Francis de Lara introduces a new FDL Editions by Francis de Lara eyewear frame, ‘Tuxedo’, with a unique piece made with a Gemfields emerald teardrop.

The frame is crafted from gold-plated aeropace-grade titanium, considered a fine and high jewellery material, which is hypoallergenic, ultra-light-weight, and incredibly strong. They feature a succulent Gemfields emerald teardrop (0.7ct) motif. The frame harks back to an antique ribbon, with a knotted-bow front and serpentine ribbon sides which are studded with four pale fire opals, and a natural diamond round. The side-temples further feature three false empty-settings, giving the idea of stones fallen out over time, an antique unearthed. The gradated brown lenses provide 100% UV protection and crystal-clear vision without distortion. The unisex Tuxedos feature a ‘Rigato’ engraving effect, bringing to mind a grosgrain ribbon and paying homage to classic Florentine hand-engraving techniques. Lens-locks on the sides keep the lenses firmly in place, and are easy to unscrew in case you wish to replace the lenses with another colour or prescription lens, as these frames are prescription-ready.

FDL Editions frames are made with ethically-sourced materials. In view of this, combined with our obsession to details, we’ve decided that a glasses case should not simply be just ‘a glasses case’. Each pair of FDL Editions comes in a beautiful designer case which multi-functions as a chic shoulder bag. It is made from sustainable vegan eco-friendly, durable pineapple fibre mock- crocodile leather, finished with beautiful hardware and an elegant metal shoulder chain. In the case you may want to leave your FDL Editions glasses at home, you can stick your phone, keys and essentials in our shoulder-bag and you’re ready to go.

FDL Editions frames are compliant to the PPE Regulations and Sunglasses standards BS EN ISO 12312-1.

Hand-finished

0.70ct Gemfields Emerald

1.8cts opals

1.7mm diamond round