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Shwood Sunglasses: The Govy
(27 October 2009) - by Adrienne So Shwood, the new Portland label making classic frames out of wood, recently launched their latest model, the Govy (pictured above). Refining the retro looks of the Canby (below), their first pair, this new edition has a lighter, slimmer silhouette and comes in zebrawood. The Canby, which debuted in July 2009, is available in zebrawood, maple or wenge (a dark tropical hardwood). Each...
(27 October 2009) - by Adrienne So Shwood, the new Portland label making classic frames out of wood, recently launched their latest model, the Govy (pictured above). Refining the retro looks of the Canby (below), their first pair, this new edition has a lighter, slimmer silhouette and comes in zebrawood. The Canby, which debuted in July 2009, is available in zebrawood, maple or wenge (a dark tropical hardwood). Each...
Indivijual Eyewear
(06 October 2009) - Redefining the word and the way people view eye glasses, Indivijual custom eyewear allows customers to completely personalize their specs. The consummately crafted frames, comprised of cellulose acetate organic plastic from Italy and German hardware, reach for the best in eyeware. Attention to detail and level of service begins with a full assessment—including skin, hair and eye color, face shape and personality—and ends with...
(06 October 2009) - Redefining the word and the way people view eye glasses, Indivijual custom eyewear allows customers to completely personalize their specs. The consummately crafted frames, comprised of cellulose acetate organic plastic from Italy and German hardware, reach for the best in eyeware. Attention to detail and level of service begins with a full assessment—including skin, hair and eye color, face shape and personality—and ends with...
My BluBlockers
(06 August 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Immortalized in Dr. Geek's Venice Beach rap and late night half-hour infomercials, BluBlockers defined an iconic '80s style. Now the infamous sunglasses, re-named My BluBlockers, are back with retro appeal. Still boasting the same lens technology originally developed for astronauts, protecting eyes from treacherous UV rays and the even more harmful blue light rays, the reissue adds blue, green, pink, white...
(06 August 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Immortalized in Dr. Geek's Venice Beach rap and late night half-hour infomercials, BluBlockers defined an iconic '80s style. Now the infamous sunglasses, re-named My BluBlockers, are back with retro appeal. Still boasting the same lens technology originally developed for astronauts, protecting eyes from treacherous UV rays and the even more harmful blue light rays, the reissue adds blue, green, pink, white...
No Mas x Silver Lining Sports Shades
(10 July 2009) - NYC label No Mas knows that nothing says summer like vintage shades, prompting their recent collaboration with Silver Lining Opticians. The two styles, modeled after those worn by baseball star Reggie Jackson and tennis' sex-symbol Bjorn Borg, perfectly complement No Mas' unpretentious approach to sportswear. Reggie's Italian logo-free aviators sport golden monel (a nickel alloy) frames—perfect for a day at the ballpark. The pair...
(10 July 2009) - NYC label No Mas knows that nothing says summer like vintage shades, prompting their recent collaboration with Silver Lining Opticians. The two styles, modeled after those worn by baseball star Reggie Jackson and tennis' sex-symbol Bjorn Borg, perfectly complement No Mas' unpretentious approach to sportswear. Reggie's Italian logo-free aviators sport golden monel (a nickel alloy) frames—perfect for a day at the ballpark. The pair...
RetroSpecs & Co. Buffalo Horn Inlay Specs
(09 July 2009) - RetroSpecs & Co.'s Buffalo Horn Inlay collection is another class of shade. The outfit has dedicated themselves to the discovery, research, and restoration of antique lens frames since 1992. In the ensuing 17 years they have established themselves as masters of their craft, catering to the high profile tastes of celebrities such as Kobe Bryant and Orlando Bloom. The Buffalo Horn Inlay series specs...
(09 July 2009) - RetroSpecs & Co.'s Buffalo Horn Inlay collection is another class of shade. The outfit has dedicated themselves to the discovery, research, and restoration of antique lens frames since 1992. In the ensuing 17 years they have established themselves as masters of their craft, catering to the high profile tastes of celebrities such as Kobe Bryant and Orlando Bloom. The Buffalo Horn Inlay series specs...
Karen Walker Eyewear 2009
(11 May 2009) - Sucking the seriousness from fashion, Karen Walker's 2009 eyewear, dubbed "celebrate the sun," is a playful collection of both thoroughly modern and vintage-inspired specs. The New Zealand-based designer's unpretentious attitude is a common thread in all of her designs, since they began gracing the major runways a few years ago. An astute mix of nostalgia, luxury and street, her stylized but casual clothing is...
