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Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in The Denver Metro 2025
The Denver Metro area has a mix of urban vibrancy and outdoor lifestyles, the region offers a variety of eyewear boutiques catering to diverse tastes and needs. From modern styles to timeless designs, these stores focus on quality craftsmanship and unique frames that...
WALALAND A Limited-Edition Collab by Anne & Valentin
Anne & Valentin, has partnered with French artist Camille Walala to introduce the limited-edition WALALAND collection. This exclusive series features three distinct frames—LALA1, LALA2, and LALA3—each available in three unique colorways. The WALALAND...
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...
Eyewear

Tejesta: Collectible Eyeglasses as Wearable Art
Tejesta is an independent eyewear brand founded and based in Miami, Florida. The company has a focus on creating collectible eyeglasses that double as wearable art. With each frame individually numbered, Tejesta frames are designed for people who value exclusivity....

T HENRI Channels Classic Automotive Luxury With The DUSENBURG
T HENRI introduces the DUSENBERG frame—a limited-edition eyewear piece inspired by the legendary Duesenberg SSJ cabriolet. This release pays homage to an era of unparalleled luxury and performance, encapsulating the spirit of the 1930s in a modern accessory. What...

HÉRITAGE by Jacques Marie Mage: Collectable Buffalo Horn Eyeglasses
Jacques Marie Mage unviels one of its most refined and exclusive offerings to date: the Héritage Collection. This limited series reintroduces seven of the brand’s most iconic frame designs—each reimagined in responsibly sourced Buffalo Horn. Produced in micro...
Lenses

How Do I Get the Thinnest Lens Possible?
Whether you're purchasing your first pair of glasses or looking for a new set of frames you'll want to understand the different factors that contribute to the thickness of your lenses, especially if you have a higher prescription. Having thick lenses can impact not...

How Important is Pupillary Distance (PD)?
What is PD (Pupillary Distance)? Pupillary Distance (PD), is the measurement of distance between your pupils. PD plays a varying role in eyewear fitting depending on the strength of your prescription and the size of your frames. When selecting a pair of glasses...

All About Progressive Lenses
What Are Progressive Lenses? Progressive lenses are multifocal lenses designed to correct vision at various distances. Unlike traditional bifocals or trifocals, which have distinct lines separating different viewing zones, progressive lenses offer a smooth...