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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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Handcrafted Elegance: AHLEM’s Exclusive Frames
Founded in 2014 by Paris-born, Los Angeles-based designer Ahlem Manai-Platt, AHLEM Eyewear has become synonymous with precision craftsmanship and timeless design. Each pair of AHLEM frames is more than just an accessory; it’s a work of art, meticulously handcrafted in...
Limited Edition Charitable Eyewear for The edCFDA’s 10th Anniversary
The eyewear designers of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), known as the edCFDA, have come together to mark their 10th anniversary by launching a dedicated limited-edition eyewear collection. This milestone project not only celebrates a decade of...
FACE A FACE’s IM PERFECT Sunglasses
The IM PERFECT sunglasses are a standout release from FACE A FACE, in collaboration with Design Eyewear Group. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, these limited-edition sunglasses are more than just...
The Other Glasses: A New Wave in Limited Edition Eyewear
The Other Glasses is an independent luxury eyewear brand designed in Italy and handcrafted in Europe. The company prides itself on creating frames that merge art and science, offering durable, stylish, and highly functional eyewear. With a focus on high-quality...
DAIDO Sunglasses: A Limited Edition Masterpiece by Jacques Marie Mage
The DAIDO sunglasses, part of the KYOSHO collection by Jacques Marie Mage, offer an extraordinary blend of artistry, craftsmanship, and collectible exclusivity. This limited-edition release pays homage to timeless style and cultural richness, with just 500 pieces made...
DITA Lancier x OWNDAYS: A Limited-Edition Eyewear Collaboration
The collaboration between DITA Lancier and OWNDAYS brings together two distinct eyewear brands for a limited-edition collection that combines luxury craftsmanship with modern design. This partnership has resulted in a series of exclusive high-quality frames with an...
Oddity Spectacles: Eyewear Inspired by History’s Great Philosophers
Oddity Spectacles is an independent eyewear brand that draws inspiration from human curiosity, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge. Based on these principles, Oddity creates eyewear that is more than a fashion accessory, blending artistry with intellectual...
T-Generations: A Truly Unique Take on Titanium Eyeglasses
T-Generations is redefining the concept of titanium eyewear with unique frames that merges Japanese craftsmanship with an intentionally aged, eroded aesthetic. Frames That Stand Out What makes T-Generations particularly fascinating is their focus on creating...
Ultra Limited’s Latest Eyewear Release
Ultra Limited’s newest eyewear release is a carefully crafted set of glasses designed for those who appreciate individuality in their eyewear. As with every style from Ultra Limited, these new frames are limited in production. For this release there will only be 400...
Eyewear
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....
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...