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Bayria Eyewear’s Amman: Limited Edition Artistic Sunglasses
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...
Etnia Barcelona Unveils Ibiza Vol. 5: Collectable Sunglasses With Mediterranean Spirit
Etnia Barcelona has introduced Ibiza Vol. 5, a limited-edition eyewear collection that encapsulates the essence of the Mediterranean island with the same name. This collection features four new frame designs—Ibiza 8, Ibiza 9, Ibiza 10 and Ibeza 11, each available in...
Weightless by Deadwood x Vasuma: Rimless, Recycled, and Radically Limited
Weightless is a new limited edition eyewear collection that strips away excess and elevates essentials. A collaboration between Stockholm-based brands Deadwood and Vasuma, the collection features two rimless sunglass models—Colletti and Macrelaps—crafted from...
Valdo Eyewear: Italian Craftsmanship Refined into Collectible Eyeglasses
Valdo is an independent eyewear brand that creates eyeglasses as wearable art—each frame shaped by tradition, refined by design, and distinguished by detail. Rooted in the Italian mountains and made by artisans with generations of experience, Valdo frames are a...
T HENRI YURUS: Collectible Eyewear Inspired by the Lamborghini Urus
The T HENRI YURUS frame is the latest release from one of the most respected names in collectible eyewear. Drawing inspiration from the Lamborghini Urus—an aggressive and elegant SUV—the YURUS frame translates high-performance design into a bold, luxury sunglass...
SKINS by Woodys: Limited Edition Sunglasses
Woodys Eyewear has unveiled its latest capsule collection, SKINS, a celebration of individuality and the diverse spectrum of human skin tones. This thoughtfully curated series features four distinct models—Cocoa, Sand, Sienna, and Jasper—each crafted from premium...
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...
Eyewear

Just Unleashed by T HENRI: Four Hyper-Limited Colorways for the Berlinette Frame
T HENRI expands its high-performance eyewear collection with four new colorways for the Berlinette frame, each limited to just 99 numbered pieces. Designed as a wearable homage to the Ferrari F12berlinetta, these frames channel the raw speed, sonic signature, and...

T HENRI Releases Four New Collectable Colors for the Drophead Sunglasses
T HENRI continues its pursuit of progressive design with the release of four new limited-edition colorways for its celebrated Drophead frame. Inspired by the elegance of the Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé and the spirit of Art Deco socialites, these frames blend vintage...

T HENRI CO2 White Diamond Edition 111: A One-of-One Masterpiece
With the release of the CO2 White Diamond Edition 111, T HENRI redefines what it means to create limited edition eyewear. This isn’t just a rare frame—it’s a singular object of art and symbolism, meticulously handcrafted and produced only once. There will never be a...
Lenses

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...