Salvatore Ferragamo: Eyewear collection

“Arcobaleno”, is a line of sunglasses inspired by the famous wedge sandal with multicoloured bands of suede, which was created by Salvatore Ferragamo for Judy Garland in the 1930s and became an iconic symbol of his style and creativity, and his tireless search for original forms and materials. “Arcobaleno” has a wide tortoise acetate frame graced on the temples by sinuous ton-sur-ton curves that flow out along the arms to create a decorative motif of extreme elegance and delicacy. The colors chosen for the “Arcobaleno” frame are basics like black, brown, purple and red that act as a foil for the sophisticated chromatic effects and plays of light on the palladium or gilt decorations on the temples and arms, thus giving the sunglasses added verve and interest. “Arcobaleno” will be available exclusively at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques worldwide starting from June 2012.