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Kurokawa by JMM: Collectable Sunglasses Rooted in Japanese Architectural Heritage
Jacques Marie Mage continues its exploration of cultural icons through the reintroduction of the Kyosho Collection—a special series of frames dedicated to Japanese masters of art, architecture, and philosophy. The latest release in this series is the Kurokawa, a...
JF REY Celebrates 40th Anniversary with the Limited Edition ICONIC40
To mark its 40th anniversary, JF REY has unveiled the ICONIC40—a limited-edition frame that encapsulates the brand’s bold legacy in eyewear design. Created as a tribute to four decades of creative independence and technical exploration, the ICONIC40 reflects both JF...
I Love Gold by PRESS Eyewear: Collectable Gold Leaf Eyewear
PRESS Eyewear’s latest release—I Love Gold—brings together luxury materials, precise finish work, and limited-edition scarcity. The collection includes eight base styles drawn from PRESS’s existing Streamline and Dreamers lines, but because some models are offered in...
Matsuda’s Heritage Collection: Timeless Craft, Never Replicated
Matsuda’s Heritage Collection is a living archive of the brand’s most iconic and experimental frames, carefully reissued in small batches and never reproduced once sold out. Each piece in the collection carries with it a timestamp of originality, a commitment to...
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...
Cazal Marks 50 Years with the 050 Anniversary Edition
To celebrate half a century of bold, visionary design, Cazal has unveiled the 050 Anniversary Edition—a limited-edition frame that honors the legacy of Cazal's founder Cari Zalloni. This commemorative release embodies the creativity and elegance that have defined...
Masunaga Celebrates 120 Years with Collectable Eyeglasses from Edition 120
For its 120th anniversary, Masunaga has launched a new limited-edition collection, Edition 120, introducing five commemorative frames—two of which have now been revealed. Edition 120: Radio City & Lex Radio City Radio City is a refined, round model crafted...
Eyewear
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...
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...
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...











