Leisure Society - Spring 2024

INTRODUCING AN EXQUISITE EYEWEAR COLLECTION BY DESIGNER SHANE BAUM FOR LEISURE SOCIETY: A HARMONIOUS FUSION CELEBRATING THE ART NOUVEAU ARTISTRY FROM THE LA BELLE ÉPOQUE ERA Émile - 18k Rose Gold Adélaïde - Ruthenium 24k August 2023 (Newport Beach, CA) - Luxury design house, Leisure Society, unveils their latest collection of eyewear designed by visionary Shane Baum. Drawing inspiration from the captivating elegance of the French Belle Époque era and capturing various Art Nouveau artistry from the late 19th to early 20th century. e end result is an eyewear collection that immerses the wearer to experience the resplendent Belle Époque era of sophistication and innovation. e Leisure Society by Shane Baum Eyewear Collection is a testimony to the union of heritage and ultra luxury, an expression of artistic brilliance that transcends time. An extraordinary experience of style and craftsmanship. Handcrafted with meticulous precision, each sunglass in the collection is crafted in Japan from premium titanium and exquisitely plated in 12, 18, and 24 karat gold. ese limited-production masterpieces are a testament to the seamless integration craft design and functionality, delivering unparalleled elegance and durability. e shapes in this eyewear collection are thoughtfully inspired by standout designs of yesteryear, reminiscent of Europe’s golden age; Where creative accomplishments were synonymous with optimism and sophistication. e lenses, crafted with an unyielding commitment to excellence, feature intricate etching and diamond cutting inuenced by the renowned Daum Frères of Nancy, elevating the wearer's style with unparalleled visual appeal. Two of the standout ornaments of the collection are the Aubrey, a rimless, round lens shape and the Émile, a rimless frame with semi cat-eye sun lens shape. e Aubrey was created out of embracing the designs of hand-cut crystal glass of the French Belle Époque epoch.e round shape lens is smoothed by a diamond-cut pattern and accented by laser etchings. e Émile is named after Art Nouveau Founder and designer of the Perrier-Jouët champagne bottle featuring Japanese anemones, is a rimless semi cat-eye shape. e Émile sunglass is artistically laser etched around the edges that was inspired by abstraction designs during the Art Nouveau movement. "e new eyewear collection by Shane Baum for Leisure Society is a true celebration of both art and luxury. e entire design and marketing team went on a sabbatical to the Champagne region, staying in Epernay and visited a few esteemed champagne houses with Premier League footballer Daniel Sturridge. We left with much respect for the artisans of this era, both from a visual and qualitative standpoint as well as reinforcing our desire to build a luxury brand the old fashioned way, slowly and without compromise." says Shane Baum, founder and lead designer of Leisure Society. "With its opulent materials, timeless shapes, and nods to the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau eras, we believe this collection will captivate discerning fashion enthusiasts and acionados alike. Our global A+ distribution will truly appreciate the quality and attention to detail we bring to the ultra luxury sector that we largely created.” Baum concluded.