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 Luisa Casati.
A Frame Inspired by a Woman Who Lived as Art
Marchesa Luisa Casati was a figure of legend—an Italian heiress who didn’t just inspire art but became it. Known for her dramatic makeup, black veils, and nights spent wandering cemeteries with leashed greyhounds, she was a muse to movements like Futurism, Dadaism, and Surrealism. Her gaze, often enhanced with belladonna-dilated pupils and heavily rimmed eyes, left an indelible impression on artists like Boldini, Man Ray, and van Dongen. Casati blurred the lines between life and performance, and Amman captures this spirit in eyewear form: bold yet refined, structured yet fluid, timeless yet daring.
The Art of Amman: Sculpture in Black Acetate
Each Amman frame is crafted with meticulous precision, beginning as a block of Mazzucchelli acetate and shaped through a process that combines cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship. After the initial shaping by machine, the frame is sculpted by hand—carved, refined, and finished to create a dynamic surface that plays with light. The raised, sculpted browline is a direct nod to Casati’s painted-on arches.
The singlular color of the Amman frame is very intentional: absolute black, chosen for its depth and drama, reflects Casati’s signature style—a visual echo of her dark, theatrical presence and her love for shadows and spectacle.
Limited Edition and Highly Collectable
With only 200 pieces available worldwide, Amman is a collector’s item—each frame individually numbered, each one unique. It is eyewear made for those who seek not just to see, but to be seen. Bayria’s Amman is not just another pair of glasses. It is a frame shaped by Italian craftsmanship, infused with the spirit of a woman who refused to be defined by convention. It is an invitation to step into a world of mystery, theatricality, and bold self-expression.
About Bayria
Bayria Eyewear is an independent brand born from the creative pulse of Bari, Italy—a city where East meets West and Art Nouveau flourishes alongside Baroque influences. Bayria’s frames embody this blend of tradition and innovation, merging intricate details, sculptural shapes, and hand-finished elements into eyewear that feels both timeless and contemporary. Every frame is crafted using premium materials like Mazzucchelli acetate and shaped through a meticulous process that honors craftsmanship and storytelling. At its core, Bayria is about more than just glasses—it’s about wearable art, inspired by history, designed for the present, and built to last.
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About The Author:
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.
