Take 5 with Monocle (Frames that is!)

Dr Carla Schneider & Dr Sam Schneider • May 19, 2020

Here are the top 5 frames we are loving right now, and why we love them!

#1 Paul Smith 'Brompton'

Why we love it: Vintage design meets angles – a beautiful combination. We always swoon over a matt finished metal, but PS went one step further and added an extra pop of colour at the lens edge. Colour me happy!

#2 Tavat 'Round Mask'

Why we love it: Inspired from a poster in which the 1930’s crop sprayers wore goggles, or were they soup cans? Whatever they were wearing, that obscure connection resulted in the industrial elegance seen in this frame and we couldn’t be happier. It’s not just Andy who can reinvent the soup can.

#3 Dandy’s 'Bill Rough'

Why we love it: Rough is the new smooth baby. Dandy’s incorporates a final rough finish, all done by hand, and redefines what qualifies as a ‘finished product’. Navy blue, rough and smooth, loved by the Monocle crew and ain’t that the truth!

#4 Dior 'Homme 180'

Why we love it: Dior’s edgy take on the aviator. Maybe it’s the fact that Top Gun is being remade this year. Maybe it’s the fact that the temples have been turned upwards. Whatever it is, Monocle is more than proud to show off this Dior wardrobe staple!

#5 Kuboraum 'Maske H11'

Why we love it: Kuboraum pushes boundaries and we are more than OK with that. This Maske is delicate and subtle yet demands attention (how is that even possible?!).

Folks, this is one that needs to be seen in real life to be fully appreciated and a personal favourite of Carla.