Tender’s Handmade Shades Block Out Bad Vibes
Some things just aren’t gonna go out of style; the 5-pocket jean, the work boot, the penny loafer, the field…
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Blue Blue Japan is into Some Shade-y Business
Most view summer as the prime-time for sunglasses. I don’t disagree, but when they notch up the cool factor as…
Tender Brings Back Their Handmade Cotton Acetate Sunglasses
I have absolutely no evidence that hand-carved sunglasses are in any way superior to glasses carved not by hand, but…
Randolph Engineering — History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
Eyewear icon Randolph Engineering hasn’t been commercially available all that long, but this eyewear legend has roots that go deeper…
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Lowercase Lends Their Ears to American Trench for These Limited Lenses
I don’t wear sunglasses in the winter because they make my face cold and I’ve got a well-documented history of…
Aviator Sunglasses – Five Plus One
Aviator sunglasses are arguably the most iconic style of sunglasses out there. Originally released in the late 1960’s, aviators are…
A Primer on Well Made Sunglasses
Putting on your first nice pair of sunglasses can be a revelatory experience, if a conflicting one. Years of cheap-o pairs…
American Optical – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
I know we’re well past Christmas, but I still have that carol in my head, the one that says, “You…
Knickerbocker x Lowercase R.P.G. Frame
Inspired goods with modern taste is one of the things that Knickerbocker Mfg. does best. That’s why it’s no surprise…
Ray-Ban Behind the Wayfarers – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
When you think of sunglasses, chances are you’re picturing one of Ray-Ban’s iconic styles. That’s because, for 80 years, Ray-Ban…