20/20: What can fans of the Stuart Weitzman brand expect from the new optical collection?
Vladimiro Baldin: For the first-ever optical eyewear collection from Stuart Weitzman, the design team at Safilo wanted to really dig into the brand’s DNA and draw inspiration from the signature details that customers have come to know and love across the Stuart Weitzman shoes and handbag collections. Expect to see clean, sophisticated styles juxtaposed with glamour and ornate embellishments like pearls and crystals for special occasions.
What are some of the design details from the brand’s footwear collection that can be seen on the new frames?
The collection strikes a balance between Stuart Weitzman’s iconic style translated into modern eyewear trends. The Stuart Weitzman 5050 boots became a main source of inspiration for us. Its influence in the design can be found in the hardware of the frames, the way materials are combined, and the color schemes we’ve explored.
What sets Stuart Weitzman apart from the other brands in the Safilo portfolio?
Stuart Weitzman represents an excellent brand addition to our portfolio in the women’s luxury eyewear segment. This will offer our customers an eyewear brand that positions itself in a segment that was left uncovered in the past seasons. We are very proud of this partnership. Stuart Weitzman is an iconic brand within women’s global luxury footwear.
