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Press Eyewear Carved: Sculpture, Sound, and Structure
Press Eyewear has introduced a new collection called Carved, a release that places metal construction at the center of the design story. The collection includes four new frame styles, each offered in both sunglass and optical versions, with five colorways per style....
DITA Lancier X Maserati: Performance Meets Precision in the LSA-333
DITA Lancier has partnered with Maserati for a new limited-edition release that blend automotive design with technical eyewear. The collaboration introduces a single frame, the LSA-333, offered in three colorways: Rose Gold with Matte Black, Matte Black, and Brushed...
Nexus by Movitra: Mixing Titanium and Acetate
Movitra’s new collection, Nexus, introduces four limited edition frames. Each model limited to 555 individually numbered pieces. The frames combine titanium and acetate in a way that feels intentional rather than ornamental. Titanium and Acetate in Balance The...
Shwood x Grateful Dead: Limited Edition Groovy Sunglasses
Shwood has partnered with the Grateful Dead to release a new sunglass collection that takes familiar silhouettes and layers them in the band’s most recognizable imagery. The result is a set of sunglasses that connect music history with Shwood’s unique and sustainable...
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...
Eyewear
Press Eyewear Carved: Sculpture, Sound, and Structure
Press Eyewear has introduced a new collection called Carved, a release that places metal construction at the center of the design story. The collection includes four new frame styles, each offered in both sunglass and optical versions, with five colorways per style....
DITA Lancier X Maserati: Performance Meets Precision in the LSA-333
DITA Lancier has partnered with Maserati for a new limited-edition release that blend automotive design with technical eyewear. The collaboration introduces a single frame, the LSA-333, offered in three colorways: Rose Gold with Matte Black, Matte Black, and Brushed...
Nexus by Movitra: Mixing Titanium and Acetate
Movitra’s new collection, Nexus, introduces four limited edition frames. Each model limited to 555 individually numbered pieces. The frames combine titanium and acetate in a way that feels intentional rather than ornamental. Titanium and Acetate in Balance The...
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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...








