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Head-and-shoulders Portrait of a Man with Curly Dark Hair and Glasses, Wearing a Beige Shirt over a White Tee, Against a Plain Light Background.  | Eyestylist 12th August 2026

Eyewear trends: The language of reduction

MYKITA cites the memorable small specs worn by Alexander Skarsgard in Pillion as an indicator of what’s to come this Autumn

Lightness, greater precision, and optical frame dimensions that are generally smaller, and surprisingly so for men: these are some of the characteristics that suggest that the language of reduction will be amongst the design highlights for the season to come. For MYKITA, this language has long been part of the design philosophy across the  collections and promises a striking aesthetic for new models  coming up.

Their LITE, LESSRIM, and NO.1 collection take an approach to design which expresses a contemporary appreciation for precision over excess and a style of minimalism that still finds room for interesting details and new and innovative interpretations of classic shapes. Above: model Arvel by MYKITA – from the LESSRIM collection – a circular stainless steel design with spiral hinge

Front view of silver metal eyeglasses with white nose pads resting on a white surface near the bottom of the image
Saul by MYKITA in shiny silver – a colour that will be  important this winter

According to MYKITA, the LITE and LESSRIM design concepts distil eyewear to its essential elements through the ultra-light stainless steel construction, refined proportions and exceptional adjustability. New arrival Skylar from the NO1 collection continues this

exploration with its organic lines and curvy sports feel.  A fairly compact rectangular silhouette, the structure is softened by rounded edges and a subtle upward sweep that lends the frame a subtly expressive character.

Rose-gold metal eyeglasses with rectangular lenses on a white background, showing nose pads and slim arms at the edges of the frame
Skylar by MYKITA in Champagne Gold

 Going beyond nostalgia for turn-of-the-millennium minimalism, MYKITA’s designs reflect a contemporary appreciation for precision over excess. All the styles are handmade at MYKITA Haus in Berlin. Find out more at www.mykita.com

About the brand / MYKITA is a design house for pioneering eyewear, renowned for a pure yet radical aesthetic. Patented engineering meets specialised craftsmanship to create frames with a distinctive tailored quality and long lifespan. All collections are handmade at the MYKITA HAUS in Berlin. Founded in 2003 by Moritz Krueger, MYKITA has taken an unconventional path, developing an independent production with a holistic way of doing things and a strong belief in interdisciplinary collaborations and creative exchange to drive progress. The focus is on creating exceptional products that last while practising transparency on its environmental and social responsibilities.

Open Black and Tan Leather Eyeglasses Case with Brown-framed Glasses Inside on a Light Speckled Surface.  | Eyestylist 5th August 2026

Diffuser Tokyo: fine leather eyewear cases with SOMÉS Saddle

The Japanese accessories brand launched its handcrafted patchwork leather eyewear cases at Mido earlier this year – they are among the most popular styles of the season in this collection, thanks to a level of refinement and finishing that is rare in the business

Diffuser Tokyo, the Japanese eyewear accessories brand known for design excellence and innovation – continues to grow its accessory collections produced to compliment fine eyewear. The patchwork leather eyewear cases are among the latest pieces, and showcase outstanding craftsmanship by one of Japan’s finest leather manufacturers, SOMÉS Saddle. The cases feature a unique patchwork construction made from premium-quality leather, fine stitching and attractive detailing that also ensures the products will withstand the test of time.  Above: leather case by Diffuser Tokyo with SOMÉS Saddle, one of their outstanding new pieces for 2026

Diffuser Tokyo: handcrafted leather eyewear case with a mix of leather finishes

“It is a product that is rarely seen, even within the leather goods industry, and we believe it truly reflects the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship….” Masaki Hirose, Diffuser Tokyo

Diffuser Tokyo: the minimal pouch-style design made with SOMÉS Saddle

SOMÉS Saddle is a Japanese leather goods manufacturer known for its equestrian saddlery and finely crafted leather bags. Many of the products they create are handmade using specialist techniques developed for equestrian equipment where characteristics such as strength and durability are essential. Diffuser Tokyo is a leading maker of fine eyewear accessories. The brand has collaborated with some of the world’s most renowned eyewear brands. Find out more about the full collection at https://www.diffuser-tokyo.com

Busy Indoor Expo with Attendees Talking and Browsing Jewelry Displays Along a White Wall, White Chairs, and Round Hanging Lights Overhead.  | Eyestylist 3rd August 2026

LOFT Eyewear Show returns to Santa Monica in October

The latest edition in California – created for independent eyewear brands and designers and the optical retail community – will showcase design and innovation for the new season while creating a live meeting point for connection, education, discussion and networking

Taking place on 16th to 17th October 2026, LOFT ‘s Santa Monica edition is considered one of the premiere trade-only events for the independent optical community in the US. For the second year in a row, the event will take place at the historic Santa Monica Post Office, described as a landmark building a few blocks from the beach in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, a beautiful setting for the international eyewear collections and brands that show as part of LOFT each year. The West-coast event hosts a CE program led by Kayla Ashlee from SPEXY, a well-respected training and education company for optometric staff and practice leadership. Above: the 2025 edition was the first LOFT show to take place at the historic venue in Santa Monica

