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Woodys Eyewear Introduces Two Limited Colorways for Summer
Woodys Eyewear returns this season with a fresh splash of color—just in time for summer. While the shapes are familiar, the limited-edition drop introduces two seasonal colorways for the sunglasses models SAT and UMA. Inspired by seaside hues and summer light, these...
Movitra x AC Milan: 2 New Limited Edition Sunglasses
Italian eyewear brand Movitra has launched a bold new collaboration that merges eyeglasses and sport. Introducing the Movitra x AC Milan Collection—a highly exclusive release of two new frames with only 75 pairs per style. These sunglasses are crafted to reflect the...
The Johnny Cash Collection by Jacques Marie Mage
Jacques Marie Mage introduces the Johnny Cash Collection, a tribute to the legendary musician's enduring style. This limited-edition release features two distinct sunglass models—CASH and QUENTIN—each available in six meticulously crafted colorways. Production...
Bayria Eyewear’s Amman: Limited Edition Artistic Sunglasses
Bayria Eyewear introduces Amman, a striking new frame that embodies the essence of intrigue, and eccentricity. Limited to just 200 individually numbered pieces, Amman is more than a pair of glasses, it is a wearable sculpture, a bold tribute to the legendary Marchesa...
Etnia Barcelona Unveils Ibiza Vol. 5: Collectable Sunglasses With Mediterranean Spirit
Etnia Barcelona has introduced Ibiza Vol. 5, a limited-edition eyewear collection that encapsulates the essence of the Mediterranean island with the same name. This collection features four new frame designs—Ibiza 8, Ibiza 9, Ibiza 10 and Ibeza 11, each available in...
Weightless by Deadwood x Vasuma: Rimless, Recycled, and Radically Limited
Weightless is a new limited edition eyewear collection that strips away excess and elevates essentials. A collaboration between Stockholm-based brands Deadwood and Vasuma, the collection features two rimless sunglass models—Colletti and Macrelaps—crafted from...
Valdo Eyewear: Italian Craftsmanship Refined into Collectible Eyeglasses
Valdo is an independent eyewear brand that creates eyeglasses as wearable art—each frame shaped by tradition, refined by design, and distinguished by detail. Rooted in the Italian mountains and made by artisans with generations of experience, Valdo frames are a...
T HENRI YURUS: Collectible Eyewear Inspired by the Lamborghini Urus
The T HENRI YURUS frame is the latest release from one of the most respected names in collectible eyewear. Drawing inspiration from the Lamborghini Urus—an aggressive and elegant SUV—the YURUS frame translates high-performance design into a bold, luxury sunglass...
SKINS by Woodys: Limited Edition Sunglasses
Woodys Eyewear has unveiled its latest capsule collection, SKINS, a celebration of individuality and the diverse spectrum of human skin tones. This thoughtfully curated series features four distinct models—Cocoa, Sand, Sienna, and Jasper—each crafted from premium...
Eyewear

Woodys Eyewear Introduces Two Limited Colorways for Summer
Woodys Eyewear returns this season with a fresh splash of color—just in time for summer. While the shapes are familiar, the limited-edition drop introduces two seasonal colorways for the sunglasses models SAT and UMA. Inspired by seaside hues and summer light, these...

Movitra x AC Milan: 2 New Limited Edition Sunglasses
Italian eyewear brand Movitra has launched a bold new collaboration that merges eyeglasses and sport. Introducing the Movitra x AC Milan Collection—a highly exclusive release of two new frames with only 75 pairs per style. These sunglasses are crafted to reflect the...

The Johnny Cash Collection by Jacques Marie Mage
Jacques Marie Mage introduces the Johnny Cash Collection, a tribute to the legendary musician's enduring style. This limited-edition release features two distinct sunglass models—CASH and QUENTIN—each available in six meticulously crafted colorways. Production...
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...