Persol Vintage Celebration
Persol jumps in a time machine back to the ’60s to revive three vintage colourways: 1961′s Tabacco Virginia (above), 1968′s Caffé, and 69′s Terra de Sienna. The colourways come in some of their most popular sunglasses and optical styles. Persol . . .
Richard Nicoll X Ksubi 2013
With Nicoll’s first men’s line debuting this summer, its only right that the line get a sunglasses collection to match. The label teamed up with Ksubi to create a six piece collection of frames that combine classic frame shapes with metal inserts that surround the lenses for a modern twist. Eyegoodies . . .
Ray-Ban Aluminum Clubmaster
Introduced in the ’80s, Ray-Ban gives its half-rimmed classic a 21st century update with the release of the Aluminium Clubmaster. While the trademark silhouette remains fully intact, as it should be, the frame receives a subtle overhaul with an injection lightweight and durable aluminium hardware. $195-$245, Ray-Ban . . .
Smith & Norbu for Kapok
Hong Kong boutique Kapok collaborates with eyewear craftsmen Smith & Norbu to create two exclusive frames. Two frames are available in thick yak or buffalo horn that have been sourced from the Tibetan plateau which are each cut, pressed, flattened, and finished by hand to craft just one frame. $438, Kapok . . .
Shwood Stone Sunglasses
The last time we heard from Shwood, they were making some pretty amazing wooden sunglasses. Now the company is moving to another natural element. Shwood’s Stone Collection ($295+) includes two styles — the Wayfarer-esque Canby and the vintage-y Belmont — that are made with real slate stone that’s fused with birch wood to create a...
Warby Parker Hayworth Collection
Warby Parker introduces a capsule collection of frames with styling cues inspired by the ’40s and classic cinema. The premium yet reasonably priced range matches colourful acetates with high end Japanese titanium and can be purchased as a non-prescription frame or a sunglass frame (with or w/o prescription) that has polarized lenses standard. $145-$195, Warby...
Tom Ford Robbie
Interchangeability is the name of the game with Tom Ford’s latest piece of eyewear, The Robbie. The frame has a bridge that flips up so you can quickly remove the frame and swap it out with the included aviator-style frame when you want a bolder look. They’ve even matching temple tips to complete the look....
Ray-Ban Squared Clubmaster
The familiar silhouette of the timeless Clubmaster swaps its rounded lenses for a more angular shape with the new Squared Clubmaster. The signature half-rim maintains the classic look and details while the sharper lines bring the design into the 21st century. $145-$150, Ray-Ban>
Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow Golden Gun Sunglasses
The always daring Jeremy Scott has linked up with Linda Farrow for the certainly inventive Golden Gun Sunglasses from his Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Using a machine gun template as a basis for the temples on the shades, the gold headpiece frames are composed of nickel and silver and have been paired with brown lenses. The Second...
Saturdays Walker Sunglasses
Popular NY-based Surf boutique Saturdays adds another piece of the puzzle to its ever expanding lifestyle range with the debut of their first line of sunglasses. The Walker is a classic shape with a Saturdays twist, handmade Japanese frames, glass polarized lenses w/ anti-reflective coating, and sturdy five-barrel hinges. $295, Saturdays
Lancier Spring ’13 Preview
Dita previews the latest from its upcoming 2013 Lancier range and the frames are as bold and over-engineered as you would expect them to be. Built from titanium, zyl acetate, and rubber, the glasses also continue the line’s performance theme with interchangeable earstems and low-profile side shields.
Mykita x Moncler 2012 Fall/Winter Eyewear Collection
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, French-founded, Milan-based Moncler has partnered with German eyewear manufacturer Mykita for a collaborative collection of contemporary sunglasses. Inspired by the credo “from mountain peaks to the city streets,” the collection features the previously seen Lino model – paying homage to explorer Lino Lacedelli – and the newly developed Lionel...
Persol Vintage Sunglasses
Forget “vintage-style” — if you’ve got the bucks, these are the real McCoy. With only five pairs currently available, these Persol Vintage Sunglasses ($1,170-$1,250) are the definition of limited — and that’s not surprising, considering they hail from the ’70s and ’80s, and were unearthed in a French antique shop. All five pairs sport original...
