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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...
Cutler and Gross x The Great Frog: Limited Edition Eyeglasses
British eyewear brand Cutler and Gross has teamed up with legendary London jeweler The Great Frog to create a bold, limited-edition line of collectible eyeglasses. Most frames in the collection are limited to just 350 pairs or less, combining premium craftsmanship...
Redefining Titanium Eyewear: Blackfin’s Origin-R Sunglasses
In January 2025, Blackfin introduced the Origin-R Capsule at the MIDO eyewear exhibition in Milan, unveiling two striking new sunglasses: ARC-R and SLOT-R. Now available for purchase, these models reflect the future of titanium eyewear—bold, lightweight, and...
Eyewear

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...
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...