Silver Rhinestone Masquerade Mask Displayed in a Black Foam Frame with Orange Straps for Hanging.  | Eyestylist 29th July 2026

Fine art as fashion: a-morir announces new crystal capsule, “Handle With Care”

Creative handmade eyewear “at the intersection of bespoke eyewear and fine art” – created by Kerin Rose Gold

The dazzling handmade frames draw lineage from WWI Dazzle camouflage and the fractured geometries of 20th century Cubism, with each frame conceived as a subversive objet d’art. Custom trompe l’oeil dimensional forms are 3D printed in studio and meticulously hand embellished in 360 degrees with fine machine-cut European crystals by the brand’s  atelier artisans in the New York City studio. Kerin Rose Gold describes each piece as a wearable sculpture that is as confounding to facial recognition technology as it is breathtaking to the human eye. Above: model Wilkinson by a-morir – each design is crafted exclusively for the wearer upon order

Handle with Care capsule – Lismer features a plastic wraparound frame, 3D printed PLA sculptural embellishment and hand-placed Preciosa crystals, UV400 lenses

The Capsule includes two version of Wilkinson in black and silver, two versions of Lismer in black and silver and a fabulous “lifted” square frame with a “topping” of crystals called Thayer. Adding to the excitement, a-morir launches the designs at the same time as a new website, designed to encapsulate the world of a-morir through 18 years. Take a look at the collection and the new site at https://shop.a-morir.com

Eyestylist.com has written about a-morir multiple times through 15 years; their first handmade product to appear on the site was the incredibly striking floral style called Phillips (https://www.eyestylist.com/2012/03/trend-series-springs-statement-sunglasses-6/ . One of our interviews with the New York designer can be found at https://www.eyestylist.com/2019/11/kerin-rose-gold-a-morir-is-11-years-old/

Person with Short Dark Hair Wearing Oversized Black Sunglasses and a Black-and-white Houndstooth Sweater, Posed Against a Brick Wall.  | Eyestylist 27th July 2026

Eyewear innovation in 2026

Three expressive, innovative and entirely different designs that explore unusual construction, materiality and deconstruction

KOMONO x Maximilian Raynor  First introduced on the runway during London Fashion Week as part of Maximilian Raynor’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “I’ll Cry If I Want To”, the KOMONO x Maximilian Raynor collaboration has evolved as a dedicated eyewear capsule. “With this collaboration, we wanted to translate a strong narrative into wearable design,” says Maximilian Raynor. Blending personal memory with theatrical storytelling, the apparel collection by Raynor evokes a cinematic world where past and present collide, from ghostly birthday scenes and Royal Air Force pilots to 1920s silhouettes and handcrafted garments passed down through generations. Above: Maximilian Raynor SS26 backstage – photography by Sandra Ebert provided by KOMONO

KOMONO x Maximilian Raynor Rope Black in acetate

The distinctive vision was translated into a capsule collection of two styles (Rope, pictured above, and another style called Core), with each frame being made in three colourways (Cognac, Maple + Black). Subtle yet expressive details such as metal accents and punk-inspired hardware reference Raynor’s signature design language, resulting in frames that merge emotional storytelling with functional, everyday eyewear. For model Rope,  a bold dual structure features an upper front section in acetate with a metal chain “rim’ below. Broad, structural temples feature a section cut from the acetate that matches the lens and a metallic “decorative” bar. For more details visit www.komono.com

Kuboraum Gorgone LTD Edition Series : a whole new look created in traditional acetate with metal decoration

KUBORAUM Gorgone LTD Edition Series Inspired by the ancient Greek Gorgons, guardians poised between the human and the divine, Kuboraum presented “Gorgone” as a very limited release. In this LTD Edition, the Masks’ acetate surfaces are amplified by hand-applied metal embellishments that seem to pierce through the rim and coil around the lenses like serpents, echoing a myth rooted in metamorphosis and protection. Find out more at www.kuboraum.com

Eyewear innovation 2026: MM6 Maison Margiela Lunettes 6 Noires produced by RETROSUPERFUTURE – the style distills the mask style down to the bare essentials

MM6 Maison Margiela Lunettes 6 Noires In complete contrast, headlining the sunglasses collection for SS26, MM6 Maison Margiela Lunettes 6 revisits an iconic archival silhouette through a pure shield construction, rendered in black.  Beyond this flagship model, deconstruction remains a guiding principle, expressed through a more restrained, minimalist language. The model was released earlier in the year. It has been compared by commentators to the iconic L’Incognito sunglasses created in 2008. Find out more at retrosuperfuture.com

This feature was written and compiled by Clodagh Norton on 27th June 2026. All rights reserved. An Exclusive by Eyestylist.com – AI was not used to write this design feature.