vol.23 “Summer Staples: Straw Hats” CHANEL “CLIP-ON EYEWEAR”

Tokyo's rainy season has finally ended! For the truly hot and humid summer ahead, straw hats that are both cool to look at and stylish are essential. Straw hats are also a "summer staple" for the Editor Demon King. We hope you'll read on for this summer's long and challenging heat!

Direction by Tomoki SukezanePhotographs by Kenichi YamaguchiStyling by Kohta KawaiText by Satoko HatakeyamaGrooming by Dai Tokyo

CHANEL “CLIP-ON EYEWEAR”

Sukezane“The moment I saw these new Chanel clip-on eyewear at the exhibition, I was thrilled, thinking, ‘Wow, something new!’ I immediately ordered two pairs on the spot. Clip-ons themselves have been around for a while, but these eyewear have a satisfying and refreshing magnetic snap. Plus, the ability to stack two pairs of sunglasses on top is utterly novel.”

As you get older, your eyesight can develop various issues, making it complicated to switch between glasses and sunglasses. With this eyewear, if you get prescription lenses for the base glasses, you can simply clip on sunglasses, making it super easy. It’s convenient because you don’t need to get prescription sunglasses made separately.

I’ve been quite fond of Chanel sunglasses for about a year now. They are pricey, but the craftsmanship is excellent, and they are exceptionally comfortable to wear. These clip-on types are no exception. I’ll definitely be wearing them a lot this summer.”

Triple-stack magnetic eyewear, ¥72,000 each (Chanel / Chanel Eyewear Division, +81-3-3514-2946)