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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...
Jacques Marie Mage Launches The Marianne Faithfull Collection
Jacques Marie Mage has unveiled its latest limited-edition release: the Marianne Faithfull by JMM collection. This tribute honors the enduring influence of singer, actress, and cultural icon Marianne Faithfull through the introduction of a single new...
Tejesta Partners with DBD Racing to Equip Riders with Collectable Eyewear
American eyewear brand Tejesta has officially partnered with motocross team DBD Racing to outfit every rider on the team with Tejesta sunglasses. The partnership brings together two groups with a shared appreciation for performance, individuality, and gear that’s...
T HENRI x Rêve: Collectable Sunglasses With Retro Style
T HENRI, has partnered with fashion label Rêve to release a new capsule collection that feels more like an architectural fantasy than a seasonal drop. The T HENRI x Rêve Collection introduces three distinct sunglass silhouettes—DINO, SKYLINE, and VALKYRIE II—each...
KREWE x LoveShackFancy: Collectable Sunglasses with Soft-spoken Flair
KREWE, the New Orleans-based eyewear label, has teamed up with LoveShackFancy, the fashion brand behind some of today’s most nostalgic, floral-filled aesthetics. The result is a limited-edition capsule of sunglasses that blends old-world romanticism with bold,...
DITA Honors Elvis Presley with a Limited Edition Grand-Decade Release
To mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, DITA has reimagined one of its most celebrated frames—the Grand-Decade—with a distinct tribute to the King of Rock & Roll. Released as a limited edition, the Grand-Decade x Elvis Presley blends iconic...
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Vinylize X Rammstein: Eyewear Crafted with Intent
The Vinylize X Rammstein collection introduces six new frame designs, each limited to just 160 pairs. Every model is serial numbered, and nothing about the release feels casual. Like the band itself, the collection follows a strict logic where form, material, and...
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....
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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...











