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MAISON GALACTIQUE by T HENRI
T HENRI, has just released the MAISON GALACTIQUE collection. This groundbreaking collection features four distinct frame styles, each incorporating a fragment of the Muonionalusta meteorite, offering wearers a tangible connection to the cosmos. The Muonionalusta...
DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
AHLEM and (RED) Collaborate on Eyewear to Combat AIDS
AHLEM has partnered with (RED) to create a limited-edition frame supporting the fight against AIDS. This collaboration aims to raise funds and awareness for (RED)’s mission to combat AIDS and strengthen global healthcare systems. AHLEM commits to contributing 40% of...
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MAISON GALACTIQUE by T HENRI
T HENRI, has just released the MAISON GALACTIQUE collection. This groundbreaking collection features four distinct frame styles, each incorporating a fragment of the Muonionalusta meteorite, offering wearers a tangible connection to the cosmos. The Muonionalusta...
DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
AHLEM and (RED) Collaborate on Eyewear to Combat AIDS
AHLEM has partnered with (RED) to create a limited-edition frame supporting the fight against AIDS. This collaboration aims to raise funds and awareness for (RED)’s mission to combat AIDS and strengthen global healthcare systems. AHLEM commits to contributing 40% of...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in New York City 2025
New York City is known for its mix of fashion and design, and the city’s eyeglass scene is no exception. For those who value high-quality, unique frames that reflect individual style, NYC offers an impressive selection of independent eyeglass retailers. Unlike...
Shwood’s Smokey Bear Shades Help Prevent Forest Fires
Shwood Eyewear has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to create a limited edition collection of Smokey Bear sunglasses. This collaboration supports real-world conservation efforts. A portion of each sale directly contributes to forest fire prevention, reinforcing...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Los Angeles 2025
Los Angeles has a distinct style and creative spirit, and this vibrant city is no exception when it comes to independent eyewear. For those who appreciate high-quality frames that make a statement, LA is home to an array of independent eyeglass boutiques. In this...
Limited Edition Luxury: About Jacques Marie Mage
Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) is a luxury eyewear brand renowned for its limited-edition designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and unique collaborations. Founded in 2014 by French designer Jerome Mage, the Los Angeles-based company is a symbol of exclusivity and artistic...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Miami 2025
Miami’s vibrant culture and fashion-forward scene make it an ideal city for discovering unique, independent eyeglass boutiques. Beyond the standard, these shops offer curated collections featuring frames that blend high-quality craftsmanship with bold, distinctive...
T HENRI’s First Collaboration Sunglasses
T HENRI has joined forces with Mararo, a Milan-based bespoke atelier, to unveil the "I Sei Mari" collection. This collaboration marks the first in T HENRI’s history and introduces the Tirreno frame, a striking design named after the Tyrrhenian Sea. The collection...
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MAISON GALACTIQUE by T HENRI
T HENRI, has just released the MAISON GALACTIQUE collection. This groundbreaking collection features four distinct frame styles, each incorporating a fragment of the Muonionalusta meteorite, offering wearers a tangible connection to the cosmos. The Muonionalusta...
DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
AHLEM and (RED) Collaborate on Eyewear to Combat AIDS
AHLEM has partnered with (RED) to create a limited-edition frame supporting the fight against AIDS. This collaboration aims to raise funds and awareness for (RED)’s mission to combat AIDS and strengthen global healthcare systems. AHLEM commits to contributing 40% of...
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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...