The name Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger (MRKT for short) certainly stirs curiosity, but it’s the brand’s streamlined backpack, briefcase, weekender and bum-bag (or fanny-packs) silhouettes—and their use of unconventional materials—that distance it even further from the avalanche of options out there. It’s also unsurprising to learn that MRKT’s origins hail from the world of architecture—and that one of its co-founders is an accomplished international architect. …
Not exactly the most unassuming shades, these square, retro-futuristic Flatline sunglasses from RVS are (like all their designs) handmade by Italian artisans using quality acetate. With each pair boasting a hand-written brand signature, these sunglasses are made in limited numbers.
Italian eyewear brand OXYDO has joined forces with French artist Clémence Seilles for a super-daring and brightly colored collection of sunglasses. The OXYDO Lab SS16 collection features six styles—simple in shapes but extreme in colors and materials. “OXYDO was looking to collaborate with a sculpture artist exploring materials… Indeed one aspect of my work is imbued with material research and their process of fabrication,” she …