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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...
T HENRI Unleashes The NEVERA: Sunglasses Inspired by an All-Electric Hypercar
T HENRI continues to bridge the worlds of high-performance automotive design and high-end eyewear with the release of its latest collectible: The NEVERA. Drawing direct inspiration from the Rimac Nevera, an all-electric hypercar celebrated for its cutting-edge...
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...
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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How Do UV Rays Affect Your Eyes?
What Are UV Rays? Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun. There are three main types of UV rays: UVA, UVB, and UVC. While UVC rays are blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and don’t reach us, both UVA and UVB rays...
When Should I Update My Prescription
Keeping your vision sharp is important, but regular eye exams do more than just ensure you can see clearly. An eye exam can also serve as a window into your overall health. Eye doctors can detect various health conditions that may not show other obvious symptoms,...
How Can a First-Time Wearer Adapt to Progressive Lenses?
Progressive lenses are an alternative to bifocal and trifocal lenses. They offer a seamless transition between different vision zones, leaving no visible lines on the lenses. Progressive lenses have three vision zones: Near, intermediate and far. Learn more about how...











