Hapter Eyewear Launches in Milan

Craft and Advanced Technology Blend Harmoniously

8th March 2013 When Clodagh and I were in Milan, we had the opportunity to discover Hapter Eyewear – the innovative new handmade label from Italy. Founders Eric Balzan and Mirko Forti spent three years researching and developing the exclusive industrial process that merges fine artisanship and high technology.

 

Hapter txtl001 - fusion of art and technology
Hapter BO1S ZP1O from the txtl001 Collection –  fusion of art and technology

A pair of glacier military goggles from The Second World War, found in 2009 on a summit within the Dolomite Mountains, inspired the creation of Hapter. Natural fibres and stainless steel provide a flexible, light frame, yet very sturdy as well. The colours are chromatically harmonized and the result is a collection that is tactile, streamlined and functional. Hapter’s first collection has already been awarded the prestigious IF Product Design Award for 2013. www.hapter.it  JG