We are trying to stay cool about these killer Thom Browne specs, but we’re having a hard time. They are just so good. Thom Browne TB-707 Browne professes not to know too much about the history of fashion, but a quick study of his eyewear says otherwise. The new TB-707, part of the Thom Browne Summer 2014 release, is the latest in…
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This Just In: Italia Independent
Italia Independent We are excited to announce the newest addition to our designer eyewear lineup, Italia Independent. Think of it as a “Made in Italy” reboot: fun colors, innovative shapes, brand new materials. Eyewear that is full of life. Glasses that shout out to be touched and felt. Founded by Lapo Elkann and others in 2007, the brand aims…
Brilliant Round Mykitas
Round Mykitas Round eyewear has been all the rage these days, and no one is doing it better than Mykita. These round sunglasses seem to jump right off the shelf, due in no small part to their brilliant purple blue color. Round and Around We Go If you prefer something a bit softer, Mykita has…
Masunaga Pretty In Pink
Masunaga 9003 One of our favorite frames in the shops right now, these very pretty sunglasses from Masunaga are exquisitely detailed. A titanium core translates to comfortable and lightweight. The metal is finished in gold with soft matte pink highlights. A delicate pink stripe runs down the elegantly contoured temples. And the icing on…
Funky Stainless Steel Eyewear from Poland
Slav Nowosad One of the unique products that Dan has recently sourced is this stunning eyewear from Poland. Mad genius Slav Nowosad is both designer and creator behind the one-piece, stainless steel eyewear. The glasses have no screws, rivets or welds – simply an exquisite piece of jewelry to the face cut from a single piece…
Anne et Valentin’s Pop Art
This exquisite eyewear from Anne et Valentin is part of their Factory series, an homage to Andy Warhol’s Manhattan 1960’s studios known as “The Factory”. The factory was home to a lifestyle of partying, art production and everything in between for Warhol and his associates. Like Warhol’s Pop Art, the color of the frame is…
Glamour Redefined-Barton Perreira’s Enamel Eyewear
We think these Barton Perreira cat-eye sunglasses are the definition of glamourous. Crafted of pure titanium with enamel inlay and featuring sultry, gradient lenses, these long-limbed beauties are sexy, yet refined. Flirty, but elegant. Feline instincts are treated with restraint. We can’t think of anyone that does enamel eyewear better than Barton Perreira. This is…
Thom Browne Eyewear
New York Couturier Thom Browne recently launched his eyewear division, bringing to sunglasses and opticals the same high-touch sense of imagination that made his menswear line so well respected. tb-001 Browne explodes onto the market with this frame, which we think has already achieved icon status, right out of the box . The titanium frame…
Dior Fall Winter 2011 /2012
Tradition dictates that Europe receives the latest fashions first, followed by the United States after a sometimes excruciating delay. This year, for the first time, simultaneous with their European release, Dior has shipped their Fall collection to a select number of retailers in four US cities. We are honored to be one of the few…
Alexander McQueen
We’ve been thinking a lot about Alexander McQueen these days. Kate Middleton not only recently tied the knot with her prince in a house of McQueen dress by Sarah Burton, but also feted her marriage in another McQueen dress the following day. (Even Pippa wore McQueen!) And New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched…
Dan Deutsch S/S 2011 Collection: Gabe
One of the newest frames to arrive in our shops is this classic-inspired design from the Dan Deutsch S/S 2011 Collection. Although the frame has just arrived, it’s already generated a warm welcome. The large, square frame with sculpted browline, articulated bridge and refined temple makes a subtle fashion statement. Available in Tortoise/Khaki, Crystal Sand,…
Tom Ford Style
These Tom Ford beauties have recently arrived. Carved from a particularly dramatic piece of tortoise acetate, the rich patterning really shines through on this frame–thick in all the right places. Tom’s classy, yet distinctive “T” detail elegantly ties the elements together in a way that simply says style.