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Will Benjamin is an advocate for independent eyewear and one of the driving forces behind Project Spex. With a passion for unique, collectible, and limited-edition eyewear, Will aims to inspire people to build their own collections through Project Spex, while supporting the success of independent opticals.
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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...
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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...
Jacques Marie Mage Presents Limited-Edition Eyewear in A Tribute to Ayrton Senna
Jacques Marie Mage has unveiled its latest limited-edition eyewear release. The Ayrton Senna by JMM collection captures the charisma, focus, and enduring legacy of one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history. With two bold sunglass frames inspired by the exact...
GT7 by T HENRI: Exclusive New Sunglasses
T HENRI has unveiled its latest creation—the GT7, a striking limited-edition sunglass frame that channels the spirit of American Grand Touring. Designed for those who endure long roads, push limits, and thrive in motion, the GT7 is more than a nod to motorsport—it’s a...
Jacques Marie Mage Honors Patti Smith with Collectable Dealan Sunglasses
Jacques Marie Mage has released a new limited-edition sunglass collection to honor Patti Smith and the 50th anniversary of her debut album, Horses. The release is centered around the Dealan, one of JMM’s iconic frame silhouettes, reimagined and re-detailed in tribute...
Paloceras Introduces Hydroceras: Limited Edition Sunglasses Frozen in Time
Hydroceras, the newest limited-edition release from Paloceras, is not so much eyewear as it is frozen water—eyewear captured mid-movement, designed to resemble liquid in suspended animation. As part of the brand’s growing identity around computational artistry and...
Kurokawa by JMM: Collectable Sunglasses Rooted in Japanese Architectural Heritage
Jacques Marie Mage continues its exploration of cultural icons through the reintroduction of the Kyosho Collection—a special series of frames dedicated to Japanese masters of art, architecture, and philosophy. The latest release in this series is the Kurokawa, a...
JF REY Celebrates 40th Anniversary with the Limited Edition ICONIC40
To mark its 40th anniversary, JF REY has unveiled the ICONIC40—a limited-edition frame that encapsulates the brand’s bold legacy in eyewear design. Created as a tribute to four decades of creative independence and technical exploration, the ICONIC40 reflects both JF...
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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...
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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...
