Independent eyewear: Olympic silver medalist Mamona created capsule with VAVA

Portugal’s VAVA Eyewear has produced a capsule collection from castor beans – with Olympic athlete Patricia Mamona

In their latest innovative work in eyewear, VAVA collaborated with triple jump athlete Patricia Mamona – the inspirational sports woman, European triple jump Champion (Poland 2021) and Silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics representing Portugal (1st August 2021).

The collaborative collection features model CL0016 – a powerful sports fashion hybrid design which incorporates sustainable, organic materials and the latest in 3D-printing technology. Conceived through VAVA’s keen interest in body in motion, the frame can be adjusted to the wearer’s personal silhouette and physiognomy and special features include optional windshields to protect eyes from wind and particles. The very snug fit of the hinges improves the stability of the frame during sport.

Available in limited production the Mamona sports frame is available in a run of 100 numbered pieces (in a white version) whilst the black frame (above) is available in a limited edition of 200 numbered pieces. Other colours available include yellow, red and green.

About the 3D printing technology used at VAVA: VAVA’s 3D-printed frames are created with high quality polyamide bio-based powder, made from castor oil. Rilsan® Invent by Arkema is a natural polyamide 11 fine powder made from a 100% renewable source (castor beans). The castor beans used to produce oil for the bio-based plastic are sourced from a cooperative of certified farmers in the Gujarat region of India.3D printing technology allows the adoption and design of complex sustainable yewear frames with advanced functional and stylistic features. Find out more at https://vavaeyewear.com