From the archive · Fashion · 25 May 2012

Fashion: Acrobaleno: luxury sunglasses

Acrobaleno sunglasses are inspired by the famous wedge sandal with multicolored layers created by Salvatore Ferragamo in the thirties for Judy Garland, a symbol of style and creativity, in the continuing search for ways and original materials.

“Shoemaker to the Stars” and was known to Ferragamo in his time, his creative approach introduced several innovations in the footwear industry, such as wedge heels and cage. Since most bizarre creations to elegant models that inspired other shoemakers. Although he died in 1960, his name continues as an international company, whose range includes luxury shoes, silk accessories, watches, handbags, perfumes and a line of clothes ready to wear, without losing the essence of the designer.

The sunglasses have a large frame embellished esquizado acetate in the joints by sinuous curves of the same color come together and speed up in the legs to form a decorative elegant and lightweight.

To mount Arcobaleno choose basic colors like black, brown, blue, purple and red, which enhance the sophisticated chromatic effects of light decorations palladium or gold metal in the joints and pins, which glasses enriched with vivacity and refinement.

From June 2012 Arcobaleno be available exclusively at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques worldwide.