Shwood 2013 The Stone Collection

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Shwood may be known best for its wooden frames, but the Oregon-based label ventures further into new, natural territory with the Stone Collection for 2013. Debuting with timeless styles that merge precision technology and skilled craftsmanship, the c...

Shwood presents MAKERS: Holiday Customs

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Shwood eyewear has been releasing profiles of independent artisans via their MAKERS series, with the latest covering the exploits of Jared Johnson. Johnson owns and operates Holiday Customs, a custom motorcycle shop in Portland completely by himself....

Shwood presents MAKERS: Beam & Anchor

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Shwood’s MAKERS series is a refreshing break from the guardedness of capitalism that seems to dominate the industry. “MAKERS” lets the creatives behind small, independent companies explain what encourages them to make such beautiful...

Shwood Recovery Initiative Releases Limited Canby Frames to Support Hurricane Sandy Victims

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Although Hurricane Sandy has since passed, the toll that it has taken upon the lives of thousands is far from healed. Playing their part in helping the victims, Shwood has launched its “Shwood Recovery Initiative.” The campaign kicks off...

Shwood Limited Edition Two-Tone Canby Sunglasses

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There are a few benefits that come courtesy of wooden frames like the limited edition 2-Tone Canby from Portland-based Shwood. More sustainable than plastic, the frames are made from stacked European Walnut and Quilted Maple, continuing the labelR...

Shwood Select 2012 Video Lookbook

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With this year’s introduction of the new Select line from Shwood, the Portland, Oregon-based eyewear manufacturer presents a video lookbook showcasing the collection’s latest pieces. Set to Polica’s “I See My Mother,” wi...

Shwood Florence Sunglasses

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Most wooden sunglasses can’t compete with acetate on a practical level — especially with frame fit and longevity. But when you look at the depth of compelling and exceptionally high-quality offerings from Oregon-based optics label Shwood, pract...

Shwood Select Premium Collection

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Taking the quality of their frames to a whole new level, Shwood has dropped the Select premium collection. This top-tier line of eyewear features some of the world’s finest and rarest hardwoods and burls, hand-selected by the brand and coupled...

Bodega x Shwood “The Bushmills” Sunglasses

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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Shwood has linked up with Boston’s Bodega and Bushmills Irish Whiskey for a special edition version of Shwood’s “Canby” frames. Crafted using genuine White Oak from Bushmills Irish Whi...

Shwood Presents: Inspired by… Patrick Dougherty

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Oregon eyewear manufacturer Shwood, known for creating innovative sunglasses from natural-wood materials, takes inspiration from many of the artisans that call Portland home. In paying homage to these influential minds, Shwood introduces the Inspired...

Shwood for Pendleton Canby Sunglasses

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Shwood has joined forces with fellow Oregon-based company Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited run of Shwood’s “Canby” frame style. Crafted from Oregon-grown cherry wood, the frames feature laser engraved temples adorned with Pendleton’s iconic “Chief...

KICKS/HI x Shwood 10th Anniversary Koa Wood “Canby” Sunglasses

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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Hawaii-based sneaker boutique KICKS/HI has teamed up with experimental eyewear company Shwood in releasing a limited edition of its signature “Canby” model. Crafted with Hawaii’s prized koa wood, each pa...

Shwood: Experiment No. 2 – Backcountry Nest

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Journey into the backwoods of Oregon with Eric Singer and crew to construct a community hideaway in the trees. The oversized nest is intended to inspire others to make the trek into the woods surrounding Mt. Hood. Those who successfully locate the fo...

Shwood: Experiment No. 1 – Skateboard Shades (Video)

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Follow Shwood’s own Eric Singer as he meets up with Keith Hufnagel and others to claim the streets of LA in pursuit of Shwood’s latest experiment: sunglasses made from broken skateboard decks. Crafted entirely in Shwood’s local...

Shwood for BEAMS Limited Edition Canby Frames

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Shwood has teamed up with Japanese retailer BEAMS on a limited run of Canby frames with clear, anti-reflective CR-39 Carl Zeiss lenses. Featuring a two-tone frame, the glasses are available now in Zebrawood/East Indian Rosewood and East Indian Ro...