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T HENRI Moonbeam: A New Direction Shaped by Haute Couture
T HENRI has released a new limited edition frame, The Moonbeam, created in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Tamara Ralph. This release marks a clear shift from the visual language T HENRI is best known for. Instead of bold frames and familiar geometry, The...
Press Eyewear Carved: Sculpture, Sound, and Structure
Press Eyewear has introduced a new collection called Carved, a release that places metal construction at the center of the design story. The collection includes four new frame styles, each offered in both sunglass and optical versions, with five colorways per style....
DITA Lancier X Maserati: Performance Meets Precision in the LSA-333
DITA Lancier has partnered with Maserati for a new limited-edition release that blend automotive design with technical eyewear. The collaboration introduces a single frame, the LSA-333, offered in three colorways: Rose Gold with Matte Black, Matte Black, and Brushed...
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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
T HENRI Moonbeam: A New Direction Shaped by Haute Couture
T HENRI has released a new limited edition frame, The Moonbeam, created in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Tamara Ralph. This release marks a clear shift from the visual language T HENRI is best known for. Instead of bold frames and familiar geometry, The...
Press Eyewear Carved: Sculpture, Sound, and Structure
Press Eyewear has introduced a new collection called Carved, a release that places metal construction at the center of the design story. The collection includes four new frame styles, each offered in both sunglass and optical versions, with five colorways per style....
DITA Lancier X Maserati: Performance Meets Precision in the LSA-333
DITA Lancier has partnered with Maserati for a new limited-edition release that blend automotive design with technical eyewear. The collaboration introduces a single frame, the LSA-333, offered in three colorways: Rose Gold with Matte Black, Matte Black, and Brushed...
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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...
