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MULSANNE by T HENRI: Sunglasses Inspired by Bentley Elegance
T HENRI has introduced a new sunglass style: the MULSANNE. A collector-grade frame inspired by the Bentley Mulsanne, Bentley’s luxury flagship from 2010–2020. From its commanding presence to its precision-engineered details, the MULSANNE captures the quiet authority...
New Collectable Buffalo Horn Eyeglasses by Akoni
Akoni has introduced a new level of refinement to its eyewear offerings with the release of the Crafted Cosmo a frame that reimagines Akoni's classic Wellington through the unique texture, warmth, and depth of buffalo horn. A Unique Look With Every Frame Unlike...
Speedtail by T HENRI: McLaren Inspired Collectable Sunglasses
T HENRI’s latest release, the Speedtail, is a frame inspired by one of the most sophisticated and aerodynamic road cars ever created—the McLaren Speedtail. Known for its streamlined silhouette, futuristic engineering, and limited production, the McLaren Speedtail set...
Jacques Marie Mage Introduces Éditions Pliables: Collectable Folding Eyeglasses
Jacques Marie Mage launches Éditions Pliables, an all-new limited-edition series that introduces two elegant, foldable titanium frames: the Archibald and the Koenig. Designed with the spirit of modernism and precision, these frames combine Japanese craftsmanship with...
T HENRI Unveils The C2: New Limited Edition Sunglasses
T HENRI’s newest release, the C2, channels the sculptural aggression and sleek performance of the Nazca C2 supercar into a highly collectible piece of eyewear. Bold, refined, and unmistakable in silhouette, this new sunglass frame embodies the balance between design...
A Study in Simplicity: MOREL and Jean Nouvel Collaborate Once More
In their sixth collaboration, French eyewear house MOREL and celebrated architect Jean Nouvel return with a new edition of minimalist sunglasses. The partnership continues to blur the lines between industrial design and wearable object. These latest frames build upon...
LOOK Joins Forces With FM Factory Racing Team to Launch the TRI-X Sunglasses
In a bold fusion of speed, vision, and innovation, LOOK Eyewear has announced its official technical partnership with the FM Factory Racing Team, one of the most promising new entrants to the Enduro World Championship. This dynamic collaboration marks the debut of the...
Pastel Toned Collectable Eyeglasses: Suede by Jacques Marie Mage
This ultra-limited capsule breathes soft-spoken vibrancy into five of the brand’s most celebrated silhouettes, each reimagined in sun-faded matte pastel hues. Crafted in plant-based acetate and produced in just 50 pieces per colorway, the Suede collection presents a...
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...
Eyewear
Jacques Marie Mage Unveils Yellowstone VI
Jacques Marie Mage has launched Yellowstone VI, the sixth installment in its Yellowstone series of limited-edition releases. The collection draws inspiration from Yellowstone’s landscapes, wildlife, and spirit. Yellowstone VI includes four new frame styles—each...
The Other Glasses: Approaching One Year of Exclusivity
In fall of 2024 The Other Glasses made its debut with a collection that captured attention for its limited nature, craftsmanship and design. Now, approaching its first anniversary, the brand has stuck to its principles: understated luxury, meticulous craftsmanship,...
Vinylize Launches CYKLO: A New Spin on Sustainable Eyewear
Vinylize Eyewear, long known for its iconic use of upcycled vinyl records in frame design, has taken a bold new leap in sustainability with the launch of the CYKLO collection. This new line introduces not only a fresh design direction but also a new material...
Lenses
What to Know When Adjusting to a New Prescription
Why Does It Take Time to Adjust to a New Prescription? When you receive a new prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, your eyes and brain need time to adapt to the changes in vision. Even a small adjustment in lens power or switching to a different lens...
What Are The Different Types of Eyeglass Lenses?
What Are Single Vision Lenses? Single vision lenses are designed to correct vision at one specific distance. They have a uniform lens power throughout, which makes them suitable for people who only need correction for either near vision, intermediate vision, or...
Reading Glasses and Your Unique Frames
What Are Reading Glasses? Reading glasses are a practical solution for those who experience difficulty focusing on close-up text or objects, a common issue as we age, known as presbyopia. They are specifically designed to provide the additional magnification...











