Initially trained as a clothing designer, Linda Farrow first launched her sunglasses range in 1970. Creating a collection that broke shape boundaries and pioneered eyewear design,Linda Farrow Luxe was one of the first eyewear designers to introduced sunglasses as a fashion accessory, that played a major part in creating a ‘look’. Quickly becoming popular amongst the young and hip fashion scene of London town, as well as the glamorous jet-set, Linda Farrow Sunglasses paved its way to reach an acclaimed status within the fashion industry. Tireless in continuing to push design boundaries, Linda Farrow created eyewear silhouettes that have held their place in the eyewear industry today and have carried on influencing the industry as a whole. This includes the avante garde wrap arounds that the later John Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono favoured. And become a signature of her icon, late 70s look.
Fast-forwarding to the year 2003, and the 2,000-strong back catalogue was re discovered but founder, Linda Farrow’s, son Simon Jablon, who saw their potential and relaunched the Linda Farrow eyewear brand as Linda Farrow Projects, back into the market. Today, Linda Farrow Projects are celebrated for their carefully picked collaborations with the likes of, Yohji Yamamoto, Matthew Williamson, Eley Kishimoto, Alexander Wang and Jeremy Scott, who’s iconic Mickey Mouse-esque sunglasses have been worn by Lady Gaga, and gained worldwide press. And it’s not just celebrities coveting Linda Farrow Projects, as numerous magazines are choosing to feature Linda Farrow within their fashion and style pages. Vogue, Lula, I.D, Elle and Grazia are just some of Linda Farrow’s fans.
The Linda Farrow Projects sunglasses collection is undeniably chic. Merging its 70s heritage with modern day materials, Linda Farrow Projects boasts an eclectic range of premium and directional frames for style savvy men and women.
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