The Embrace collection marks the latest collaboration between Vanni, the renowned Turin-based creative eyewear brand, and Elisa Alberti, an emerging artist and winner of the Vanni #artistroom award at Artissima 2023. This exclusive collection features two distinctive, limited-edition sunglasses designs, crafted from premium acetate and inspired by the organic forms and vibrant colors that characterize Alberti's work.

Now in its fourth year, Vannni's partnership with Artissima, Turin’s celebrated contemporary art fair, offers a unique fusion of artistic expression and design innovation through the #artistroom award. This collaboration promotes the intersection of eyewear aesthetics and emerging artistic talent, providing an exciting avenue for artists to translate their vision into wearable art.

The Embrace sunglasses, meticulously designed by Alberti, reflect the inspiration drawn from her paintings and sculptural work. Her designs integrate figurative elements, organic shapes, and botanical motifs, all intertwined with abstract forms to create a visual narrative. The collection’s distinctive use of color, spatial composition, and harmonious shapes lives within the contours of each frame, while the gently curved temples reflect Alberti’s characteristic artistic style. As the name "Embrace" suggests, the frame and temple shapes wrap around the face, accentuating the interplay of contrasting hues that change based on perspective. The frames showcase bold contrasts—black and white or black and blue—meeting at the center, where the colors converge to form a striking visual connection, symbolizing an artistic embrace.