Super x 10 Corso Como Seoul II Sunglasses

Super x 10 Corso Como Seoul II Sunglasses

Super and 10 Corso Como Seoul present the result of the latest in a series of collaborative projects; the Super x 10 Corso Como II. Designed for the occasion of the store’s 5th birthday, the Classic Super silhouette is characterized by a vibrant dark havana acetate and enriched with unique chunky golden décors that represent the bold beauty and elegance of the Italian touch. The signature Carl Zeiss multifunctional tobacco lenses and delicate golden inscriptions complete the sunglass. You can purchase the pair of shades right now from Super for approximately $230 USD.

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Oliver Peoples for Porter Sunglasses

Oliver Peoples for Porter Sunglasses

Oliver Peoples recently announced a collaboration series with Japanese luggage specialist, Porter by Yoshida Kaban. Oliver Peoples and Porter will be releasing a limited-edition folding sunglass. The design of the Oliver Peoples for Porter frame celebrates the momentous 50th anniversary of the Japanese brand. The sunglass is offered with CR-39 lenses in custom colors selected from the finest Japanese and Italian materials: Black, Dark Amber, Dark Half, Amber and Crystal. All five color ways come with custom packaging, which includes the original Porter sleeve.

This limited edition design will be available at Oliver Peoples boutiques and select North American stores in April.

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MYKITA 10th Anniversary Collection Lookbook

MYKITA 10th Anniversary Collection Lookbook

MYKITA are celebrating their 1oth anniversary this year. To celebrate this occasion the Lookbook for the 2013 Collection was planned and executed with a lot of care for detail and strong personal connection to the label and it’s roots. Shot in Berlin, the heritage of MYKITA, photographer Mark Borthwick realised the Lookbook as a kind of family photo-album featuring friends and colleagues to the label.

Check out the great Lookbook in the gallery above.

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Buyer’s Guide: 10 Great New Sunglasses In Stores Now

Buyers Guide: 10 Great New Sunglasses In Stores Now

Waking up this monday morning the sun was shining and the sky was bright blue. My eyes, so used to the grey and dark days of the Berlin Winter, were overwhelmed. Squinting into the the rays of sunlight I opened the drawer of the dresser to whip out my shades. It is unbelievable yet amazing that spring finally seems to be upon us and we can wear our sunglasses out again. If you are in the mood for a new pair check the 10 great shades I picked for you after the jump.

Mykita – Ari

Buyers Guide: 10 Great New Sunglasses In Stores Now

These Shades are a collaboration between Mykita and Brazilian fashion designer Alexandre Herchcovitz. The frame is crafted from lightweight blue metal and the rectangular mineral lenses feature anti reflective coating. You can get this one at LN-CC.

Garrett Leight California Optical

Buyers Guide: 10 Great New Sunglasses In Stores Now

Garrett Leight California Optical takes inspiration from vintage design. Hand-finished in black acetate with detachable shaded lenses to use them with prescription or/and as sunglasses. These smart shades are available at Mr. Porter.

Thom Browne – TB 0011 Sunglasses

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A rounded design these shades by Thom Browne are crafted in Japan from silver-tone metal with a grey opaque plastic overlay. They feature uniquely slim  temples. Get yours at Oki-Ni.

Han Kjøbenhavn – Timeless (Sky Blue)

Buyers Guide: 10 Great New Sunglasses In Stores Now

These shades have a classic timeless shape. The designers in Denmark over at Han Kjøbenhavn chose to work with Carl Zeiss lenses providing 100% UV protection. You can choose a black frame or the here featured sky blue. Check them out at OiPolloi.

Illestava – Leonard Matte Black Mirrored

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The black matte mirrored Illesteva shades feature an oval almost round shape. This style doesn’t need many words, its straight forward and clean. Get these iconic shades at SOTO.

Dries Van Noten – Black Sunglasses

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These black acetate shades by fashion designer Dries Van Noten have a unique geometric shape. The frame is black while the lenses are held in a dark brown. Get you hands on this high fashion accessoire via Antonioli.

