Brand Power: Entourage of 7

Entourage of 7 was founded by Denmark natives Rikke Brogaard and Jakob Talbo when they trekked to Los Angeles, California to live out their passion for design-forward eyewear. They were influenced by the Danish masters of the 50s and 60s, and melded together both the simplicity of Danish design with the laid back LA vibe and playful, warm colors inspired by California. While the company has remained based in Los Angeles, Entourage of 7 is now represented in over 20 countries and in 2009 set up the first European office (in the Netherlands).

"Winnie"

"Del Mar"

Each frame is made in Japan using the best materials such as beta titanium, Japanese zyl acetates and medical grade silicone nosepads. The factories are carefully selected for both the highest quality of craftsmanship and the highest ethical standards.

Optical Wear:

All Entourage of 7’s acetate frames are handcrafted from the highest quality zyl acetates, and feature 10 K gold plated details.

"Burt"

"Nora" (L) and "Stanley" (R)

The beta titanium frames feature 2-color titanium plating and laser cut fishbone temples.

"Westwood" (L) and "Burbank" (R)

Sun Wear:

The pieces in the Sun Wear collection are all handcrafted from either metal, beta titanium or zyl acetates. The lenses have a backside AR coating.

"Long Beach" (L) and "Melrose" (R)

"PCH2"

Spring/Summer 2011 Trendwatch: Punk Rocker

Toronto designer Cult De Laissez Faire (available at Carte Blanche)

For those with a penchant for tough as nails stylin's, perfect tailoring, and drapey layers, the punk rocker trend is the bomb! There are a multitude of designers who are featuring this long-running trend in their collections this season: Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Rad Hourani (also from Montreal), Pink Cobra and Cult De Laissez Faire (Toronto based brands available at Carte Blanche), Balmain, Burberry Prorsum, and Rick Owens.

Burberry Prorsum, Rick Owens, Burberry Prorsum, Balmain

We fancy the peg leg trousers (a la Alexander Wang), chunky platform wedges and slouchy leather boots (lusting for Jeffery Campbells), tattered knits (Horace), statement jewellry layered (more is always better), and black leather envelop clutches (check out local designer Jenny Bird) topped off with a leather jacket. Pieces are suitable for both men and women giving androgny yet another moment in the spotlight!

Cult De Laissez Faire, Pink Cobra, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Rad Hourani

Sunglasses are vital to finishing off this look (and hiding those eyes after a big night out). Statement frames and oversized shades are our recommendations to complete any outfit.

Blinde "Bang On"

Blinde "Born Lucky"

Chrome Hearts "Bone Polisher"

Chrome Hearts "Pussy Willow"

Dita "Insider"

Gold & Wood H07/S

Initium "Escape"

Mykita & Romain Kremer "Gordon"

Mykita and Romain Kremer "Yuri"