“Glasses should suit us as individuals with our own tastes and personalities. Starting with this premise, since 1970 we imagine, produce and decorate each frame in France, crafting an entirely handmade, individual work.” – Francis Klein … [Read more...] about Francis Klein

The right shape helps to improve and to harmonize human relationships. Relying on this statement, Pascal Jaulent and Nadine Roth created Face a Face in 1995. To embellish every days life. To contribute to the personal well-being. To catch the trends of the present time. Such is the Face a Face spirit. Like subtle little pieces of architecture, Face a Face frames surpass their function and enter into the sculptural dimension of the object. Even further: into the times of presences, encounters, … [Read more...] about Face Á Face

What began as a memo... on an order form has developed into the slogan for the most headstrong Belgian brand of spectacles: 'theo loves you'. To this very day the motto connects everything theo does, every decision, every collection. It was the love for their clients that made Wim Somers and Patrick Hoet, opticians with their own store, decide to design and present a collection under the name of theo. Why? Well, simple: because they wanted to offer their clients something other than the … [Read more...] about Theo

Founded by Dr. Wolf Schnuchel and based out of Hetlingen, Germany, this eyewear company specializes in custom-made frames (President Obama reportedly commissioned several pieces of handmade frames from Schnuchel just a few years ago!) Schnuchel says their frames are available in over twenty colours and can be fitted for any face shape. The company will also do personalized engraving on the temples, for a truly customized look. … [Read more...] about Schnuchel

Gernot Lindner is absolutely sure that people even today have a sense for quality and can be inspired by perfect shapes and that they recognize the worth a perfect product. So he founded the company Lunor in 1991. A Lunor frame is always made by hand, some models have even more than 200 working steps. All models are designed, realized and produced without any compromise. Frames from 1840 inspired Gernot Lindner to develop a telescopic temple. This special line is provided with handmade cases … [Read more...] about Lunor

In 1986, co-Founder and Creative Director Larry Leight opened the doors to their first optical boutique. Leight discovered an estate collection of vintage American-made eyewear that included thousands of beautifully filigreed rimless and metal frames, including clip-on metal sunglasses produced by iconic American companies. All the frames were unworn, in mint condition, and in original packaging. He purchased the entire lot, which included a receipt signed “Oliver Peoples,” who he reasoned was … [Read more...] about Oliver Peoples