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GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: Frame of the Day

Collection: Anne et Valentin

Series: Factory

Origin: Toulouse, France

Designer: Anne Valentin

Frame: Factory Four

Color: 808

Material: Milled Acetate and Monel Alloy

Why we’re loving this frame: Inspired by the era of Avant Garde creations from Andy Warhol’s Factory; glance and this frame may seem familiar but look again and the truly inquiring eye will discover that ‘familiar’ has been turned on its head… the usual perfect polish of acetate has been strategically milled to create shadow and contour. The temple’s metallic detail is created by tumbling the Monel alloy, adding further layering and interest to the discerning observer.

The Factory series of frames are a subtle statement in subversive sensibilities and individual aesthetic.

Wow… now that’s one pretentious sentence - good job the eyewear is not!

12pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: FACE OF THE DAY: CHAD ROONEY

INTRUDER! INTRUDER!! (((INSERT EARDRUM SHATTERING ALARM HERE)))

Chad entered the store, he moved with the direct kinetic purpose of a boxer - ala Russell Crowe in LA Confidential - Dropped a wry smile and uttered in a cool, calm chandleresque voice, “I’m looking for new frames miss, you seen any around here”.

The sultry owner took him in, scanned his features sizing up her mark, “I think you just may have stumbled into the right joint sweetheart!” She wiggled her hourglass over to a display case, slid the draw open revealing her gems, her hands traced over the merchandise, hovered and then snatched up a frame — “For a guy like you it’s gotta’ be the INTRUDER”. They caught each others eye, the coy smiles spread like warm butter on a hot breakfast muffin —

The music suddenly changed, snapping them from their mean-moody-magnificent-noir-monochrome back into the sparkling-Californian-summer-technicolor — “I’ll take them!” roused Chad.

They simultaneously grinned, then headed for the cash register.

Ok — so maybe it didn’t happen like that, but this is LA, we make it up as we go along; but we doubt Chad will be denied entry to any speak easy or gin joint in town or even the Mos Eisley Cantina with his ultra modern Titanium ORGREEN: INTRUDER: in Colour 112.

(This pseudo-Noir moment was brought to you courtesy of GOGOSHA STUDIO’S all rights reserved.)

12pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: FACE OF THE DAY: STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ

She came, she saw, she was conquered — by this limited edition OLIVER GOLDSMITH sunglass called ‘TAK’.

The ‘TAK’ was recreated from OLIVER GOLDSMITH’S bountiful Sunglass archive which spans 75 years. The ‘TAK’ was originally designed in 1969 and purports unique detailing and glorious Hollywood proportions - Just like Stephanie.

1pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: FACE OF THE DAY: K. THOMPSON and CHUTNEY

— Lets just say K relishes her new ANNE ET VALENTIN: GLOUGLOU in color ST10 ;)

12pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: Frames of the Day:  MYKITA FLASH!!!

We stray form our regular format, for this is truly special.

For the first time on US soil, we introduce the Mykita Elliot, Hector and Rolf in three limited edition Flash colors:  Red, Yellow and Grey.  It’s hard enough to keep the amazing classic colors in stock, but these Flash coated colors are just too tempting to resist.

Mykita is renowned for its’ innovative screwless hinge design and fashion forward shapes, now they add color to their typically minimal and understated palate.  Exclusively at Gogosha Optique.

6pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: Frame of the Day

Collection: KIRK ORIGINALS

Series: SCULPTURE

Origin: London, UK

Designer: JASON KIRK

Frame: SAM

Color: 24 / 114F

Material: Acetate & Acrylic

Why we’re loving this frame: If you have to ask…

4pm

Faces of the Day: TEZIRA NABONGO & Cabbage Patch Tezira.

BFF!! While she fights for the ‘GROWN UP’ rights of others by day, by night, Tezira heads home to reconnect with her inner child; in her case the catalysts are a quirky pair of THEO: SEPTEMBER in color 212 and a glass of wine with a childhood friend — just remember that friends don’t let friends drive drunk, especially if they are two feet tall and stuffed with foam and memories.

2pm

Face of the Day: Sandy Sathapornwonokul

Sandy and I have kindred spirits, each can out-talk the other and both have a passion for eyewear. In some circles Sandy is known as the paycheck fairy so why shouldn’t her glasses be as magical as her alter-ego. Sandy is wearing Kirk Origianls Kendo in H5 purple to blue fade.

5pm

Face of the Day: HENRIETTA MUSIC

Henrietta is a composer and worked in Music Production on TV shows such as The Bob Newhart Show and the New Lorenzo Music Show.

The many terms that musicians use to describe music can seem daunting, but there was nothing daunting about Henrietta and her new Cutler and Gross: 897: white , we call it a perfect harmony !

6pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: Frame of the Day

Collection: Oliver Goldsmith

Series: 1980
Origin: London, UK

Designer: Oliver Goldsmith

Frame: Berwick

Color: Slush Puppy

Material: Acetate

Why we’re loving this frame: This frame made it’s debut in 1980, the year when we mixed our favorite cherry and blue rasperry Slurpees together in one cup! Now we can enjoy this tried and true combo without the brainfreeze…

2pm

GOGOSHA OPTIQUE: Frame of the Day

Collection: Theo

Series: Trente-age

Origin: Antwerp, Belgium

Designer: Patrick Hoet and Serge Bracke

Frame: Trente-six

Color: 246

Material: stainless steel

Why we’re loving this frame: Never known to take a trend to seriously, this tongue and cheek, wink and nod to retro frames of the late 40’s through 60’s has a familiar form with the volume on top and apparent semi rimless effect, but the double layered two tone stainless steel make this frame defiantly modern.

11am

gogosha ART ATTACK …

… the gogosha ‘GUY and GAL’ motif originated from artwork for THEO’s 20th Anniversary by the superb Belgian illustrator/comic artist Phillip Paquet.

12pm

A CALL TO ART!

With our new web site imminent we are looking for (local) artists to re-imagine our gogosha ‘GUY AND GAL’ motif, which will take center stage on our new homepage and rotate and evolve throughout the year.

My hubby Kjeld got the ball rolling, creating a South Park inspired couple… now it’s your turn.

If you are interested give me, Julia a call or drop me an email.

12pm

Face of the Day: MARY GORDON

Legally Brunette - I’m not sure we’re going to get that one green lit, but I am sure with her million dollar smile, Mary is the star of her new law firm; no need to Bend and Snap when you’re wearing a fabulous pair of ANNE ET VALENTIN: YOU in color 735

11am