Will 2001 make a spectacle of itself? We're betting on eccentric eyewear with exaggerated shapes, one-armed frames, diamante decoration and even built-in earrings. What to wear with them? A weird hat and a wink.
1 Black plastic semi-rimless frames ($2,580) by Four Nines from Eque'ni, G/F, 1 Lan Fong Road, Causeway Bay. Men's sweatshirt ($135) from U2, Times Square, Causeway Bay.
2 Batwing frames with silver studs ($1,100) by Thierry Mugler from Excellent Optical Co, G/F, 24A Soy Street, Mongkok. Hat with ribbon trim ($3,650) by Vivienne Westwood from Seibu, 2/F Pacific Place, Admiralty. Men's sweatshirt from U2.
3 Armless titanium frames ($9,800) by Alain Mikili from Eque'ni. Men's turtleneck sweater ($165) from U2.
4 Blue eyelash-shaped frames ($4,580) by It's Titanium from Eque'ni. Men's turtleneck sweater from U2.
5 Silver and diamante frames ($980) by Ferre from Excellent Optical Co. Hat ($3,650) by Vivienne Westwood from Seibu. T-shirt ($60) from U2.
6 Gold frames with built-in earrings ($800) by Jean Paul Gaultier from Excellent Optical Co. Turtleneck sweater, as before.