Tribute or Insult to the Mandela Memory?

“A giant pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses has become the most controversial artwork in South Africa,” says Global Post. “Yes, sunglasses — a hulking, steel-gray pair of Wayfarers, perched on a patch of grass along Cape Town's Sea Point promenade and angled in the direction of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were once held. Capetonians awoke Tuesday morning to find the sculpture defaced with a generous helping of spraypaint: “WE BROKE YOUR HEARTS” was written on the frames, and “REMEMBER MARIKANA” stenciled on the lenses, referring to the 2012 police shooting of striking mineworkers at the Marikana platinum mine.” Read more.

Thierry Mugler Fall 2012

"Eastern States Eyewear has announced the release of five new styles in Thierry Mugler Eyewear," reports Eye Surf. "Known for its striking, progressive designs the France based Thierry Mugler puts a heavy emphasis on bright, striking colorations in this release with a wide variety of acetates and metal accents.  Exotic contrasts such as Bordeaux-Fuchsia and Wine-Purple-Carmel stand next to such retro combinations as Black-Ivory and Brown-Rust to provide a bigger width and breadth of color variety than any release to date.  Finishes include marble, tortoises, and snakeskin. " Read more.