Slices of Inspiration: Jasper Johns The Critic Sees

Over a weekend getaway to Philly, S.O team member Lulu stopped by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and took in artist Jasper Johns The Critic Sees series, which was initially intended as a response to a pesky critic. 

Slices of Inspiration: Leon Dupin's Madelys

Leon Dupin, Madelys, 1929

One look at this Art Deco era poster from Leon Dupin (1929) evokes all kinds of thoughts on how endlessly cool it is from the use of choice typography to its vivid hues!

Vintage Eye: Archival Sunglasses in Numero, September

Vintage sunglasses from Selima's archive made an appearance in the September issue of Numero paired with pieces from Miu Miu's 70's inspired fall collection. Similar styles available at Selima Optique stores and through special order.

Slices of Inspiration: Richard Prince 1982

While the style of the sunglasses featured above are on the more classic side and leave little for the imagination in terms of inspiration, this early 80's image captured by celebrated artist Richard Prince speaks volumes on the instant mood enhancing benefits of a great pair of dark tinted frames.

Vintage Eye: Rare 80's Casanova Frames

From Casanova, makers of truly original, beautifully crafted eyewear known for whimiscal, often out-of-this-world designs come a couple of rare gems from Selima's own never ending vintage archive.

Slices of Inspiration: 1950's Jeweled Reader-Sunglasses

From the 1950's come these genius Paulette Guinet glasses that while opulent in finishing, also do double duty while serving as both optical readers and sunglasses by wearing them reversed. Talk about smart, efficient design with a harmonious, beautiful outcome that goes far beyond the idea of statement making frames.