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Will Benjamin is an advocate for independent eyewear and one of the driving forces behind Project Spex. With a passion for unique, collectible, and limited-edition eyewear, Will aims to inspire people to build their own collections through Project Spex, while supporting the success of independent opticals.
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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...
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...
Woodys Eyewear Introduces Two Limited Colorways for Summer
Woodys Eyewear returns this season with a fresh splash of color—just in time for summer. While the shapes are familiar, the limited-edition drop introduces two seasonal colorways for the sunglasses models SAT and UMA. Inspired by seaside hues and summer light, these...
Movitra x AC Milan: 2 New Limited Edition Sunglasses
Italian eyewear brand Movitra has launched a bold new collaboration that merges eyeglasses and sport. Introducing the Movitra x AC Milan Collection—a highly exclusive release of two new frames with only 75 pairs per style. These sunglasses are crafted to reflect the...
Eyewear
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...
Lenses
Can Glasses Help With Color Blindness?
The short answer is yes, there are in fact specialized lenses that can help correct color blindness. What’s even better? You don’t have to buy specific glasses for color blindness. Lenses that correct color blindness can be fitted into any pair of glasses, allowing...
What’s the Difference Between UV Protected and Polarized Sunglasses?
While out shopping for sunglasses you might have seen UV protection and polarization listed as features. While both are a good idea to have in your sunglasses, they serve different purposes. Understanding the difference between UV and polarized sunglasses is helpful...
Is Blue Light Really Something to Worry About?
What is Blue Light? Blue light is a type of visible light that sits on the spectrum just before ultraviolet (UV) light. It's a high-energy, short-wavelength light that makes up part of natural sunlight, as well as the light emitted from digital screens like...










