A new collaboration design at SALT. Optics launches this weekend at Loft in New York City…
A new collaboration edition created by SALT. Optics with the American Black Bear brand represents the culmination of a connection between two labels which align with particular similarities in their approach to design and quality manufacture.
Named the Sirlin collection after Creative Director of Black Bear Joshua Sirlin, the sunglasses have been conceived to offer a harmonious fusion of refinement and ruggedness, complexity and simplicity. Three colours have been created with a number of signature features in the model, ranging from custom laminated temples with visible gold cores, custom 8mm thick acetate fronts and SALT.’s custom hardware such as visible pins on front/temples finished in 24k gold. The SALT. Optics team explains that this is the first time that they have used precious metal to create the hardware. Each design is provided with a robust branded custom case and Black Bear ‘branded’ cleaning cloth. Above: Josh Sirlin, Creative Director of Black Bear wears the new sunglass edition (above and below)
About Black Bear – Black Bear is committed to time-proven materials and workmanship free of compromise creating pieces that will last a life time. The Black Bear Manufacturing Company was founded in 1918 making blue denim overalls. Josh Sirlin has reinvigorated the brand for modern day, restoring the lost legacy, and honouring frontier roots to achieve products that are created to be “ruggedly refined”. The range of products today includes denim apparel, footwear, hats and accessories. www.blackbearbrand.com / www.saltoptics.com