TEF Magazine

16/01/2026

This is hands down the best thing I’ve seen at opti , and honestly, at many shows before that.

My friends Jakob Stubkjaer Talbo and Klaus completely surprised the living *** out of me with this new launch of . Frames made from up to 11 layers of hand-picked carbon fibre, executed with real precision and intent. Ultra limited, 99 pieces in black and 49 pieces in the more fashion-forward colours, and yes, I’m still hoping I’ll get that missing one piece.

This is not just another release. This is bold, technical, confident, and genuinely new. Do yourself a favour and check them out, because this is the new hot stuff.

16/01/2026

Trying out the latest designs by Alessandro Fedalto for Miga Studio here at opti

These frames have a strong, masculine presence, confident shapes, sharp proportions, and a clear sense of direction. They sit comfortably within next year's trends, while at the same time setting new ones in several directions. Familiar enough to feel current, bold enough to feel ahead.

What stands out is the balance. Contemporary without being generic, expressive without trying too hard. Eyewear that understands the moment, and still manages to move it forward.

16/01/2026

Trying on some of the more masculine acetate designs by GIGI Studios together with designer Patricia.

Bold shapes, confident volumes, and acetate that carries real presence without feeling forced. These frames sit firmly on the face, strong and expressive, yet balanced enough to wear effortlessly. A clear statement that masculine eyewear can be powerful without losing refinement.

Always good to experience a collection through the eyes of the designer herself, feeling how intention, proportion, and material come together beyond sketches and displays.

16/01/2026

Trying on some of the latest shapes by Markus T at opti and this is a clear step away from my usual comfort zone of black, chunky acetate.

These frames come from his DESIGN collection, rooted in work Markus T created decades ago, now carried forward into the future. The familiar lightness and precision are still there, but the addition of rim add-ons and refined titanium colour options gives the designs a new tension and a fresh visual layer.

On the face, they feel technical yet thoughtful, minimal but expressive. A reminder that revisiting your own design language, when done with conviction, can feel just as progressive as starting from scratch.

16/01/2026

Trying on at , it becomes more than just a fitting, it turns into a sensory trip.

The moment I notice the engraving of the Grand Canal of Venice on the temple tip, the frame starts to speak. You can almost feel the water, the rhythm of the lagoon, the slow movement of the city. Like a bricola rising from the canal, shaped by salt and time, the design carries memory rather than noise.

In the middle of the fair, this quiet detail pulls me out of the rush. Bricola doesn’t demand attention, it invites you in, letting the experience unfold slowly, through touch, sight, and story.

16/01/2026

Wearing the latest designs from together with Joey Diekman.

Crafted in milled monel and acetate, these frames combine strength, lightness, and a distinct architectural presence. Each shape is inspired by the heroes in Joey’s life, a personal narrative that gives meaning to the brand name and direction.

On the face, the metal construction feels precise and effortless, bold in form yet balanced in wear. Design driven by intention, shaped by people rather than trends.

16/01/2026

Blake Kuwahara 's designs are instantly recognisable through his frame-within-a-frame construction. A sculpted inner silhouette sits inside a contrasting outer shape, creating depth, shadow, and a sense of movement that changes as the light shifts.

Seen here at opti, these new designs show how this layered approach continues to evolve, bold yet controlled, graphic but wearable. It is eyewear that rewards a closer look, where form and colour are used to guide the eye rather than overwhelm it.

Exploring the collection together with my good friend Claudio Arena, and once again appreciating how Blake Kuwahara turns optical design into something quietly architectural.

16/01/2026

Minimalism at is not about stripping things away, it is about designing with intention.
Every frame is 3D printed in Switzerland, allowing absolute control over form, fit, and comfort.

In this interview, Simon explains how additive manufacturing makes it possible to create frames in solid and semi-transparent colours, balancing technical precision with a calm, reduced visual language. Nothing is added without purpose, nothing is left unresolved.

Winning the Award 2023 did not shift the philosophy, it affirmed it.
Minimalist design as a position, maximum wearing comfort as the ambition.

14/01/2026

In Foggia’s sharp southern light, Aldo Farinola wears The Architect by Agbassio Eyewear with calm authority. Structure meets soul as disciplined design anchors a dandy presence shaped by experience rather than excess. This lifestyle shoot captures Agbassio’s philosophy at its purest, eyewear built to hold its ground, allowing character, age, and intention to speak without interference.

Aldo Farinola wears The Architect by Agbassio Eyewear in Foggia, where sharp southern light meets structure, restraint, and timeless dandy elegance.

14/01/2026

Under southern light, Aldo Farinola wears the Anton model in Milky Green by Wolfin Eyewear. A frame defined by calm proportions and a sophisticated shape that settles naturally into dandy style, sun-worn textures, and lived-in elegance. Designed to support character rather than compete with it, Anton reveals its depth through daylight, movement, and presence.

A TEF lifestyle shoot with Aldo Farinola wearing the Anton model in Milky Green by Wolfin Eyewear, where sophisticated design meets sun-worn Mediterranean style.

10/01/2026

Vintage ease, masculine flow, and quiet confidence define the Frank and Lucie MEN collection. Worn by Aldo Farinola, their latest frame design "Borgo" captures an Italian-inspired eyewear sensibility shaped by restraint rather than excess. Designed for men who understand that true style does not announce itself, the collection blends comforting vintage lines with modern ease. Frames that feel familiar from the first wear, and continue to reveal themselves over time.

The Frank and Lucie MEN collection embodies vintage ease and masculine flow. Seen on Aldo Farinola, where Italian-inspired men’s eyewear meets restraint.

09/01/2026

Performance meets paradox.

In this TEF lifestyle shoot, Aldo Farinola wears the  Sawtooth, a frame built for exposure, clarity, and movement, now placed in a completely different context. Less about altitude, more about attitude.

The Sawtooth was designed with purpose, stripped of excess, focused on function. On Aldo, it becomes something else entirely. A reminder that performance eyewear does not cancel style. It sharpens it.

Sometimes, the strongest statement is simply choosing what makes sense.

📍 TEF Lifestyle Shoot
👓 Zirkel Optics Sawtooth
🎭 Performance Eyewear Meets Paradox

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