Vintage Frames Company and Stash Debut Collaborative Capsule During Art Basel
Legendary graffiti artist Stash adds his iconic touch to VF’s signature Bowie, King Size, and XXL shades.
It’s that time of year again when the who’s who of the cultural scene touch down in Miami to enjoy all that Art Basel has to offer. An almost week-long affair of exclusive events, after-parties and moments of rest and relaxation here and there make for an unforgettable experience – and this time, Vintage Frames Company (VF) joined the festivities. Last night, December 4, VF debuted a collaborative eyewear collection with legendary graffiti artist Stash at its Miami Beach flagship.
VF’s signature silhouettes – the Bowie, the King Size and the XXL – received a bold revamp by Stash who infused his iconic visual language into the trio. The New York City native honored his graffiti roots with the three-piece collection by placing his signature spray nozzle pattern inside the frames of the black acetate shades. The details don’t end there: attendees at the VF x Stash event experienced first-hand how the spray nozzles – coated in 24kt gold – doubled as rivets on the frames, further nodding to Stash’s graffiti background.
In creating the trios, Stash continues to reference his roots, paying homage to his NYC upbringing with a custom hand-coated asphalt gradient lens. The finishing touch on these limited edition frames – of which only 100 pairs were made – is a collectible case shaped like a spray can, complete with a cleaning solution and dust cloth.
At the Thursday evening event in Miami, the Bowie, King Size, and XXL shades were available for purchase at $300 USD each—and are now available online at vintageframescompany.com.
