Andy Wolf presents its first sunglass collection

Andy Wolf

Andy Wolf

Austrian handcraft is taking over the design market Hand work made in Styria is increasingly demanded on the international market for glasses. In 2006 Andy Wolf started with its first collection of timeless modern glasses, which not only fulfils highest aesthetical criteria but also provides ultimate functionality. Within the last year sales more than doubled while Andy Wolf is not targeting mass production but handmade luxury articles. “In contrast to numerous companies, who produce their glasses in low-wage countries in the Asia-Pacific-region, our products are entirely made in Austria”, comments Katharina Plattner, designer and managing partner of Andy Wolf. Beside stars like Hugh Grant and Eric Clapton, this philosophy convinces customers all over the globe. In that sense the Styrian designer and manufacturer of glasses emerged to an exclusive high-end brand. The label is present on all main international trade fairs ranging from Milan, Paris to Las Vegas. “At the moment Andy Wolf achieves its biggest turnovers in France and Italy. The products target a particular group of people for whom their eyeglasses are precious accessories. Therefore Andy Wolf products are only available at selective distributors”, states Plattner. Due to the rising success of the male collection Andy Wolf will soon expand its collection. Handmade in Austria Within the production process every item has to pass a series of manufacturing steps and quality cheques, which turns every Andy Wolf product into a unique piece of handcraft: „Finishing a pair of glasses takes several weeks as every single piece is handmade. The spectacle frames not only stand for style and elegance but also make you completely forget that you are wearing glasses“. The spectacle frames are made of acetat plates and prevent tension with the glass, they are hard-wearing and long-lasting. 

Andy Wolf präsentiert am 15. September die erste Sonnenbrillen Kollektion

Andy Wolf präsentiert erste Sonnenbrillenkollektion Mit den optischen Brillenkollektionen hat sich Andy Wolf einen festen Platz am Design-Brillenmarkt geschaffen, nun präsentiert das steirische Brillenlabel die erste Sonnenbrillenkollektion. Nach der Präsentation am 15. September 2010 in Graz folgen Hong Kong, Paris, Las Vegas und Wien. Die Modelle sind exklusiv und einzigartig, sowie das Andy Wolf Kochbuch mit dem Titel „It´s all about taste“, das zeitgleich präsentiert wird. Prominente Persönlichkeiten wie Schauspieler Hugh Grant, Kiowa Gordon, Sänger Eric Clapton, Dalal Bruchmann oder Burlesque-Star Miss Dirty Martini tragen sie –Brillen handgemacht aus Österreich. Am 15. September 2010 wird nun die erste Sonnenbrillenkollektion des Hartberger Labels in Graz präsentiert. Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Paris und Wien (Vienna Fashion Week) folgen demnächst. „Die acht Modelle unserer ersten Sonnenbrillenkollektion bestechen vor allem durch die raffinierte Farbgebung und die verspiegelten Gläser“, erzählt Katharina Plattner, Designerin und geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin von Andy Wolf. Fünf Farben dominieren die Kreationen der jungen Steirerin – neben Grau- und Brauntönen sind es vor allem kräftiges Blau und Violett. Ein Katalog wäre zu wenig Zugleich mit den Sonnenbrillen wird das Andy Wolf-Kochbuch unter dem Titel „It´s all about taste“ präsentiert. „Ein normaler Katalog war keine Herausforderung. Ich wollte ein Buch in dem es um Geschmack geht, um Lebensfreude, die man mit allen Sinnen spürt. Wir sind sehr stolz auf das Ergebnis, und alle die uns für das Buch ihre Rezepte geschenkt haben, sind auch Andy Wolf-Träger“, meint Plattner. So kochen beispielsweise Sommelier Albert Kriwetz vom Szenelokal Eckstein über Verwandte und Freunde aus der Kunstszene bis hin zu DJ Yoshiva von boogeebasement ihre Lieblingsrezepte aus der ganzen Welt.

Andy Wolf Eyewear

Austrian handcraft is taking over the design market Hand work made in Styria is increasingly demanded on the international market for glasses. In 2006 Andy Wolf started with its first collection of timeless modern glasses, which not only fulfils highest aesthetical criteria but also provides ultimate functionality. Within the last year sales more than doubled while Andy Wolf is not targeting mass production but handmade luxury articles. “In contrast to numerous companies, who produce their glasses in low-wage countries in the Asia-Pacific-region, our products are entirely made in Austria”, comments Katharina Plattner, designer and managing partner of Andy Wolf. Beside stars like Hugh Grant and Eric Clapton, this philosophy convinces customers all over the globe. In that sense the Styrian designer and manufacturer of glasses emerged to an exclusive high-end brand. The label is present on all main international trade fairs ranging from Milan, Paris to Las Vegas. “At the moment Andy Wolf achieves its biggest turnovers in France and Italy. The products target a particular group of people for whom their eyeglasses are precious accessories. Therefore Andy Wolf products are only available at selective distributors”, states Plattner. Due to the rising success of the male collection Andy Wolf will soon expand its collection. Handmade in Austria Within the production process every item has to pass a series of manufacturing steps and quality cheques, which turns every Andy Wolf product into a unique piece of handcraft: „Finishing a pair of glasses takes several weeks as every single piece is handmade. The spectacle frames not only stand for style and elegance but also make you completely forget that you are wearing glasses“. The spectacle frames are made of acetat plates and prevent tension with the glass, they are hard-wearing and long-lasting. 

Andy Wolf Eyewear + Bettie Paige

Homage to Bettie Page by Andy Wolf Eyewear from Hartberg in Austria
Homage to Bettie Paige by Andy Wolf Eyewear

Homage to Bettie Paige by Andy Wolf Eyewear
Homage to Bettie Paige by Andy Wolf Eyewear

Homage to Bettie Paige by Andy Wolf Eyewear
Andy Wolf Eyewear from Austria

Andy Wolf Eyewear from Austria

Bettie Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008)[2] was an American model who became famous in the 1950s for her fetish modeling and pin-up photos. She has often been called the “Queen of pinups”.[3] Her look, including her jet black hair and trademark bangs, has influenced many artists.

She was also one of the earliest Playmates of the Month for Playboy magazine. “I think that she was a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society,”[4] Playboy founder Hugh Hefner told the Associated Press.

Her later life was marked by depression, violent mood swings and several years in a state psychiatric hospital.[5][6] In 1959, she converted to Christianity, and later worked for Billy Graham.[7] After years of obscurity, she experienced a resurgence of popularity in the 1980s and has a significant cult following.