Relased at Silmo Paris 2011 the “Iznik Collection” is RVS by V Eyewear’s first collaboration manufactured in cooperation with the Iznik Tile foundation.
The Iznik Tile foundation based out of Istanbul Turkey was founded with the goal of producing Iznik Ceramic Tiles, while staying true to ancient traditional methods used over 1000 years ago.
Iznik Hagia Sophia Museum
The patterns used on Iznik Tiles can be seen in countless external and internal ancient constructions made during the Ottoman empire. These designs have made there way through out time and are still used on countless substances today.
The iznik Foundation which has collaborated with such artists and fashion giants such as Zaha Hadid, Ettore Sottsass and Hermes have provided RVS by V. with 7 of the most celebrated designs in Ceramic Tiles.
RVS by V. has incorporated these designs in to eyewear for the first time ever with 7 limited edition frames available as both sunglasses and optical frames .
IZNIK3
IZNIK5
IZNIK6
Limited to 140 pieces worldwide and made in Matt finished acetate (staying true to RVS by V. finishing) each frame has been made in hand with the goal of once again keeping alive the ancient tradition of Iznik Tiles.
For more information about Iznik tiles please visit www.iznik.com or view this short film at http://www.coolhunting.com/design/iznik-tiles.php
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