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T HENRI Gives the Sian a Finish Line
T HENRI’s Sian was already built with the brand’s usual formula of limited production, sharp lines, and supercar influence. Its new Finish Line colorway gives that frame a cleaner, more memorable twist. Instead of just another color update, T HENRI turned the Sian...
Jacques Marie Mage and the Art of Story-Driven Eyewear
Who is Jacques Marie Mage? Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) is an eyewear brand built around limited-edition frames, handmade craftsmanship, and strong narrative. Since launching in 2014, the brand has built a reputation for making luxury eyewear that's worth talking...
What Makes Eyewear Collectable?
Most glasses are made to solve a problem. They help someone see better, protect their eyes from the sun, or finish off an outfit for the day. Collectable eyewear does more than that. It stays with you. It feels worth noticing, worth remembering, and worth keeping long...
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George Cortina for JMM: Refinement Without Excess
Jacques Marie Mage has released the latest chapter in its ongoing partnership with stylist and image maker George Cortina. The new George Cortina for JMM collection introduces three limited edition frames: Delean, Cortina, and Hollywood. Each model arrives in smaller...
Vinylize X Rammstein: Eyewear Crafted with Intent
The Vinylize X Rammstein collection introduces six new frame designs, each limited to just 160 pairs. Every model is serial numbered, and nothing about the release feels casual. Like the band itself, the collection follows a strict logic where form, material, and...
T HENRI Moonbeam: A New Direction Shaped by Haute Couture
T HENRI has released a new limited edition frame, The Moonbeam, created in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Tamara Ralph. This release marks a clear shift from the visual language T HENRI is best known for. Instead of bold frames and familiar geometry, The...
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...
Eyewear
T HENRI Gives the Sian a Finish Line
T HENRI’s Sian was already built with the brand’s usual formula of limited production, sharp lines, and supercar influence. Its new Finish Line colorway gives that frame a cleaner, more memorable twist. Instead of just another color update, T HENRI turned the Sian...
Jacques Marie Mage and the Art of Story-Driven Eyewear
Who is Jacques Marie Mage? Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) is an eyewear brand built around limited-edition frames, handmade craftsmanship, and strong narrative. Since launching in 2014, the brand has built a reputation for making luxury eyewear that's worth talking...
What Makes Eyewear Collectable?
Most glasses are made to solve a problem. They help someone see better, protect their eyes from the sun, or finish off an outfit for the day. Collectable eyewear does more than that. It stays with you. It feels worth noticing, worth remembering, and worth keeping long...
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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...
