A Limited Edition of just 99 pieces is announced by the Japanese label, TVR®OPT
A celebration of European elegance through Baroque inspiration, opulent, refined and created thanks to time-honoured Japanese expertise in traditional spectacle-making: the TVR®504SP 8mm European Edition is a refined tribute to design and craftsmanship; based on the iconic TVR®504 Classic JD, the frame is enriched with a sterling silver nose pad and 14K gold-plated metal core that reflect the grandeur of 17th-century art and architecture. Above: TVR®504SP 8mm European Edition, which comes as an exclusive set including a 50mm TVR clip-on – the style is based on the JD shape which was first introduced by TVR in 2013
“The TVR®504SP 8mm European Edition brings together European style and Japanese craftsmanship. With a new 50mm size, sterling silver nose pad, gold-plated core, and a special clip-on, each of the 99 frames is carefully handmade over 23 months. It’s a rare design that shows quiet luxury and timeless detail.” — Eizo Onami, Head of Production / President, TVR®OPT
The frame front is made from custom-dyed 8mm Japanese Zylonite acetate, creating a unique transparent black effect that reveals different depths under light. The Clear Crystal temples are layered with 1mm black acetate, originally exclusive to the KURO Series and specially requested by TVR®OPT Europe—enhancing the frame’s rarity and sophistication.
The gorgeous details include sterling silver rivets which are left uncoated to allow them to patinate over time, a 14K gold-plated core wire and gold washes on the hinges, among other surprising features like the lightweight clip with greyish-blue polarised lenses. The development of the transparent black acetate took eight months, followed by an additional fifteen months of meticulous handcrafting in Sabae, Japan. 3D spear rivets—designed to catch and reflect light like diamonds—and the sterling silver TVR®OPT logo at the temple tips complete the look, whilst “achieving an ideal balance of aesthetics and weight distribution”. Find out more about the brand at our interview on the link https://www.eyestylist.com/2023/07/tvr-opt-japan-an-interview-with-the-master-craftsmen/ and more on the collections at the TVR®OPT website, www.tvropt.com