(11 May 2009) - Sucking the seriousness from fashion, Karen Walker's 2009 eyewear, dubbed "celebrate the sun," is a playful collection of both thoroughly modern and vintage-inspired specs. The New Zealand-based designer's unpretentious attitude is a common thread in all of her designs, since they began gracing the major runways a few years ago. An astute mix of nostalgia, luxury and street, her stylized but casual clothing is...
Carrera Vintage Racing Sunglasses Redux
(17 March 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Last Friday Italian designer Carrera launched their new line, resurrecting their own vintage sunglasses, in New York at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. The night felt like an '80s revival of the Mud Club with guests wearing the oversized frames in colors from blue to pink to white and a surprise performance by Blondie, who indulged the audience with her rarely-played song "Rapture,"...
(17 March 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Last Friday Italian designer Carrera launched their new line, resurrecting their own vintage sunglasses, in New York at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. The night felt like an '80s revival of the Mud Club with guests wearing the oversized frames in colors from blue to pink to white and a surprise performance by Blondie, who indulged the audience with her rarely-played song "Rapture,"...
Super Sunglasses Spring/Summer 2009
(09 March 2009) - Bursting onto the scene in 2007 with more color choices for their high-quality sunglasses than a bag of Skittles, Super continues to rock the retro sunglasses industry with their seemingly never-ending supply of rad colors and shapes. More than just a trendy item, Super sunglasses are manufactured in Italy and fitted with Zeiss lenses, designed to protect your eyes in a variety of conditions—from...
(09 March 2009) - Bursting onto the scene in 2007 with more color choices for their high-quality sunglasses than a bag of Skittles, Super continues to rock the retro sunglasses industry with their seemingly never-ending supply of rad colors and shapes. More than just a trendy item, Super sunglasses are manufactured in Italy and fitted with Zeiss lenses, designed to protect your eyes in a variety of conditions—from...
Shuron Eyewear
(12 February 2009) - We're always on the lookout for the perfect pair of shades and the classic design of Shuron, who has been producing well-made frames since 1865, was love at first sight. Making Shuron a brand especially worthy of consideration is their seemingly endless supply of choices, making it easy to find a pair of specs that suits any style, fits any face and serves its appropriate...
(12 February 2009) - We're always on the lookout for the perfect pair of shades and the classic design of Shuron, who has been producing well-made frames since 1865, was love at first sight. Making Shuron a brand especially worthy of consideration is their seemingly endless supply of choices, making it easy to find a pair of specs that suits any style, fits any face and serves its appropriate...
Chronicles of Never Sunglasses
(06 November 2008) - by Max Berlinger Former Ksubi designer Gareth Moody has his hands full these days. Not only is he hard at work on his ready-to-wear line Chronicles of Never, he's also about to debut his newest pet project: sunglasses. The term "shades" takes on a whole new meaning with Moody's creations, featuring huge frames and pitch-black tinted lenses that seem to reference Jackie O, Rachel...
(06 November 2008) - by Max Berlinger Former Ksubi designer Gareth Moody has his hands full these days. Not only is he hard at work on his ready-to-wear line Chronicles of Never, he's also about to debut his newest pet project: sunglasses. The term "shades" takes on a whole new meaning with Moody's creations, featuring huge frames and pitch-black tinted lenses that seem to reference Jackie O, Rachel...
Barton Perreira Eyewear
(17 October 2008) - Barton Perreira is a different kind of eye wear label. Unlike other luxury goods that have been getting a bad rap lately (and for good reason) the Los Angeles-based brand keeps it discreet. Now I don't know how you roll, but we don't know many people who enjoy covering themselves head-to-toe in someone else's initials. Yet for some reason designers think that diamante logos...
(17 October 2008) - Barton Perreira is a different kind of eye wear label. Unlike other luxury goods that have been getting a bad rap lately (and for good reason) the Los Angeles-based brand keeps it discreet. Now I don't know how you roll, but we don't know many people who enjoy covering themselves head-to-toe in someone else's initials. Yet for some reason designers think that diamante logos...
Han Eyeglass Frames
(01 October 2008) - Whether you're myopic or not, these Danish-designed frames by Han are timeless and versatile — great as either sunglasses or spectacles. Founded on 1 May 2008 by Hankjo Benhavn, the brand blends designs that have stood the test of time with traditional craftsmanship and a twist of originality to create a classic look. We like that they're neither too round, too slim nor too...
(01 October 2008) - Whether you're myopic or not, these Danish-designed frames by Han are timeless and versatile — great as either sunglasses or spectacles. Founded on 1 May 2008 by Hankjo Benhavn, the brand blends designs that have stood the test of time with traditional craftsmanship and a twist of originality to create a classic look. We like that they're neither too round, too slim nor too...
