Flat lenses with no curvature , and frames made of celluloid. These are the two major topics that vintage lovers look for in eyewear.
A new brand launched this month reinterprets vintage glasses from a modern perspective while incorporating these two elements.Side Effects Eye Products, Inc.. . has now released a new piece that strikes the perfect balance between classic and contemporary.
SE01 ¥26,000+TAX each
Made in Sabae, the sacred land of eyeglasses, these glasses are based on the archives of the legendary French brand "JEAN PAUL GAULTIER". The distinctive round glasses with celluloid frames are a shape loved by many cultural figures such as Rosanjin and Shoji Hamada.
. Elegant appearance with minimal unnecessary ornamentation.
The thick rim creates an outstanding presence around the eyes.
The design was created by Yusuke Miyagawa , owner of "CONVEX," a vintage eyewear specialty store located in "Hibiya Central Market. He is a collector who owns several hundred pairs of glasses, and his unique yet simple designs and thick rims show his passion for eyewear.
Having said that, you may be wondering how the thick rims and flat lenses, which are not easily seen in current products, will look like when actually worn. The answer is obvious in the visuals photographed by Keiji Kaneko of L'ECHOPPE. . It blends naturally with the user's face and blends in with various lifestyles.
This is a piece that only Mr. Miyagawa, who knows all about vintage glasses and is obsessed with the charm of glasses, could produce. Please pick up a pair of glasses and feel the outstanding quality.
Side Effects Eye Products
Stores handled:Hibiya Central Market
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