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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...
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Limited Edition Luxury: About Jacques Marie Mage
Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) is a luxury eyewear brand renowned for its limited-edition designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and unique collaborations. Founded in 2014 by French designer Jerome Mage, the Los Angeles-based company is a symbol of exclusivity and artistic...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Miami 2025
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...
T HENRI’s First Collaboration Sunglasses
T HENRI has joined forces with Mararo, a Milan-based bespoke atelier, to unveil the "I Sei Mari" collection. This collaboration marks the first in T HENRI’s history and introduces the Tirreno frame, a striking design named after the Tyrrhenian Sea. The collection...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Seattle 2025
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...
The Jacques Marie Mage SERGEANT Collection
Jacques Marie Mage introduces the SERGEANT collection, a unique reinterpretation of five signature frame shapes adorned with military camouflage patterns. Each frame is limited to just 50 pieces. This limited release offers eyewear enthusiasts and collectors a rare...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in The San Francisco Metro 2025
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...
Introducing T HENRI’s New GTB Sunglasses
T HENRI, known for its ultra-luxury, micro-production eyewear, has unveiled the GTB, an exclusive frame inspired by the iconic Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. This frame embodies a fusion of high-performance automotive design and meticulous craftsmanship, offering a unique...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in The Atlanta Metro 2025
Atlanta’s culture and creativity make it an excellent city to explore independent eyeglass boutiques. These stores offer carefully selected frames that showcase quality craftsmanship and unique designs. Each boutique focuses on personalized service, ensuring customers...
Limited-Edition 007 Sunglasses by Barton Perreira
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun, Barton Perreira has introduced the exclusive 007 Scaramanga sunglasses. These limited-edition frames pay tribute to the film's antagonist, Francisco Scaramanga, and are meticulously...
Eyewear
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...
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What to Know About Screen Time and Your Eye Health
How Does Screen Time Affect Eye Health? Spending long periods of time looking at digital screens—whether it's a computer, tablet, smartphone, or television—can strain your eyes and lead to discomfort. This discomfort is often referred to as digital eye strain...
What Are Photochromic Lenses?
Photochromic lenses are lenses that function as normal glasses while indoors and darken upon going outside. While many people are familiar with the term "Transition Lens," it's important to note that this specifically refers to a brand of photochromic lenses made by...
Can the Wrong Glasses Prescription Damage Your Eyes?
Maybe you haven't updated your prescription in a while, or recently broke your glasses and switched back to an older pair, or maybe you're just curious if the wrong prescription can damage your eyes. Thankfully the short answer for most people is no. While an...
