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Bo Joe for JMM: Collectable Eyeglasses That Honor Native American Culture
Bo Joe for JMM is created in collaboration with artist and silversmith Bo Joe. The collection introduces two new eyeglass styles produced in three colorways each, with small, numbered editions. The frames feel personal and cultural, with details that speak to land,...
Woodys Unwraps the Holidays with XMAS IV: Limited-Edition Sunglasses
Woodys Eyewear continues its festive tradition with the release of XMAS IV. This year’s release features two limited-edition sunglasses—Celina and Oriana—each crafted to evoke the wonder of winter nights and the luminous spirit of the season. Celina: The Celina frame...
John & Yoko by JMM: An Eyewear Tribute to Love, Legacy, and Design
The John & Yoko by JMM collection debuts two exclusive frame styles paying homage to the enduring creative partnership between John Lennon and Yoko Ono. With design cues pulled directly from the glasses they wore during the making of their landmark 1980 album...
BEL AIR by T HENRI: Sunglasses That Honor 1950s Automotive Style
T HENRI’s latest release, the BEL AIR, arrives just in time for Winter, channeling the spirit of the 1950s with bold craftsmanship and unmistakable attitude. Inspired by the iconic Chevrolet Bel Air, this new eyewear release exudes the same confident lines, chrome...
T HENRI’s DIABLO: A Sunglass Style Born of Supercar Fame
New from T HENRI, the DIABLO, channels the audacious spirit of the Lamborghini it draws its name from—a machine born to disrupt, dazzle, and dominate. Like its V12 automotive namesake, the DIABLO doesn’t ask for attention—it commands it. This bold new silhouette joins...
T HENRI Unleashes The NEVERA: Sunglasses Inspired by an All-Electric Hypercar
T HENRI continues to bridge the worlds of high-performance automotive design and high-end eyewear with the release of its latest collectible: The NEVERA. Drawing direct inspiration from the Rimac Nevera, an all-electric hypercar celebrated for its cutting-edge...
Goggles by Vanni: Collectable Eyewear Designed to be Used
VANNI Eyewear has introduced its latest limited-edition release, a bold and conceptual collection called GOGGLES, created in collaboration with contemporary Italian artist Nicola Bizzarri. More than just eyewear, GOGGLES is a sculptural statement—an exploration of...
LUOS by Anne et Valentin: A Frame That Transcends Function
Anne et Valentin’s LUOS is more than eyewear. It is an ode to art, poetry, and the soul of creation itself. Introduced quietly and without fanfare, LUOS has emerged as a rare object of desire—limited to just 150 pieces and absent even from the brand’s own website....
Ultra Limited Unveils New One-of-a-Kind Frames
Ultra Limited returned to SILMO 2025 with six fresh eyewear styles, each a bold continuation of the brand’s signature approach to color, form, and individuality. As with every frame Ultra Limited creates, no two pairs are exactly alike. The Italian brand’s distinct...
Eyewear
Bo Joe for JMM: Collectable Eyeglasses That Honor Native American Culture
Bo Joe for JMM is created in collaboration with artist and silversmith Bo Joe. The collection introduces two new eyeglass styles produced in three colorways each, with small, numbered editions. The frames feel personal and cultural, with details that speak to land,...
Woodys Unwraps the Holidays with XMAS IV: Limited-Edition Sunglasses
Woodys Eyewear continues its festive tradition with the release of XMAS IV. This year’s release features two limited-edition sunglasses—Celina and Oriana—each crafted to evoke the wonder of winter nights and the luminous spirit of the season. Celina: The Celina frame...
John & Yoko by JMM: An Eyewear Tribute to Love, Legacy, and Design
The John & Yoko by JMM collection debuts two exclusive frame styles paying homage to the enduring creative partnership between John Lennon and Yoko Ono. With design cues pulled directly from the glasses they wore during the making of their landmark 1980 album...
Lenses
Comparing Handmade and Machine Made Eyeglasses
 When it comes to curating a collection of eyewear, the choice between handmade and machine-made frames offers an exploration of craft, technology, and personal expression. Independent eyewear brands, in particular, bring this choice to life, offering frames that...
How Glasses Correct Vision
What Are Vision Problems? Before learning about how glasses work, it's important to know the different kinds of vision problems. These occur when the eye is unable to properly focus light on the retina, (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the...
What Are Driving Glasses?
Driving glasses are specialized glasses designed to enhance vision and improve clarity while driving. They are made to address specific visual challenges drivers face, such as glare from sunlight or headlights and poor visibility in low-light conditions. Driving...








