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Tejesta: Collectible Eyeglasses as Wearable Art
Tejesta is an independent eyewear brand founded and based in Miami, Florida. The company has a focus on creating collectible eyeglasses that double as wearable art. With each frame individually numbered, Tejesta frames are designed for people who value exclusivity....
T HENRI Channels Classic Automotive Luxury With The DUSENBURG
T HENRI introduces the DUSENBERG frame—a limited-edition eyewear piece inspired by the legendary Duesenberg SSJ cabriolet. This release pays homage to an era of unparalleled luxury and performance, encapsulating the spirit of the 1930s in a modern accessory. What...
HÉRITAGE by Jacques Marie Mage: Collectable Buffalo Horn Eyeglasses
Jacques Marie Mage unviels one of its most refined and exclusive offerings to date: the Héritage Collection. This limited series reintroduces seven of the brand’s most iconic frame designs—each reimagined in responsibly sourced Buffalo Horn. Produced in micro...
Cutler and Gross x The Great Frog: Limited Edition Eyeglasses
British eyewear brand Cutler and Gross has teamed up with legendary London jeweler The Great Frog to create a bold, limited-edition line of collectible eyeglasses. Most frames in the collection are limited to just 350 pairs or less, combining premium craftsmanship...
Redefining Titanium Eyewear: Blackfin’s Origin-R Sunglasses
In January 2025, Blackfin introduced the Origin-R Capsule at the MIDO eyewear exhibition in Milan, unveiling two striking new sunglasses: ARC-R and SLOT-R. Now available for purchase, these models reflect the future of titanium eyewear—bold, lightweight, and...
FACE A FACE Celebrates 30th Anniversary With 2 New Sunglass Styles
To mark its 30th anniversary, FACE A FACE has released two commemorative sunglasses that embody the brand’s deep connection to artistic expression, structure, and color. The new models, FACES 1 and FACES 2, reflect the journey and future of the brand. The...
V2 by T HENRI: Sunglasses Inspired by The Lamborghini Veneno
Luxury eyewear brand T HENRI has unveiled its latest creation, the V2 sunglasses, drawing direct inspiration from the Lamborghini Veneno—a hypercar renowned for its price and exclusivity. The V2 model embodies the essence of high-performance automotive engineering,...
Limited Edition Eyeglasses for Spring 2025 by Sospiri Eyewear
The new collection features four new styles—RINA, ROSALBA, PAOLA, and PACE—each limited to just 100 individually numbered pairs. With this release, Sospiri reaffirms its identity as a brand that views eyewear as more than a utility. Every frame is a personal...
6 New Styles from Ultra Limited
Ultra Limited has released six new eyewear designs, each handmade in Italy and crafted through a detailed production process that can take up to 71 days. The name frames are original and strikingly vibrant. A Production Process Built Around Time and Precision ...
Eyewear

Tejesta: Collectible Eyeglasses as Wearable Art
Tejesta is an independent eyewear brand founded and based in Miami, Florida. The company has a focus on creating collectible eyeglasses that double as wearable art. With each frame individually numbered, Tejesta frames are designed for people who value exclusivity....

T HENRI Channels Classic Automotive Luxury With The DUSENBURG
T HENRI introduces the DUSENBERG frame—a limited-edition eyewear piece inspired by the legendary Duesenberg SSJ cabriolet. This release pays homage to an era of unparalleled luxury and performance, encapsulating the spirit of the 1930s in a modern accessory. What...

HÉRITAGE by Jacques Marie Mage: Collectable Buffalo Horn Eyeglasses
Jacques Marie Mage unviels one of its most refined and exclusive offerings to date: the Héritage Collection. This limited series reintroduces seven of the brand’s most iconic frame designs—each reimagined in responsibly sourced Buffalo Horn. Produced in micro...
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...