NARCISSUS is the lively companion to the hit frame, CREATURE, that probes the complicated interplay of two 1980s cultural phenomena that continue to reverberate in contemporary society: the embrace of dynamic, angular silhouettes in fashion amid the rapid shift from analog to digital technology, and the bold, muscular proportions of 80s-era womenswear—silhouettes that tinker with traditional concepts of power and subverted gender roles.
The modern revival of a DITA classic exemplifies the brand’s dedication to fine design and innovation materials. Narcissus’s oversized frame recalls the bold proportions of sculpted acetate lens rims, which dispense with cliche and offer a fresh take on power dressing for modern women.
The contrast of materials and the novel experimentation with familiar forms makes Narcissus a bridge between past and present, nostalgia and innovation. The slender titanium front frame and 2-base lens configuration recall the flourishing technological advances that heralded the arrival of the digital age.
Exquisitely-rendered monofilament details, made possible by DITA’s precise manufacturing techniques, demonstrate the power of blending techniques and tradition for a new expression in contemporary eyewear.