Friday, October 26, 2012

Selima Optique at Lauren Moffatt Spring 2013



Enjoy this sweet video just released from Lauren Moffatt featuring Selima Optique glasses along with a brief cameo from the CFDA's Steven Kolb in his Senior frames from yours truly!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Teen Vogue, November 2012

From Teen Vogue's November issue comes a classic suit from Emporio Armani that's been energized with bold accessories including our Andy frames with a specially commissioned tinted lens. 

Throwback Thursday: Rediscovering the Rima

As we've just re-introduced the Rima in-store & online comes this forever-chic shot straight from the pages of our 2006 catalog, proving that classic, stylish design never goes out of style!

Consider the Rima, available in four hues, for yourself today...

Selima Spottings from Helsinki at Trend Optic

From our friends & stockists at Helsinki, Finland's Trend Optic come three street style shots of highlights from their latest Selima Optique deliveries.

Above, Henrika makes a case for eyewear in unexpected color combos with our Ray frames.
We love the way the light picks up the colors in the Hi Brow from Selima for June Ambrose

Freja in the Hubert

Halloween is Almost Here!

Goolish greetings from Selima Optique Soho!

Be Sure to Keep Up with Selima Optique on Facebook

Facebook - although we love it, is at it again! As you may have heard, FB is changing the way you receive news from your favorite pages...

Please hit the cog on the top right of our page (under our cover photo) and select 'ADD Selima Optique to your INTERESTS' so you won't miss a beat!


Visit our Facebook page here to adjust your settings.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Dusan Eye: Natasa Vojnovic in Selima for Dusan Reljin




This week from DusanEye.com we feature model Natasa Vojnovic wearing an assortment of Selima for Dusan frames shot by lensman and Selima Optique collaborator Dusan Reljin.

Even More Stylish Children's Eyewear Options


As we've noticed kids and parents alike sharing their admiration for the retro-cool styling of our Selima for Crewcuts Rivington & Scout frames (like the two kiddos above), there's more to consider with two options from Selima for Dusan.

Below, the Conrad (below, top) and the Georgie Bell (below, bottom) from the collaborative line also boast classic shapes yet with a cool, ultra-modern, directional vibe for those stylish kids in your life. Available in both black & pink at Selima Optique stores and by special order worldwide. 


Selima Optique Launch at Voga, Oslo, Norway


We'd like to bid a special thanks to our newest stockist Voga of Oslo, Norway for throwing such a warm welcome for our collection launch at their shop. 

In Oslo, you can shop Selima Optique at Voga at Professor Dahls gate 5 0355 Oslo, Norway



You can view the entire event album here...

Selima Salaun Interview: Eye-Opening Design with TheCools.com

Our very own Selima Salaun was recently interviewed by TheCools.com and shares musings on her favorite artists, musicians, films and just about everything she finds inspiring and enjoyable. Read all about it here...

Monday, October 22, 2012

Model Moment: Kelsey wears the Angel

New face Kelsey (DNA) wears our Angel frame in this shot by photographer Elsbeth Struijk van Bergen. You can shop the Angel in-store, at select retailers and online.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Selima Spotting: Xanthe in Crewcuts


A big thanks to Xanthe's mother Ashley for sending us these adorable snaps of her wearing Selima for Crewcuts Scout frames. According to Ashley, Xanthe has become quite the collector & aficionado with a collection of eyewear on hand -can't wait til they see our children's frames made in collaboration with Dusan!


Vintage Eye: 70's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Specs

Just as the current team heading storied French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent has chosen to drop it's iconic YSL logo comes a pair of unworn vintage 70's era frames that boast signature brass temple logos. 

Pay homage to YSL and it's timeless 1961 Adolphe Mouron Cassandre logo while donning these forever-stylish ombre frames.  

Available in-store at our Bond st. location and online at V+M.com.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Lucky Magazine, October 2012

Join Jen Mankins, owner of Bird, a renowned trio of fashionable Brooklyn boutiques as she takes Lucky Magazine on a tour of her favorite shops in Paris including a visit to our Marais location.

