David Hockney, Le Corbusier, Tsuguharu Foujita. What they all have in common is that, as masters of their respective genres, they are widely known for their iconic portraits featuring glasses.
Could we create completely new glasses from scratch that would become an icon for someone living in the modern age? Model 362 was born from this approach, and it is a pair of glasses that, despite its extreme simplicity, shapes the face of the wearer.
What distinguishes these glasses, above all, is their lens shape. It's a very peculiar shape that looks like a crown panto yet also like a Boston, and it almost seems more natural if you swap the left and right sides.
However, when you actually try them on, these mysterious glasses, which blend in very naturally and shape the wearer's face, have arrived in stock.
The sunglasses feature original glass flat lenses that are custom-colored from scratch by mixing metallic particles, then molded one by one after melting.
Additionally, we recommend ordering photochromic lenses separately, which change from clear to colored when exposed to UV light.
The front, which houses the distinctive lens shape, is designed to have ample volume and a sense of roundness.
One reason why they are so flattering to the face is that the edges are softened, preventing the impression from becoming too strong. In a way, it has a raw quality, like a handmade item, without the presence of a machine being felt.
Furthermore, the lenses are slightly offset backward, creating depth and allowing the front to have presence without making the fabric excessively thick.
Apart from that, the only other embellishment is the rivet connecting the temples and hinges, with no particular decoration even on the temples themselves. However, this surprisingly clean design quietly tells the story that these glasses are primarily about the lens shape, and that they aim to be an iconic pair for someone living in the modern age.
The original hinges, engraved with the 7285 brand name by laser, are one of the few decorative elements in this model.
Model 362 is truly an iconic pair, shaping the impression of the wearer's face without the glasses themselves standing out unpleasantly. In an era where it seems every possible design has been conceived in the history of eyewear, its level of perfection is such that it can be said to be unlike anything else.
It's not difficult to create a strong impression with glasses by making the fabric extremely thick to add volume and incorporating excessive embellishments. However, with many such glasses available, isn't what truly matters the fact that glasses are for someone to wear?
I believe that iconic glasses are not merely eye-catching, but rather those that naturally blend with the wearer and bring out their character.
This is a new approach for EYEVAN 7285, aiming to create an iconic pair for someone living in the modern age. With the desire for you to choose from these colors, AFTER only offers a selection of dark colors. Please try them on in-store.
