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Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Chicago 2025
Chicago’s thriving culture and diverse neighborhoods make it an ideal city for discovering unique, independent eyeglass boutiques. These stores focus on craftsmanship, individuality, and exceptional customer service, ensuring an experience tailored to your style and...
Tuatara by T HENRI: Four New Colorways
T HENRI has unveiled four new colorways for its Tuatara sunglasses. Drawing inspiration from the SSC Tuatara hypercar, these sunglasses capture the essence of speed, precision, and exclusivity in wearable form, with production limited to less than a couple hundred...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Washington DC 2025
Washington, DC, is a city where sophistication meets individuality, making it a great destination for finding unique, independent eyewear. From the historic streets of Georgetown to the bustling corridors of downtown, D.C. offers a variety of boutique optical shops...
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KALEOS Unveils SHAPES #002: Limited-Edition Futuristic Eyewear
Continuing its legacy of innovative eyewear, KALEOS introduces SHAPES #002, the second installment in its exclusive KALEOS SHAPES collection. This limited-edition release, with only 250 units available worldwide, exemplifies the brand's commitment to pushing the...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in The San Francisco Metro 2024
San Francisco’s unique styles extend to its independent eyewear boutiques, where quality craftsmanship and creative designs take center stage. Unlike larger chains, these boutiques offer a thoughtful selection of frames from independent designers dedicated to artistry...
AHLEM x Beck: A Harmonious Fusion of Music and Eyewear
In a remarkable collaboration that bridges the worlds of music and fashion, French luxury eyewear brand AHLEM has partnered with acclaimed musician Beck to create a limited-edition capsule collection. This partnership merges Beck's eclectic artistic vision with...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Seattle 2024
Seattle’s creative spirit and appreciation for craftsmanship extend to its independent eyewear scene. Known for its unique blend of style and innovation, the city offers a range of boutiques where eyeglasses go beyond functionality to become part of your personal...
Boldly Fusing Luxury Eyewear and Hip-Hop Flair: DITA x NLE Choppa
In a dynamic collaboration that bridges the realms of luxury eyewear and hip-hop culture, DITA has partnered with acclaimed rapper NLE Choppa to introduce the limited-edition CREATOR x NLE Choppa frames. This exclusive release, limited to just 350 pairs, exemplifies a...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Miami 2024
Miami’s vibrant culture and fashion-forward scene make it an ideal city for discovering unique, independent eyeglass boutiques. Beyond the standard, these shops offer curated collections featuring frames that blend high-quality craftsmanship with bold, distinctive...
AHLEM’s Limited-Edition Louxor Frames
In a celebration of its 10th anniversary, AHLEM introduces the Louxor frames—a limited-edition collection that exemplifies the brand's dedication to timeless design and meticulous craftsmanship. Available in both optical and sunglass versions, each offered in three...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Los Angeles 2024
Los Angeles has a distinct style and creative spirit, and this vibrant city is no exception when it comes to independent eyewear. For those who appreciate high-quality frames that make a statement, LA is home to an array of independent eyeglass boutiques. In this...
New Hypercar Inspired Eyewear from T HENRI
T HENRI’s newest drop of eyewear is a tribute to cutting-edge hypercars, blending exceptional craftsmanship with inspiration drawn from some of the world’s most advanced vehicles. The collection, which includes Utopia, Taycan, Sian, and Estoque, offers exclusivity...
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Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Chicago 2025
Chicago’s thriving culture and diverse neighborhoods make it an ideal city for discovering unique, independent eyeglass boutiques. These stores focus on craftsmanship, individuality, and exceptional customer service, ensuring an experience tailored to your style and...
Tuatara by T HENRI: Four New Colorways
T HENRI has unveiled four new colorways for its Tuatara sunglasses. Drawing inspiration from the SSC Tuatara hypercar, these sunglasses capture the essence of speed, precision, and exclusivity in wearable form, with production limited to less than a couple hundred...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Washington DC 2025
Washington, DC, is a city where sophistication meets individuality, making it a great destination for finding unique, independent eyewear. From the historic streets of Georgetown to the bustling corridors of downtown, D.C. offers a variety of boutique optical shops...
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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...