Illesteva

Founded in 2009, New York-based optical purveyor Illesteva has been delivering industry unique, handmade eyewear to worldwide retailers from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. In its latest offering, the eyewear manufacturer presents the Leonard II Sunglasses...

A new version from one of Illesteva’s most popular silhouettes surfaces as the Leonard model comes through in timeless fashion. Known for their vintage-inspired styles often accompanied by modern chic sensibilities, Illesteva continues to expand with...

The latest offering from Illesteva comes in the form of its square-framed Lenox Detachable Sunglasses. One size fits all, the stylish eyewear is adorned with a nuanced tortoiseshell pattern and lenses that can be changed from shaded to clear. The Ill...

With its collection of sharp, stylish sunglasses that are all handmade in Italy, New York-based accessories label Illesteva has been making huge waves since its introduction back in 2009. Now, in what marks their first time they’ve collabor...

Illesteva release a bold interpretation of their Leonard frames. The “Spider” version features a combination of clear acetate together with the infusion of an abstract pattern reminiscent of spider webs. The artisan-made glasses are c...

In both celebration and exhibition of their love, artist André and model Annabelle Dexter Jones have designed these glasses for Illesteva. Using the Leonard model in a half tortoise shell and half transparent colorway, the glasses were handmade i...

Illesteva’s current season of sunglasses include this new model, the “Holz Howard.” The sunglasses feature a rectangular frame, shaped from a dark brown wood colorway. Reportedly inspired by the “food, colours and daily life” of the Mediterranean...

Illesteva’s current and debut Spring/Summer run sees more oval shaped sunglasses inspired by 1950s Havana. Featuring translucent tortoiseshell and yellow versions, the glasses have been handmade in Italy from both premium materials and lens...

Frieda is a collaborated effort between Paris-based Italian goods company Corto Moltedo and New York-based eyewear specialists Illesteva. The first in a series, Corto Moltedo’s debut design, the Frieda, features handcrafted construction, m...

To celebrate its ninth year in business, frame making gurus Illesteva have given Opening Ceremony quite the stunning birthday gift; their new limited eyewear collection, Illesteva für Opening Ceremony im Ace Hotel. The lineup includes three model...