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 ... more

February 6, 2010

Tom Ford Eyewear 2010 Spring Campaign

In what might be an effort to take his career to the next level British actor Nicholas Hoult is the star of Tom Ford's new campaign. Assisted by the alluring veteran model Carolyn Murphy, the "Single Man" presents the acclaimed designer's latest collection of eyewear. Ford himself went behind the ... more

February 1, 2010

Balmain x Oliver Peoples Eyewear

Under the leadership of Christophe Decarnin, Balmain has again captured the attention of the fashion world with his signature aesthetic, combining high-energy Parisian style with a strong silhouette, catapulting the prestigious French couture house in a bolder, more contemporary direction. Balmain collaborates with Oliver Peoples, the Los Angeles-based eyewear design ... more

February 1, 2010

Oakley “Fade Series” Frogskins Sunglasses

Oakley hits us with the news that its Fade Series looks to launch in the first part of this month. The initial release from the campaign consists of this Rootbeer Cyan Fade colorway, equipped with blue Iridium lenses. As with all Frogskins, they will be produced in limited numbers and ... more

January 30, 2010

Raf Simons x Linda Farrow 2010 Spring/Summer Sunglass Collection

The following designer collaboration between Linda Farrow and Raf Simons involves some simple manipulations to established classics. Three styles include a wayfarer style, a rounded version, and a traditional aviator design, which all come with leather-wrapped protective case. Available now at oki-ni more

January 29, 2010

WASTE(TWICE) x Yamamoto Sumio WT BOSTON Glasses

WASTE(TWICE) and Japanese eyewear-makers Yamamoto Sumio collaborate on the WT BOSTON model of optical frames for this season. Utilizing hand-made techniques, Yamamoto Sumio creates a flattering rounded frame in a two-tone design with the bottom portion of the frames seen in transparent. A special cloth case accompanies the frames. Available ... more

January 27, 2010

Chocolate Skateboards x SUPER 15th Anniversary Sunglasses

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, Chocolate Skateboards kicks off its festivities with a special project alongside SUPER. Utilizing the company's popular frames, Chocolate works up a limited edition red/black colorway, Italian-made with Carl Zeiss lenses as always. Only 333 pairs will be produced. Stay tuned for further details. more

January 26, 2010

VIKTOR & ROLF 2010 Spring/Summer Eyewear Collection

Coming off a popular range of eyewear last year, VIKTOR & ROLF continue on with their optical success with two models for their 2010 range. Simple and timeless, the frames feature a square shape to the frames with two different finishes in either matte black or tortoise shell. Available now ... more

January 25, 2010

Shwood Sunglasses

Portland-based Shwood re-interpret some classic eyewear shapes and styles with a new material-based angle. Two styles include the Canby and the Govy which come in three different wood materials, Maple, East Indian Rosewood and Zebrawood. The frames feature Carl Zeiss lenses with retail prices ranging from $95 USD to $115 ... more

January 22, 2010

Billionaire Boys Club Series 8 Sunglasses Tortoise Shell

A popular release from the Billionaire Boys Club line of accessories gets a new update for spring/summer with a tortoise shell colorway. The particular tortoise shell pattern is a bit of a departure from the usual approaches with large translucent gaps throughout. Available starting January 23rd at THE ICE CREAM ... more