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Orbital Elegance

Words Alessandra Albarello

11/11/2026

Orbital trajectories evolve into fluid shapes, defining the minimalist aesthetic of distinctly contemporary eyewear, with subtle nods to the 1990s and distinctive details

It was back in 1609 that Kepler, in his first law of planetary motion published in Astronomia Nova, following years of painstaking research, established that every planet follows an elliptical orbit. That smooth yet precise curve, once associated with distant worlds and celestial trajectories, has certainly travelled far, finding its way into our everyday lives through objects as familiar as eyewear.

For Cartier Eyewear, it takes the form of sunglasses that reinterpret the iconic codes of the maison's jewellery. The limited-edition CT0649S model is crafted from titanium with a gold finish, featuring domed rims and a cabochon sapphire detail at the temple tip, recalling the crown settings of the maison's precious timepieces.

The Lunettes 18 model by MM6 Maison Margiela, meanwhile, remains true to the brand's minimalist yet intriguing aesthetic, reinventing an archetypal shape with an exceptionally fluid design. Crafted from polished metal, its semi-rimless construction leaves the lower part of the lens partially exposed. Another distinctive feature is the metal temple core, visible through the transparent acetate, reinforcing the interplay between visibility, invisibility and anonymity that underpins the brand's creative identity.

Also crafted from polished metal, Pucci's EP0261 model draws on the sinuous waves of the celebrated Florentine designer's prints, translating them into a dynamic movement that flows across the entire front. The fishtail symbol on the endpieces and the laser-engraved logo on the temple tips complete the model's distinctive character.

Cartier Eyewear - CT0649S model

Cartier Eyewear - CT0649S model

MM6 Maison Margiela - Lunettes 18 model

MM6 Maison Margiela - Lunettes 18 model

Pucci - EP0261model

Pucci - EP0261model

Saint Laurent - SL 935 model

Saint Laurent - SL 935 model

TBD Eyewear – Ellipse model

TBD Eyewear – Ellipse model

Dior – Dior Bow R2I/F model

Dior – Dior Bow R2I/F model

Always attuned to emerging trends while maintaining a sense of timeless elegance, Saint Laurent takes inspiration from the narrow, minimalist silhouettes of the 1990s, reworking the classic Bayonetta-style frame of that era. Crafted from metal, the SL 935 model is presented in black with dark lenses, creating a sophisticated all-black look.

Black is also the colour of TBD Eyewear's aptly named Ellipse, available in both optical and sunglass versions. Made from bio-acetate, this understated unisex frame showcases the Italian brand's artisanal expertise through its meticulous attention to detail, from the three-dimensional bow-tie rivet to the argyle-patterned temple core.

Dior, too, places particular emphasis on detail, playfully adorning the temple of its Dior Bow R2I/F model with a bow, a reference to the famous Twist bow, one of the maison's signature motifs. The design is completed by a tortoiseshell acetate front.

Tortoiseshell acetate also features in the Iggy optical frame by Gigi Studios (opening image), part of the Spanish brand's new Autumn/Winter 2026 men's collection. The design clearly illustrates how the approach to men's eyewear has evolved, bringing together comfort, quality and understated sophistication, without ever losing its strong connection to fashion.

And one wonders what Kepler would have made of it all?

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