver metal joints and white rubber cushioning on the arms. The colour coating is made from the highest quality Swiss lacquer and oven fired to finish.

These sunglasses are handmade in Berlin and come with a cleaning cloth and a rectangular hard white case.

Mykita Rolf F2 Shade

This is the ‘Rolf’ frame from Mykita’s Flash collection shown here in Neon Yellow.

This is one of Mykita’s most popular signature aviator frames and is highly innovative and functional in design. The flat metal frame is extremely light and flexible with screwless hinges that enable movement. The yellow frame is classic and fresh in shape with silver metal joints and white rubber cushioning on the arms. The colour coating is made from the highest quality Swiss lacquer and oven fired to finish.

These sunglasses are handmade in Berlin and come with a cleaning cloth and a rectangular hard white case.

Mykita Elliot F1 Shade
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This is the ‘Elliot’ frame from Mykita’s Flash collection shown here in Blazing Red.

This is one of Mykita’s most popular signature aviator frames and is highly innovative and functional in design. The flat metal frame is extremely light and flexible with screwless hinges that enable movement. The red frame is curved and smooth in shape with silver metal joints and white rubber cushioning on the arms. The colour coating is made from the highest quality Swiss lacquer and oven fired to finish.

These sunglasses are handmade in Berlin and come with a cleaning cloth and a rectangular hard white case.
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Mykita

Mykita

About Mykita UK

MYKITA was founded 2003 by Harald Gottschling, Daniel Haffmans, Philipp Haffmans and Moritz Krueger. What to some may sound like an Asian-style name was in fact inspired by the firm’s first premises – a former day-care centre for children (in East Germany abbreviated to „Kita“).
Just a year later, the world was introduced to MYKITA *Collection No.1* – an evolutionary step up in terms of both design and exclusivity. The all-new range of metal frames was unveiled at the Silmo international eyewear fair in the fall of 2004. A highly innovative functional design comprising simple plug connections made complex soldered joints and screw connections redundant, while the frames themselves were cut out of stainless sheet steel before being folded into form. As well as being incredibly light, the latter could be adjusted to the wearer thanks to a wide variety of configuration options. The corrective spectacles andunglasses in the collection ranged from the classically elegant to avantgarde designs in a wide range of frame colours. A frame for every face. Exactly two years later, a new collection was unveiled at the 2006 Silmo. In a marked departure from previous frames, MYKITA *Collection No.2* were made from full-bodied acetate – a material that enjoys a huge tradition in the eyewear industry. What set the new spectacles apart was the hinge – a connecting element that hugs the front and temples in the style of a sheath. The designs are crisp, clear and distinctive and are each related to frames from the metal collection. A carefully selected range of nine distinct colours gives *Collection No.2* a varied but nonetheless homogenous collective look. All frames are hand-made at MYKITA’s own production site in Berlin and are available at over 1,400 high-end opticians and selected department stores across the globe.

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These glasses are made with top-quality stainless steel, just 0.5 mm thick, ensuring an ultra-light feel. The actual production of MYKITA eyewear sees every part of the frame cut out of sheet metal and folded into a lightweight but full-bodied format. Linking these is a remarkably elegant and intelligent screw-less hinge design that ensures total flexibility and allows complete, custom-fit adaptability of inclination and frame according to the wearers’ facial proportions. The technical wizardry is coupled with aesthetic clarity and optimum vision to provide a recognisable trademark for MYKITA. To apply most of the colours featured in the collection, MYKITA chose a PVD finish – a state-of-the-art vacuum-heat coating technique that guarantees a non-oxidizing and highly wear-resistant surface. The prescription frames in *Collection No.1* are available in a choice of ten colours, the sunglasses in eight colours. MYKITA collection No. 1 – over 50 styles available in a choice of 10 colours.

The MYKITA design team had for some time been planning to make a collection incorporating a fuller-bodied material, and eventually decided on cellulose acetate. Basically composed of cotton, wood pulp, acetate and pigments, it is a natural material that has a long tradition in the eyewear industry. *Collection No.2* indeed shares a variety of features with the original concept. It features a “snap-hinge” made of 0.8 mm flat sheet metal familiar from the construction principles applied in the first collection. A major new innovation was the use of photomechanical etching technology. The connection point between the hinge and the acetate frame likewise represented a unique challenge for the designers. The fourteen prescription styles and six sunglasses are available in a range of opaque colours, with no lamination.

