“A Matter of Salone” was the guiding theme of the latest edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan. Matter, as a starting point and focus for continuous aesthetic and sensory exploration, was also the theme addressed by the projects exhibited at Fuorisalone, the event organized by Interni magazine under the title Materiae. A precise indication aimed at re-establishing a deeper and more authentic connection with the objects or environments that surround us, thus going well beyond surfaces, to return to one’s origins, to descend towards one’s roots.

An accentuated texture and tactile appearance, imperfection and asymmetry inspired by nature also characterize some eyewear models. These are mostly challenges to matter in order to construct new forms, proposing unconventional styles, without ever forgetting function.

The precious creations by FDL Editions by Francis de Lara (as seen in the opening photo) appear to have been shaped and sculpted by atmospheric elements, such as the Tuxedo model in gold-plated aerospace-grade titanium with a “teardrop” in emerald, sapphire or other precious and semi-precious stones decorating the front, while a diamond and various stones are set into the sinuous temples. The “Rigato” texture, which runs across the entire surface, reprises the grosgrain ribbon motif, paying homage to classic Florentine hand-engraving techniques.

It is instead the unmistakable weave that has made Bottega Veneta’s leather creations recognizable throughout the world that defines the three-dimensional texture of the BV1438S model in polyamide with 60% bio-based material and lenses also made of polyamide with 39% bio-based content.

Along its path, nature often intertwines with eyewear and becomes the absolute protagonist for Root&Steel, a Turkish brand that, for its handmade creations divided into three distinct collections, uses only wood, stone and ram horns. The Muge model from the Outdoor line conveys all the unique charm of its raw stone front, lightened by a wooden base and skillfully crafted according to Turkey’s artisanal tradition and know-how.