Mercedes-Benz | ic! berlin Collection ’24

The World of Puristic Elegance

The new models of the Mercedes-Benz Collection represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship – an exclusive blend of the sensual design language of Mercedes-Benz and the eyewear brand innovative, screwless premium design. Each model testifies to ic! berlin shared commitment to the highest quality and aesthetic perfection. A must-have for anyone who is drawn to the puristic yet elegant design of ic! berlin as well as the timeless aesthetics of Mercedes-Benz, and ideal for those who want to make a statement.

The features

All four new models are inspired by the design language of Mercedes-Benz vehicles: pure lines, flowing shapes, and premium materials. The color palette is subtle and elegant, with accents from the iconic vehicle colours of Mercedes-Benz. Warm hues like bronze and cooler metallic shades such as pearl dominate the collection. The two prescription glasses are inspired by powerfully flowing contours that mirror the design of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, impressing with their lightness and wearing comfort. The sunglasses combine timeless design with a nod to the seventies, accentuated with sophisticated details.

Sunglasses: The Ultimate Summer Trend

It’s vacation time: what sunglasses to wear? Mini or maxi? Minimalist or Pop?

Transparent or colorful, rounded or squared, the shield design that was so popular in the early 2000s makes a huge comeback this year. Obviously with a revisited shape: a little less wraparound, smaller in size and enriched with new contrasting metal details. An eyewear shape that immediately recalls the world of sports, but this summer the technical and functional aspect has been decontextualized and shield sunglasses are worn everywhere: on the beach, for traveling or for visiting art cities. They’re the latest go-to accessory for a colorful evening beach party.

Pronounced shoulders, high-rise pants, geometric architectures: the latest fashion shows definitely nod to the 1980s. Does this trend also stand true for eyewear?

The Eighties are a “Golden Age” to draw from instinctively at times of economic and climatic uncertainty like the present ones. In eyewear, this trend was interpreted with a remake of the creepy, horror style that is closely associated with the music and film culture of the decade, and with the comeback of the color red in all its shades, but we’re talking about a trend for the upcoming winter season. These months, instead, on the color front we’re seeing the return of purple, lilac and iridescent tones, much loved by the younger generations who – for their eyewear and sneakers alike – choose artificial, metallic, pearled and neon hues. Another trend that borrows from the 2000s, when gold and silver were ever so popular.

And what about the 2024 summer trends for people over 40?

Adults continue to prefer more natural hues, like nude, and pay great attention to design and decorative details. But something has changed here too: style is becoming more genderless, for example oval shapes are worn by both men and women. It’s the evolution of a trend that started a few years ago, when young women started wearing their husband’s or boyfriend’s jackets, shirts and denims. Today we’ve gone from apparel to accessories, but the news is that men have also “contaminated” their looks. It’s the new trend. Like trap rappers, with their oval wraparound sunglasses verging on cat-eye that some time ago would have been considered as “women’s” frames but that today everybody loves. Without distinction.

ME Summer Buying Days

Nella perla della Thailandia

Una location da sogno, sull’isola di Phuket, è stata quella scelta da Marcolin per incontrare clienti e partner dell’area Middle East in occasione dei tradizionali Summer Buying Days 2024. Cinque giorni per rinsaldare le relazioni in un contesto meno istituzionale e conoscere le nuove collezioni. Ma anche per concedersi un’immersione nei colori e nei profumi nella cultura Thai, all’interno degli accoglienti spazi del Pullman Resort Arcadia Naithon Beach, tra spettacoli di danze tradizionali e una cena di gala che ha permesso di gustare i migliori piatti della cucina locale.

Un legame consolidato

Per Marcolin, che nell’area Middle East è presente dal 2017 in Joint Venture con Rivoli Group, partner leader per gli accessori di lusso, queste giornate sono state l’occasione per parlare di nuovi obiettivi aziendali, dare tutte le informazioni circa il nuovo portfolio e presentare le collezioni del prossimo anno. Tante nuove linee frutto di un lungo lavoro di ricerca e innovazione, proprio le qualità che, insieme alla capacità di rispondere alle necessità dei clienti con servizi adeguati, sono tra quelle più apprezzate dell’azienda di Longarone.

La parola ai clienti

Lo confermano i pareri che sono stati raccolti nel corso dei Summer Buying Days 2024 di Phuket. Tutti hanno dichiarato di apprezzare il portfolio molto vario, ma chi lavora con Marcolin da un po’ di tempo, ama soprattutto raccontare di aver visto il rapporto professionale trasformarsi in amicizia. Una cosa che, evidentemente, a certi livelli non accade di frequente.

ME Summer Buying Days

In the pearl of Thailand

A dream location, on the island of Phuket, was chosen by Marcolin to meet customers and partners from the Middle East region during the traditional Summer Buying Days 2024. Five days to strengthen relationships in a less institutional setting and learn about new collections. But also, to indulge in an immersion in the colors and scents of Thai culture in the welcoming spaces of the Pullman Resort Arcadia Naithon Beach, amid traditional dance performances and a gala dinner that allowed guests to enjoy the best dishes that local cuisine has to offer.

A consolidated link

For Marcolin, which has been present in the Middle East area since 2017 through a joint venture with Rivoli Group, a leading partner for luxury accessories, those days were an opportunity to talk about new business goals, provide information about the new portfolio and present next year’s collections. So many new lines are the result of extensive research and innovation work, the very qualities that, together with the ability to respond to customer needs with adequate services, are among the most appreciated of the Longarone-based company.

The word from customers

This is confirmed by the opinions gathered during Summer Buying Days 2024 in Phuket. They all said they appreciated the very diverse portfolio, but those who have been working with Marcolin for some time especially like to talk about seeing the professional relationship transform into friendship. Something that evidently does not happen frequently at certain levels.