Eight Clear-framed Sunglasses
(03 July 2008) - by Piera Gelardi See-through specs have been popping up everywhere lately and old-school opticians Moscot recently released their limited-edition Nebb style inspired by fashion designer Chris Benz. These translucent shades comes in hues of cornflower blue, lavender, yellow, and amber. There are only 200 of each being produced so here are four other options for crystal-clear vision. Clockwise from top left: Moscot Nebb Limited-Edition...
(03 July 2008) - by Piera Gelardi See-through specs have been popping up everywhere lately and old-school opticians Moscot recently released their limited-edition Nebb style inspired by fashion designer Chris Benz. These translucent shades comes in hues of cornflower blue, lavender, yellow, and amber. There are only 200 of each being produced so here are four other options for crystal-clear vision. Clockwise from top left: Moscot Nebb Limited-Edition...
Ralph Lauren Driving Sunglasses
(21 December 2007) - Whether it's the retro '70s styling, the sinuous lines or our penchant for red accessories, these Ralph Lauren driving sunglasses recently made us take note in spite of their mega-brand pedigree. They're $220 and are available at select Ralph Lauren retail locations. Check their site to find an outpost near you....
(21 December 2007) - Whether it's the retro '70s styling, the sinuous lines or our penchant for red accessories, these Ralph Lauren driving sunglasses recently made us take note in spite of their mega-brand pedigree. They're $220 and are available at select Ralph Lauren retail locations. Check their site to find an outpost near you....
Slow and Steady Pop Up Store
(10 September 2007) - Mary Ping's Slow and Steady Wins the Race has garnered quite the cult following. In celebration of five years of abstract exploration, Ping brought her entire oeuvre of limited-edition pieces to the Lower East Side's Sol Moscot Optical Shop. Opened this past Saturday, 8 September 2007, for one week, the store will be selling its reservoir of wares for $100 a pop, including these...
(10 September 2007) - Mary Ping's Slow and Steady Wins the Race has garnered quite the cult following. In celebration of five years of abstract exploration, Ping brought her entire oeuvre of limited-edition pieces to the Lower East Side's Sol Moscot Optical Shop. Opened this past Saturday, 8 September 2007, for one week, the store will be selling its reservoir of wares for $100 a pop, including these...
Super Sunglasses
(26 July 2007) - Super, the newest project from Pig Magazine's Sean Beolchini and the Beckerman brothers, has taken the classic Wayfarer-style sunglasses and upped the ante with a virtual rainbow of unisex options—turquoise, cream, red, yellow, and blue—not to mention superior construction. Handmade in the legendary sunglass factories of Italy, each pair of slightly oversized frames is reinforced with Zeiss lenses and a gold-plated brand stamp inside....
(26 July 2007) - Super, the newest project from Pig Magazine's Sean Beolchini and the Beckerman brothers, has taken the classic Wayfarer-style sunglasses and upped the ante with a virtual rainbow of unisex options—turquoise, cream, red, yellow, and blue—not to mention superior construction. Handmade in the legendary sunglass factories of Italy, each pair of slightly oversized frames is reinforced with Zeiss lenses and a gold-plated brand stamp inside....
Colab Eyewear
(09 July 2007) - Touted as an 'anti-brand' by its creators, Colab Eyewear brings together a changing roster of artists to create a line that break all the rules of traditional shades. The fruits of this colab-oration of artists such as Perks & Mini, Eboy and Geoff McFetridge are quirky, playful, and a bit anarchistic. From sly inscriptions and removable lens stickers right down to artist-customized packaging, Colab...
(09 July 2007) - Touted as an 'anti-brand' by its creators, Colab Eyewear brings together a changing roster of artists to create a line that break all the rules of traditional shades. The fruits of this colab-oration of artists such as Perks & Mini, Eboy and Geoff McFetridge are quirky, playful, and a bit anarchistic. From sly inscriptions and removable lens stickers right down to artist-customized packaging, Colab...
Mosley Tribes Supports Free City
(26 September 2006) - I've been loving my Mosley Tribes sunglasses since I first started wearing them a couple months back. The styling is great, comfort perfect and optics top-notch. I've also been a long time fan of Nina Garduno's work at Fred Segal and her relatively new clothing line, FREECITY. This week the two come together with the launch of a limited edition series of sunglasses distributed...
(26 September 2006) - I've been loving my Mosley Tribes sunglasses since I first started wearing them a couple months back. The styling is great, comfort perfect and optics top-notch. I've also been a long time fan of Nina Garduno's work at Fred Segal and her relatively new clothing line, FREECITY. This week the two come together with the launch of a limited edition series of sunglasses distributed...
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