alain mikli | The 2014 New Collection is Now Available

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The 2014 Collection Features Provocative Designs

Focus on Original Special Projects

The new collection from eyewear brand "alain mikli" is a new form of provocation.──The lineup includes designs that allow wearers to recreate themselves through their own taste, originality, and aura, while maintaining functionality and aesthetics. "IMANY," "LE NEZ.," and "B" will be available at Alain Mikli boutiques and select authorized retailers. IMANY is available now, "B" will be released in November, and LE NEZ. in December.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Alain Mikli's Signature Elements Are Present in Every Model

Alain Mikli's unique glasses have a mask-like presence that transforms the wearer's style and face. While the brand is often discussed for its design, it also pursues functionality and detail, such as its proprietary AMFLEX spring hinges, nose pads designed to fit a wider range of nose shapes, lightweight frames, and paddle temples that create excellent weight distribution.

The IMANY collection is particularly noteworthy, inspired by the talent of IMANY, who debuted as a singer after a successful modeling career and blends folk, soul, and poetry. Featuring vibrant colors, passionate contrasts, turbans, and designs inspired by African fabrics, it includes models named "lunette-foulard" (crescent-shaped scarf) and rectangular frames.

The "lunette-foulard" features a detachable African wax print scarf adorning the temples of the oval-shaped frame. The rectangular frame model is decorated with African fabric on the top of the frame. Both styles offer scarves in 14 colors. The accompanying case also boasts an elegant design with a ribbon made of African fabric matching the frame attached to the clasp.

LE NEZ. is a new version of the iconic model created in 1987 as a "parody of a nose" by Alain Mikli himself. It's an unconventional piece that encapsulates the brand's spirit. B is a revival of a model first released in the 1980s and popularized by iconic rock stars. Its shape conforms to the face, with acetate temples and uniquely colored lenses, creating an unparalleled design. Available in three colors.

Alain Mikli Boutique Minami Aoyama
5-5-25 T-Place 101, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5485-1921
Business Hours | 11:00 - 20:00
http://www.alainmikli.com/