Coming from Super by Retrosuperfuture out of Italy is their new frame the “Sonny.” The look is a clean, tasteful one which pays homage to 70’s bike riders, but also bears a low fit on the brow, holding a certain intensity despite a simple appearance that is reminiscent of futuristic imagery. Be bold. Be elegant. […]
6
May
Italian-made eyewear that is as bold as it is classic
28
Jan
Three customized Italian-made frames in homage to Detroit
The highly talented brothers over at RETROSUPERFUTURE have collaborated with Carhartt’s premium Work In Progress sub label to release their latest collection of handmade eyewear. Specifically for the upcoming 2014 Spring/Summer season, RETROSUPERFUTURE have taken three of their silhouettes and had them customized by Carhartt WIP, who names each frame after an area of their hometown […]
12
Dec
Handmade Italian eyewear from "Motorpsycho" SS14 season
The talented brothers behind the RETROSUPERFUTURE brand release the first offering from their upcoming “Motorpsycho” Spring/Summer 2014 collection — “an eccentric ode to liberty and rebellion, that traces its origins back to the 70s with the emergence of psychedelia, biker culture and spiritual madness,” explains SUPER. The Milan-based label crafts some of the better eyewear out there, […]
16
Oct
Another collaboration from the Portland, Oregon-based brands
Last week we showed the latest high profile collaboration from Pendleton Woolen Mills to be unveiled — their limited edition Ural Gaucho Rambler motorcycle. This week brings another coveted team up with wood eyeglass maker Shwood — makers of the Wood Wayfarer and “Canby Stone” sunglasses. The two Portland, Oregon companies have teamed up on […]
31
May
Only 200 limited edition handmade frames to be made
Last year we posted the Shwood “Canby” — the Wood Wayfarer, and now the Oregon eyewear company is moving their Canby frame to other materials, namely stone. The “Canby Stone” is real slate attached to a Birch wood frame, with hand-poured pewter inlays to complete the unexpected look. The “Canby Stone” sunglasses will be available in […]
29
May
Iconic frames get updated in two new collections
You’d literally have to be the most unstylish dude in the world to go wrong with a pair of Wayfarers. Despite their endless popularity among the hipsterati, it seems like their iconic shape and timeless appeal will never fade (and probably shouldn’t). Of course you still gotta keep things fresh, so Ray-Ban is releasing two […]
28
May
Salinger, Thompson, Burroughs & more for Summer 2013
Native Sons gets literary for their latest eyewear collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Their “Sons of Glory” collection looks to the world of American literature for its inspiration, tapping iconic authors J.D. Salinger, William Burroughs, Hunter S. Thompson, Jack Kerouac and more for their taste in frames. All models are crafted of high grade materials such […]
29
Mar
Italy & Korea collaborate on acetate luxury eyewear
Seoul boutique 10 Corso Como lines up again with Milano eyewear makers SUPER to celebrate their 5th year in existence. Under the creative guidance of Korean pop star Super Junior, SUPER took its acetate Classic frame and added touches of gold detailing and matched it with multifunctional tobacco Carl Zeiss lenses. Meanwhile an “SJ” signature […]
