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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Hankjobenhavn Sunglasses






Hankjobenhavn Sunglasses have quickly become a favourite of mine since launching in 2008. The Danish eyewear company, who’s clothing collection is just as impressive, follow principles of mixing traditional construction and craftsmanship with originality and classical design.

Taking inspiration from the 50’s, their newest collection is available at London’s Garbstore.

Stussy x CLS Glasses


CLS are making a lot of good moves at the moment, on the back of hearing about their Morph Series is news about this most recent project with Stussy. The outcome is a refined pair of frames, the blend together each others approach and concept. With two versions in production, the black lenses are exclusive to the Honeyee.Store and the clear lenses are available Stussy and CLS retailers.

All pics & info via www.slamxhype.com

KBL Collection 2

Inspired by a visit to a vintage eyewear showroom in Italy by one of KBL's founders, their latest collection features classic aviator and wayfarer-style frame shapes awash in a selection of colorful Italian acetates.

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All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Dita 2010 Releases – Grandmaster-Three, Landmark, Prestige










Dita presents three more new styles for 2010. First up is the third installment to the Grandmaster series – larger and more demanding than it’s predecessors. The Landmark follows in the success of the Dita Ambassador, bringing about a large square version. The Prestige is a modern optical frame with subtle details. All three frames are manufactured in Japan and from handcrafted Zyl Acetate and Titanium.

Available now at Dita Legends.

All pics & info via www.highsnobiety.com

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Mosley Tribes for Native Son

Southern California brands Mosley Tribes and Native Son have teamed up to reinterpret Mosley's Lyndel frame in a hand-molded, matte tungsten acetate accented with quadrilateral gunmetal inlays. The frame will come in two sunglasses lens options or an anti-reflective lens for prescription use.

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All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Monday, February 22, 2010

Martin Margiela Icognito Assemblé Sunglasses


While the Assemblé ditches the unconventional shield styling of previous frames, it still manages to make a statement with an aviator frame wrapped in another frame of acetate that's been split apart.

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All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Salt Optics Collection One 2010




Salt's 2010 eyewear collection keeps it simple and refined with beautiful acetates, clean lines, and durable titanium. Frames like the Olllie (after the jump) are nods to vintage optical styles while the Dafoe (above) showcases its subtle angular details mixed with earstems of richly colored acetates.

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All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Estede for Bentley


Luxury eyewear makers, Estede of Austria, have collaborated with Bentley on a line of sunglasses wrapped in precious metal choices of silver palladium, 18kt gold, or platinum. The glasses will also come with an additional set of lenses for varying conditions and can be custom engraved.

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All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

L.G.R Sunglasses


Designed after vintage sunglasses discovered in his grandfather's personal property, Luca Gnecchi Ruscone's line of eyewear is "the meeting between Italy and Africa, a mixture of adventure and romanticism".

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All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

NATIVE SON x MOSLEY TRIBES Lyndel








From a role as a former Band of Outsiders affiliate, Kyle Fitzgibbons set out to create his own menswear label titled NATIVE SON. The Los Angeles based luxury menswear line focuses on strong elements of tailoring in suits, outerwear and shirting as they expand their aesthetic into a special collection with eyewear purveyors, MOSLEY TRIBES.

The revamped Lyndel model comes in a matte tungsten acetate with a quadrilaterial gunmetal inlay. Each frame comes in three lens options, Brown Mineral Glass Photochromic, Mineral Glass Grey, and anti-reflectant clear for optical customers. In addition to the eyewear, the two parties have also looked to photographer Eric Gray Davis to create a 3-D HD lookbook which will debut at New York’s Men’s Fashion Week.

The NATIVE SON x MOSLEY TRIBES Lyndel will hit stores later this summer.

Al pics & info via www.hypebeast.com

Monday, February 8, 2010

Pre Release: Super Kids


Mounted with Carl Zeiss lenses, every product has been carefully tailored for kids.

12 colors are available for this Super Kids Collection.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THEM AND TO SEE ALL THE COLORS

All pics & info via SUPER

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Ralph Lauren Aviator


While the aviator shape is perfect on its own, Polo gives the pilot staple sophisticated upgrade with wooden ear stems that contrast nicely with the the polished chrome frame.


Link: $260

All pics & info via www.acquiremag.com

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

WASTE (TWICE) – WT & Co. Boston Glasses

Japanese label WASTE (TWICE) releases the WT & Co. Boston Glasses as part of their Spring 2010 release. The glasses are handmade and features celluloid material. It also comes in a stylish plaid puch and is available now at Ark Nets.

All pics & info via www.swipelife.com

Monday, February 1, 2010

Han Kjøbenhavn Spring/Summer 2010 Eyewear






Han Kjøbenhavn delivers look from their Spring/Summer 2010 selection of eyewear. Of interest is the inclusion of a new model, “Paul Senior” (seen above) which joins “Avantguard,” “Harry,” and “Timless” in pursuing Danish styled looks that pull from the iconic 50’s.

Check out their new packaging as well.

All pics & info via www.selectism.com

Jeremy Scott “Mickey Mouse” Sunglasses





A while back Jeremy Scott showed a Mickey Mouse sneaker during one of his runway shows. After much excitement, the shoe unfortunately never came out. For Spring 2010 the designer presents the JSMickey sunglasses though. The round sunglasses come with coverse for both lenses, that when open make them look like Mickey Mouse.

The sunglasses are now available from Opening Ceremony.

All pics & info via www.highsnobiety.com

Mosley Tribes x Free City Sunglasses



Eyewear brand Mosley Tribes provides quality, durable sunglasses and have worked with some of the biggest labels in our culture. St. Alfred has just received three colors (red, purple and white) of a new checkerboard Free City collaboration frame.

All pics & info via www.highsnobiety.com

Super Black Basic Shape Wayfarers





There is something about a classic pair of black sunglasses that allows you to wear them with anything — whether it’s smart or casual — they just fit. NYC-based Oak has recently refilled it’s stock of hand-made ‘Black Basic Shape Wayfarers’ by Super, which feature Zeiss lenses, a logo engraving and some really nice gold details.

Visit Oak’s online store to these timeless classics in time for summer.

All pics & info via www.definitivetouch.com