For two decades now, Southern California’s SPY has been making eyewear inspired by the region’s action sports culture. While many other optics brands have survived for longer, the 20 year mark is rather impressive for an independent company. To celebrate, SPY has launched the limited edition Happy 20 Collection, a three-piece line paying homage to the brand’s past, present and future. While the outward aesthetic …
In 1984, then-garage-based brand Oakley introduced the Eyeshade, an innovative sunglass design for professional cyclists derived from the O-frame snow goggle. A few years later, the Razer Blade was introduced, followed by the Frogskin, setting the bar for performance eyewear higher with each release. The radical designs turned heads and changed minds. Now, 30 years later, the eyewear giant aims to salute the early era …
This season’s round of eyewear collaborations has brought some of the brightest yet. Well-crafted frames with distinct fashion sensibilities are coming down the pipeline, along with unexpected but welcomed creative match-ups and revivals of yesteryear’s iconic brands. Whether straight from the runway or made for fun in the sun, these nine pairs capture the essence of sunglasses and the upcoming summer season. A Bathing Ape …