Above, Mankins poses in front of our Paris shop in her Selima Optique Andy frames in fuschia.


And here she tries on the Andy in blue...

Above, Mankins perusing our Paris shop's selection of vintage eywear.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Selima Spotting: Duncan Quinn on Racked NY

The forever dapper Duncan Quinn spotted on Bowery and Spring Street in specs from yours truly as captured by RackedNy.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Vote Team Selima: Eyeglass Magazine Photobooth Project

Above, Pierre wears The Senior in navy blue. Click here to vote for Pierre...

Friends & fans join Eyeglass Magazine and vote for your favorite snaps from their Silmo Photobooth Contest by simply clicking 'like' on the portrait of your choice. The winning snapshot will be featured in an upcoming spread of the magazine and you know yours truly would love to take part! 

Be kind & 'like' our photo's by visiting the album links provided with each shot here. Thank You!

Jonas wear the just released Amore in red & black. Click here to vote for Jonas...

Nico wears the Zeke in a universally friendly shade of green. Click here to vote for Nico...

Above, our very own Selima Salaun wears a soon to be released style. Click here to vote for Selima...

Throwback Thursday: Yoko Ono in Selima Optique


The incomparable Yoko Ono in Selima Optique Zoe sunglasses, circa 2003...

Monday, October 8, 2012

'C'est si bon' - 40+ Musical Tributes to Paris



Start your week off with a musical playlist in tribute to Paris, the city of light! 

As members of our team head back to Paris after attending Silmo, we've just updated our Youtube "C'est si bon" playlist. Call it a tribute to Paris with 43 different versions from the likes of Eartha Kitt, Yves Montand, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Josephine Baker, even Mireille Mathieu. 

What an incredible song! "Play all" in the morning and enjoy your day...

Selima Optique for Neue Galerie

Just released, Selima for Neue Gallerie Sigmund Freud inspired sunnies are now available online as well by visiting their webshop here.

Chicago Magazine, Fall 2012

Creatures of the Wind's designers Shane & Chris round-up their ten favorite things including our Sander frames for Chicago Magazine, which they consider “Easy to wear and complimentary, but not overwhelming or an obvious fashion piece.”

With that, take a cue from the duo and discover our Sander frame when on the lookout for timeless frames that have a subtle appeal. Available at select stockists, Selima Optique shops and online.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Announcing New Color Options: Andy and Maricruz

For fans of our Andy and Maricruz styles or for those looking for a dynamic new frame, we are happy to introduce both frames in a new hue. The Andy (above) now comes in a classic Kelly green while the Maricruz (below) also comes in a contrasting navy and orange combination.


Vintage Eye: Archival Sunglasses in Jalouse Magazine

From Jalouse's September issue, a pair of retro character enhancing sunnies from Selima's archives -similar styles available in-store.

Dusan Eye: James Kaliardos in the Theodora



This weeks portrait series from photographer and Selima Optique collaborator Dusan Reljin features the founder of 'Visionaire,' James Kaliardos, wearing the Selima for Dusan Theodora frames. Discover them for yourself today!

Just In: Amore, Jennifer and Lucas

Meet Jennifer, available in four hues for an extra charge to your daily look.


Also available in four colorways, the Lucas boasts a classically minded thick frame with two unexpected printed options to keep you on trend.

A combination of classic styling and an abbreviated browline make the Amore a future classic with a range of colorways to suit your mood.

Available at select stockists, Selima Optique stores and online at SelimaOptique.com

Monday, October 1, 2012

Selima for June Ambrose Trunkshow at Elegant Eyes

This past weekend the team at East Orange, New Jersey's Elegant Eyes hosted an extra-fun trunkshow for the Selima for June Ambrose eyewear collection! You can view the events photo album here.

Selima shares a laugh with Chike Evans

All eyes on June as she enters the room...