Take A Peak At The Latest Arrivals From Orgreen

The "Anjelica" is soft and feminine with vintage styling - a nod to the past. 

Classic, neat, modern and chic. We love the "Aurora." 

Hand crafted from a single sheet of titanium, the "Connoisseur" is lightweight with added flex for comfort.

With smaller proportions and a slim bridge, the "Glory" was designed with petite women in mind.

The "Halo" epitomizes Danish intellectual design.  

Inspired by Cuba's charm and charisma, the "Havana" is strong and masculine. 

The "Lupita" is a refined frame with a smooth, gentle lift.

"Suzie Blue" pairs soft, tapered lines with vintage 1950s design. 

Add a touch of retro cool to your look with the "Gloom."

The "Grant" boasts thick temples and classic, bold contours.  

Enjoy the drama of the "Shimmer"  - a real head turner.

 

  

We Love Yellows Plus

Our favourite Japanese design house "Yellows Plus" makes frames of exceptional quality and it's hard to look past their attention to detail in their latest combination acetate/titanium range.

The Making of an Orgreen Frame

Danish eyewear brand Orgreen craft beautiful titanium frames that reflect the minimal design and pristine details that are so essentially Scandinavian. This video shows just how many man hours go into making a single Orgreen frame; 4-6 months with over 100 processes to achieve a fully-formed frame.

Here are just some of the Orgreen frames to be found in store...

Glasses of the Week: BioMed Bevel

Biomedical Science student Alexandra Chaptynova decided that the end of school and start of University was the best time to upgrade her glasses. Alexandra exudes a star like quality in these stylish but refined Bevel titanium frames just perfect for long days at uni, and hopefully a little fun on the weekends!

Glasses of the Week: Less is More

Business Manager Fiona Merritt is sensational in this classic 1950's inspired titanium/acetate combination frame by Japanese designer Toshiaki Yamagishi. Yamagishi's brand Yellows Plus belongs to the less is more school adding freshness to classic retro.

Albert, Lukas, Lawrence and Oscar Kightley

New Idea, January 9th 2012 (Click to enlarge).
Oscar's character Albert wears Martin & Martin 'Lukas' (Left),
while Oscar himself wears Zero G 'Lawrence' (Right).

With the upcoming premiere of Sione's 2 this month, we felt it would be fitting to do a feature on the talented actor, writer and comedian Oscar Kightley. A few months back, Oscar's character Albert was in need of some new glasses for the much awaited sequel to Sione's Wedding. Here at MHPE we were given the privilege to work alongside Oscar and costume designer Kirsty Cameron in choosing a new pair of frames for Albert.

Martin & Martin 'Lukas' was the winning frame - an angular, bold number in Black with Crystal temples, which compliments the sensible character of Albert and looks very smart when teamed with a suit and tie.

Oscar Kightley in Martin & Martin 'Lukas'

As Michael is now Oscar's optometrist, we were more than happy to sort out Oscar with some glasses of his own, too. Out of the spotlight, Oscar now wears the Zero G 'Lawrence' in Black surgical-grade titanium - one of the toughest, most flexible and lightweight metals available for eyewear. It's a different look for Oscar, but we think it suits him just as well.

Oscar in his own Zero G 'Lawrence'

Sione's 2 comes out on the 19th of January and we can't wait to see it. We plan to don our best jandals and head along to the premiere. Hopefully we'll see Oscar there in his new Zero Gs!

A sprinkling of our new SALT arrivals...

 

 

A feast for the eyes!

Much to our delight, the second shipment of Bevel has arrived and created a refreshing splash of colour in both of our stores. The new frames are mostly bi-colour milled titanium, with a few titanium/acetate combinations stashed amongst them. Here's a glimpse...

The sophisticated 'L'Entrecote' in Amethyst

(Take another look at that luxurious purple)

The playful 'Guidette' in Violet and Pastel Lime

The no-nonsense 'C.I.D.' in Dark Brown/Dark Blue

The 'Brilliant' in Espresso and Electric Eel. Speaks for itself really!

Have you ever tried Lindberg eyewear?

Once you do, you'll never look back. 

Lindberg is a Danish eyewear range that has won over 47 design awards to date. A marvel of engineering and beauty, Lindberg frames are lightweight, elegant, and alluring.

We are Lindberg's top retailer in New Zealand, with a wide range of Lindberg frames and rimless opticals to choose from. In our stores you will find:

Lindberg Strip - a frame crafted out of a single strip of ultra-lightweight titanium.
  
Lindberg Acetanium -  A unique combination of acetate and titanium offering  the best of both materials.

Lindberg Air Titanium - Featherlight and unobtrusive frames crafted from a single titanium wire. 

Lindberg Spirit - Rimless, flawlessly beautiful, and customisable down to the finest detail.
    

At Michael Holmes Premium Eyewear we appreciate just how special Lindberg is. 

Come in and try some on, and you will too.