Report on Mykita done by The AgenC

Mykita London

About Mykita: Mykita London, Mykita England, Mykita UK, Mykita Ireland, Mykita Mauritius, Mykita Seychelles, Mykita Namibia & Mykita South Africa

Mykita

Mykita glasses are made with the best-quality stainless steel ensuring an ultra-light feel. Each part of the frame is folded into a lightweight but full-bodied format. A state of the art vacuum-heat coating guarantees non-oxidizing and highly wear-resistant finishes. MYKITA frames are all about: timeless designs, lightweight, flexibility, and comfort.

MYKITA’s Colour FLASH

Mykita Flash Collection

Get flashed by *MYKITA FLASH*, a line which adds some vivacity and life to MYKITA’s collection no. 1. The flat metal collection is renowned for its innovative screw less glasses with timeless designs, coupled with unique wearing comfort due to the extreme lightness and flexibility of the material.

For this first edition of the *FLASH* line MYKITA brings you a trio of its most popular signature aviator frames: Rolf, Hector and Elliot. These aviators, true MYKITA classics, gain a new life through this vivid splash of paint.

Each frame comes in each of the three colours; neon yellow and blazing orange make sure your face stands out in a crowd, vibrant tank-grey is cool as concrete.

Rolf, looking very fresh in this execution, is a classic aviator shape, which rapidly became Mykita’s most wanted item.  Hector, a rather square shape aviator exudes 80’s cool, thus is the perfect pair for hanging out at the beach club or even night club. Elliot, a metropolitan curved shape with a very smooth look, guarantees perfect eye protection.

The new colour coating, made of the highest quality Swiss lacquer, is meticulously applied by hand in several coats. The paint is then fixed onto the metal base, coat by coat, in a hot oven. As per all MYKITA frames, the *FLASH* collection is fully handmade in the Berlin manufactory.

To put it in a nutshell, a mini collection of aviators to suit every face, executed in flashy trend colours, all hand made in Germany.

GÖTTI SWITZERLAND WINNER OF THE SWISS ECONOMIC AWARD 2008 31.05.2008

Gotti Switzerland Award

For ten years now a jury of high qualified experts of the sections economy and education award the business performance of innovative enterprises. The SWISS ECONOMIC AWARD is known as one of the most significant economical prize of Switzerland. 130 applications were examined. From the three finalists of the category production/trade (business) the jury chose Götti SWITZERLAND as the winner of 2008. “This important award not only shows us that we’re on the right way, but also motivates us to develop much more.” SVEN GÖTTI to be honest - we are very proud. But on 23rd May 2008 together with Götti SWITZERLAND was also the most important part of our company awarded: our loyal customers and friends in Switzerland and in 32 additional countries that support us and share our philosophy with us.

Berlin’s MYKITA: Made for Shade & the Pix to Prove It!

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The easiest way to find out if you look good in a pair of sunglasses? Try them on of course. And that’s just what we got to do at the MYKITA event during Berlin Fashion Week. MYKITA’s the creation of the Berlin-based design team of Philipp Haffmans and Harald Gottschling; each pair is handmade and the line boasts the street cred of having recently won a top European design award. Besides the Champagne, the biggest draw at the ultra-minimalist boutique (all white walls adorned only with sunglasses racks, extra stock held in tricked out metal airplane galley storage containers) was the chance to check out the glasses. Not only did MYKITA execs help you choose the primo frame for your face, but they took a Polaroid of you in them, too — two of ‘em, in fact: one for you to take home and another for the company’s “frame of fame,” which they emailed to all of us the other day. Check it out: GET FLASHED WITH MYKITA PHOTO GALLERY. You can see how good the shades look on all types of wearers, cool cats and an actual K-9! But the photo gallery’s also a neat picture essay in Berlin street style. Think you can find me in the line-up? Let me know and I’ll send you some Fashion Week goodies. I have to say, I rocked my MYKITAs. They were red powdercoated metal in an oversized aviator style and they were fabulous. Even better, these shades were indestructable. So well designed are these MYKITAs that you can bend the arms every which way and even smoosh the glasses entirely (no more sunglasses-in-the-driver’s-seat-surprise!) and they won’t break. Alas, what MYKITA can’t design against is my forgetful nature. Over the years, I have found that the price of my sunglasses is inversely proportionate to the speed at which I lose them. Which is why I still have a crooked pair of black Ann Taylor shades, circa 1996, and the amount of time I got to enjoy my rimless, rose-tinted Chanel wrap-arounds could be measured in hours. So, no MYKITAs for me. But for anyone looking for an ubercool pair of  sunglasses made to the highest production and optical standards, check ‘em out.

To make an elegant spectacle of yourself, look no further than Mykita. Eyewear kaisers Philipp Haffmans and Harald Gottschling’s Mitte flagship stocks an extensive range of own-brand specs.
Mykita, Berlin

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