The Craft of Couture

These sculptural garments set the stage for eyewear equally worthy of attention: fierce, statement-making frames crafted with striking detail, thoughtful engineering, and bold design. These sunglasses and optical frames are architectural, expressive, and innovative — yet completely wearable. Together, the paper couture and artful eyewear elevate the shoot into a celebration of imagination, craftsmanship, and fashion that dares to be both fearless and beautiful.

The spark came from a simple image – a girl holding a sheet of brown paper that almost resembled a dress. Louise Egan, a gifted costume designer whose film and television credits include Dark Shadows, About a Boy, Sex Education, Ted Lasso, and more, shared the moment with her brother, creative director Andrew Egan, during a recent visit. What began as casual conversation quickly turned into a creative challenge: “What if we made couture garments from brown paper?” Louise assembled a mood board, and the idea took flight.

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