Super x A.P.C. – Lunettes Hommes

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Retrosuperfuture and A.P.C. have rolled out an exclusive eyewear project for Summer 2013. Check out the details here and head over to the Store to get your pair of Super shades.

Costalot – 83 Yellow

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The shades are designed and crafted in Italy by NY City brand Costalot. The yellow frame features a classic shape with a double bridge. Get them at Saturdays Surf NYC.

Tom Ford – Rectangular FT0236 Sunglasses

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Made in Italy for Tom Ford these rectangular shades feature an acetat frame that is black on the outside and contrasting turtoiseshell on the inside. The metal piece at the temple tips shows the label logo as well as a subtle logo print on the lens. These shades are available at SSENSE.

 Oak NYC – Quartz Circleline Sunglasses

Buyers Guide: 10 Great New Sunglasses In Stores Now

New York based label Oak designed the Quartz Circleline Sunglasses featuring a perfect round shape with polarized lenses. The shades come in 3 colors and come equipped with a white leather sleeve and cleaning cloth. Check them out at Oak NYC.

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Oakley Garage Rock Kolohe Andino Signature Series

Oakley Garage Rock Kolohe Andino Signature Series

Surfer Kolohe Andino has received this great looking new pair of Oakley Garage Rock as part of his signature series with the classic American eyewear brand. Andino, who is also an avid photographer, also took the photo that is featured on the accompanying Microclear bag. The sepia color of the frame ties into Andino’s love of photography, and it comes with dark grey lenses that offer neutral light transmission to help you maintain color recognition.

For those unfamiliar, the Garage Rock is the latest lifestyle shade from Oakley. We know most people tend to focus on the always popular Frogskins style and their performance selection, but this is definitely one to look out for. It features a very classic shape that should suit those with a wider set face perfectly.

The Kolohe Andino Signature Series Garage Rock is now available at Oakley.com.

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IVI Presents: The Process – Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlenses

Eyewear label IVI presents a new video in their ‘The Process’ series which documents the hand made, labor intensive process required to create their premium sunglasses. In the latest episode the check in with optic leader CARL ZEISS to see the process of creating their SUNLENSES; arguably the best in the industry. Enjoy.

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9FIVE x Jordan Sunglasses and Readers

9FIVE x Jordan Sunglasses and Readers

Eyewear manufacturer 9FIVE has joined forces with Jordan on an upcoming collection of sunglasses and readers. The collection takes design cues from the innovative Jordan XX8 and features a handmade acetate black frame, with the choice of having black chrome or gloss silver metallic temples, and electric green temple tips.

In all, 1,000 pairs will be sold through select 9FIVE/Jordan retailers as well as online on Saturday, February 16th.

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Shwood Select 2013 Collection and Lookbook

Shwood Select 2013 Collection and Lookbook

The Oregon-based wooden eyewear manufacturer Shwood has given us a first look at their Select line for 2013. The latest collection features the brand’s signature elements while experimenting with new shapes, woods, and construction. At the heart of the new design is an aircraft-grade birch wood core for added strength and flexibility. The “Belmont” officially makes its debut in the new line as does a new branding of Shwood’s axe logo on the temples.

Take a look at a few images of the collection above and check out the video lookbook below.

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SUPER x ÉTUDES Panama Sunglasses

SUPER x ÉTUDES Panama Sunglasses

SUPER has teamed up with French brand ÉTUDES on an exclusive version of the Panama silhouette. Previously called Hixsept, ÉTUDES has quickly established itself as one of the young French fashion brands to keep an eye on. As part of this collaboration, ÉTUDES has reworked the Panama sunglasses of the Italian brand in their own signature blue colorway. The crystal acetate frame comes in a tone on tone deep cobald blue colorway and of course as usual with Carl Zeiss lenses. A nice premium Italian leather case in the same blue tone also comes with each pair.

Look out now for the SUPER x ÉTUDES Panama Sunglasses in limited numbers at select retailers.

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