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About DITA: Detail in Every Frame
Founded in 1995 by lifelong friends John Juniper and Jeff Solorio, DITA emerged from a shared passion for design, photography, and filmmaking. Dissatisfied with the uninspired eyewear options of the time, they sought to create a brand that embodied innovation,...
MAISON GALACTIQUE by T HENRI
T HENRI, has just released the MAISON GALACTIQUE collection. This groundbreaking collection features four distinct frame styles, each incorporating a fragment of the Muonionalusta meteorite, offering wearers a tangible connection to the cosmos. The Muonionalusta...
DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
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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...
Status 06: New Limited Edition Eyewear from Movitra
Movitra, known for their unique designs and Italian craftsmanship, has unveiled their latest creation: the Status 06. This limited-edition frame is available in both sunglasses and optical glasses, each offered in three distinct colorways, with only 555 pieces...
Best Places to Buy Independent Glasses in Philadelphia 2025
Philadelphia is a city where history meets modern innovation, and this blend extends to its independent eyewear scene. From the vibrant streets of Center City to the charming neighborhoods of Old City and beyond, Philadelphia offers a range of optical boutiques...
New Acetate Sunglasses by T HENRI: The Valour
T HENRI’s latest release, the Valour sunglasses, are inspired by the Aston Martin Valour. This limited-edition car was designed to celebrate Aston Martin's 110th anniversary and is a tribute to the brand’s legacy, merging classic design elements with modern...
Celebrate The Holidays With Woodys Limited-Edition XMAS III Sunglasses
This holiday season, Woodys Eyewear introduces the XMAS III collection, featuring the exclusive Wish sunglasses model. These sunglasses blend elegance with festive charm, making them a standout accessory for the season. Design Features of the Wish Sunglasses...
Jacques Marie Mage’s New 2001: A Space Odyssey Collection
Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) has unveiled its latest limited-edition sunglasses collection, inspired by Stanley Kubrick's cinematic masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey. The release includes two distinct frames, each meticulously crafted to pay homage to the film's...
T HENRI’s Birdcage Sunglasses: New Colorways Released
T HENRI has introduced four new colorways for the Birdcage frame, one of the brand’s best-selling styles. Inspired by the Maserati Tipo 61, famously known as the "Birdcage," these sunglasses celebrate the intersection of luxury eyewear and legendary automotive design....
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About DITA: Detail in Every Frame
Founded in 1995 by lifelong friends John Juniper and Jeff Solorio, DITA emerged from a shared passion for design, photography, and filmmaking. Dissatisfied with the uninspired eyewear options of the time, they sought to create a brand that embodied innovation,...
MAISON GALACTIQUE by T HENRI
T HENRI, has just released the MAISON GALACTIQUE collection. This groundbreaking collection features four distinct frame styles, each incorporating a fragment of the Muonionalusta meteorite, offering wearers a tangible connection to the cosmos. The Muonionalusta...
DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
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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...