Feature | 8 "Browline" Eyeglasses You Should Own Now - Gallery
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June 3, 2015

Feature | 8 "Browline" Eyeglasses You Should Own Now - Gallery

Founded in 1915, New York's long-established brand Moscot is famous for being loved by celebrities such as Woody Allen and Clark Kent. The model "YUKEL," created in the '60s, is a classic from this brand. Its beautifully flowing browline frame gives the wearer an intellectual impression. ","32,040 yen (MOSCOT Tokyo Tel. 03-6434-1070)
77,760 yen (Globespex Agent Tel. 03-5459-8326)
32,040 yen (The Parkside Room Tel. 0422-41-8978)
32,040 yen (Optician Lloyd Tel. 03-3423-0505)
39,960 yen (MASUNAGA1905 Tel. 03-3403-1905)
Garrett Leight, designer of GLCO, worked under his father, Larry Leight, founder of "Oliver Peoples," before establishing his own brand in 2009. The model "WASHINGTON," featuring a gunmetal bridge, is characterized by its frame that drops on both sides. Made in China. 32,400 yen (Blink Tel. 03-5775-7525)
35,640 yen (Continuer Tel. 03-3792-8978)
32,040 yen (MOSCOT Tokyo Tel. 03-6434-1070)
"The Spectacle," which handles vintage frames from the 1920s to the '70s, also offers after-sales service and customization. Pictured is eyewear from the American "Shuron" company, established in 1865. It features metal nose pads and temples that are significantly shaped from the ear hooks. Made in USA. 77,760 yen (Globespex Agent Tel. 03-5459-8326)
"Yellows Plus," established in 2001, is a brand by designer Toshiaki Yamagishi. Its eyewear, which sublimes classic designs into modern forms, is favored by Elton John and Paul McCartney. The pictured model "CIS" features a round frame and exudes an elegant atmosphere. Made in Japan. 32,040 yen (The Parkside Room Tel. 0422-41-8978)
This model, originally released in the '70s by Masunaga Optical, has been revived for the modern era. "Masunaga G.M.S." creates new items based on models considered masterpieces from the company's history. The star mark was exclusively given to items presented to the Emperor by Masunaga Optical, symbolizing its history and commitment to craftsmanship. Made in Japan. 39,960 yen (MASUNAGA1905 Tel. 03-3403-1905)
32,400 yen (Blink Tel. 03-5775-7525)
34,560 yen (Continuer Tel. 03-3792-8978)
Produced in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, "NSL3" by "Oliver Goldsmith" is the only browline type in this brand's collection. This distinctive piece, with its thick, continuous frame and bridge, features uniquely wide temples that pair well with formal attire like suits. Made in Japan. 34,560 yen (Continuer Tel. 03-3792-8978)
"Ayame," founded in 2009 by designer Yu Imai, takes its name from the iris, the representative flower of Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture, where Imai was born. The pictured model "CENTURY" features a slim, square-shaped frame. Crafted by artisans in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, a leading eyewear production area in Japan. Made in Japan. 35,640 yen (Continuer Tel. 03-3792-8978)
The "Sirmont Brow," a quintessential browline model developed by "American Optical" in the 1950s, has been revived by the Japanese brand "BJ Classic," which acquired the trademark. This model faithfully recreates the details, including the nose pads and rivets. 32,040 yen (Optician Lloyd Tel. 03-3423-0505)
32,040 yen (Optician Lloyd Tel. 03-3423-0505)
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Feature | 8 "Browline" Eyeglasses You Should Own Now

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