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DITA Releases MM.100 Sunglasses to Celebrate 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe
To mark what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, DITA has introduced the MM.100—a limited-edition sunglasses frame designed to honor her legacy. The frame draws on Monroe’s lasting influence on fashion and film, combining familiar elements of old...
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...
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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...
FACE A FACE Celebrates 30th Anniversary With 2 New Sunglass Styles
To mark its 30th anniversary, FACE A FACE has released two commemorative sunglasses that embody the brand’s deep connection to artistic expression, structure, and color. The new models, FACES 1 and FACES 2, reflect the journey and future of the brand. The...
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DITA Releases MM.100 Sunglasses to Celebrate 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe
To mark what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, DITA has introduced the MM.100—a limited-edition sunglasses frame designed to honor her legacy. The frame draws on Monroe’s lasting influence on fashion and film, combining familiar elements of old...
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...
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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...
