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AS IF’S GUIDE TO ARCHITECTURAL EYEWEAR

MAY 9, 2019

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by ROBYN TURK

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Kaleos: Monroe

Luxury eyewear brand Kaleos recently dropped two new frames for Spring 2019. Its avant-garde Monroe style boasts diamond-shaped lenses juxtaposed against a rounded bridge. This frame comes in five colorways: pink, orange, green, blue and gray.

$295

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Kaleos: Jefferies

Also on Kaleos' Spring 2019 roster are the Jefferies - limited edition sunglasses devoid of any tradition in form. A titanium bar welded to form the bridge allows a futuristic feel against the rounded lenses. The exclusive style is limited to just 150 pairs.

$395

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Dita: Interweaver

Dita celebrates the value of craftsmanship as much as it does impeccable design, as is evident in its Interweaver frames. With a sleek catseye shape rendered completely in titanium, this semi-rimless pair is an instant icon.

$550

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Dita: Narcissus

Another iconic style from Dita, the Narcissus style features perfectly angular corners on its square frame, which is uniquely comprised of both titanium and acetate.

$550

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Anna-Karin Karlsson: The Moon

Swedish eyewear designer Anna-Karin Karlsson uses avant-garde design to transform eyewear into a work of art, and The Moon is no exception. This highly distinctive frame is done in both a catseye and a round shape.

$1,500

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Anna-Karin Karlsson: The Claw & The Nest Cat Eye

With The Claw & The Nest, Karlsson's iteration of the cat's eye showcases an impeccably pointed wing with a claw detail to match the nose bridge.

$940

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Krewe: Conti

Krewe takes inspiration from the historic architecture in New Orleans. Its Conti style was named for the vibrant street in the city's French Quarter, complete with a vibrant acetate frame on its round lenses and a unique brow bridge.

$255-315

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Krewe: Ward

Keeping with its tradition of looking to New Orleans' architecture as its source of aesthetic inspiration, the Ward is made up of gently angular forms with a vibrant design at the temple.

$275-335

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For Art's Sake: Boxx

For Art's Sake creates handmade luxury sunglasses devoted to the daring aesthetic of imperfectionists. Aptly named, the Boxx style is rendered in a modified square stainless steel frame that is narrower than its lenses.

$215

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For Art's Sake: Burton

Another rare find, For Art's Sake's Burton flaunts a geometric shape with many corners, complemented by graceful stainless steel hardware. The overall aesthetic is a look of immense refinement.

$215

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