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Pallas: Masunaga x Kenzo Takada

15th April 2026

Part of the collaboration collection MASUNAGA x Kenzo Takada, Pallas represents the pinnacle of Masunaga’s handcrafted titanium eyewear – the frame is one of eight exquisite new models in the collaboration collection – now part of K三

With its refined sophistication, model Pallas stands out with its combination of crafted parts and patterns – created in titanium with titanium/beta titanium temples. This is a new all-metal construction with an ultra-thin wire rim and brow that varies in thickness – from 3.0 mm to 4.5 mm. Delicate lined patterns are engraved on the front of the brow, while arabesque motifs accent the bridge and temple points. The frame is pictured in a luxurious navy with gold: the navy front has a shiny finish at the brow, a technique which highlights the lined patterns. Seen from different angles the gold shines through the ultra-thin wire rim, adding a subtle yet luxurious accent to the frame.

Since its launch in 2014 in Paris, France, the Masunaga x Kenzo Takada collaboration has produced high-quality luxury eyewear combining vintage inspired elements with fashion forward contemporary design. Today the collection is part of “K三” – pronounced K-3, the luxury home and lifestyle brand founded by Kenzo Takada and Jonathan Bouchet Manheim. Unveiled in January 2020 in Paris at Maison & Objet the leading home décor fair, K三 is a colourful ode to life. With the support of his team, the Japanese designer created furniture, home textiles and accessories inspired by Eastern and Western aesthetics with a modern twist. After the death of the designer in 2020, his team has continued his legacy and work – and the unique eyewear collaboration, MASUNAGA x Kenzo Takada under the K三 brand (https://k-3.com/).

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Michele by Dandy’s Eyewear: a new stand-out shape

8th April 2026

A balanced heptagon with bevelled edges, the new Michele optical style is part of Dandy’s Core Classic collection

Model Michele is a new addition at Dandy’s Eyewear, the independent eyewear brand from Segusino, Treviso. The Core Classic collection focuses on traditional Italian craftsmanship with a particular polishing process in the final stages of the production, rendering the material smooth to the touch with an almost velvety soft feel. As well as the comfortable finish, the process also has an effect on the depth of colour of each frame, ensuring a “brilliant” surface with a rich lustre. Above: model Michele, the new Core Classic 7-sided design by Dandy’s Eyewear

Michele by Dandy’s in the Core Classic Collection

About Dandy’s Eyewear / Dandy’s continue to produce eyewear “the old fashion way” with love, care and real artisanship and expertise in the craft of spectacle-making using the finest acetate materials. Particular details of the frames are the premium materials and 5-joint hinges for durability and comfort. Dandy’s is well-known for its Core Rough collection, which represents the pinnacle of Dandy’s craftsmanship. The ultimate expression of the brand’s spirit, this collection features frames made from raw acetate, refined using specialised hand tools —the technique enhances both the material’s natural beauty and the frame’s distinctive design. Each frame in this line is produced in limited quantities, with an engraved serial number guaranteeing its exclusivity. Find out more at www.dandyseyewear.com

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Carbonwood by J.F. Rey

5th April 2026

Showcasing advanced aesthetic and comfort properties, new model JF3129 exemplifies the bold ‘tech’ spirit of J.F. Rey’s carbon fibre combination designs for men

The new statement ophthalmic aviator design from J.F. Rey has a visually striking appearance thanks to the combination of materials and their performance details. The frames in the series boast a sophisticated multilayer construction, combining carbon and aluminium within an ultra-thin 4mm structure. Compressed under high pressure, without glue or solvents, the result is a finish that offers lightness and real strength.

The contrast in the materials defines the unique character of this popular J.F. Rey collection. Wood brings warmth and authenticity, while technical fibers (the carbon and glass) lend a more contemporary look. ‘Technical’ tones (such as the bright blue pictured below) paired with varnished wood finishes further emphasise a unique duality in the design. Above: model wears JF3129

JF3129 by J.F. Rey – a flat-top design for men

With focus on the technical performance of the details, the frame style features the patented, screwless J.F. Rey Olympus hinge for flexibility and durability, adding a true signature detail on the frame. Ergofeel® VISOTTICA nose pads ensure a precise fit for superior comfort. The frame comes in four tones including a red-flecked version as well as the blue/wood combination pictured above. Find out more at www.jfrey.fr

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A-Morir makes ‘Anime-Eye’ statement sunglasses

23rd March 2026

Unveiled this month in New York: Chibi – a collector’s piece for 2026

Kerin Rose Gold has unveiled her latest eyewear creation this month, a ready to wear concept “at the intersections of joy, rebellion, inspiration and aspiration”! The oversized ‘anime’ eye (inspired by Japanese animation) is meticulously designed and handcrafted out of four premium acetates with a smoke lens pupil. Inlaid crystals accent the irises like the reflection of surreal sun beams, and the custom shape “joyfully thwarts facial recognition technology” says the designer – with pride.

The anime eye shape, inspired by Japanese animation, is always full of character and distinctive highlights. In Kerin Rose’s sunglass design, the shape and colour combinations reflect the signature audacity of the New York designer with the stylised black upper lashes and bold colour expression transforming the frames into a fresh, playful piece of wearable art. Above: the Chibi sunglasses in purple by A-Morir

A-Morir Chibi – a new original design by Kerin Rose Gold

Each frame comes with a branded cushioned leatherette pouch, cleaning cloth, certificate of authenticity and care card. Just 50 pieces of each colour have been produced. The frame has been launched on the A-Morir website (https://shop.a-morir.com) and for optical retailers via Julia Gogosha – https://templeofframes.com.

About the brand / a-morir pioneered the 21st century trend for embellished eyewear by combining bespoke production and premium materials with sophisticated design. What began as custom work for musical artists and performers in 2008 has evolved into a true luxury brand seen on global stages and editorials around the world.

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Piero Massaro: couture eyewear, made in Italy

19th February 2026

The new collection by Piero Massaro explores couture refinement in eyewear as a “sculptural form”

Qualities such as proportion, colour balance, material depth, and sartorial discipline lie at the heart of Piero Massaro’s design philosophy. In the latest collection, the Italian eyewear designer turns his attention to the sculptural potential of frame design, reaffirming a vision shaped by his formative years in the Milan fashion scene and refined since the founding of his own atelier in the Veneto in 2002.

In Couture Visiva, the new collection, the frames are conceived not as mere accessories, but as wearable design objects. Produced in limited, numbered editions and crafted from meticulously selected Mazzucchelli acetate – “developed according to specific requirements defined by the Creative Director, Piero Massaro”, each piece shows a commitment to material excellence and artisanal expertise. Unveiled at the Mido eyewear show in Milan, the collection reflects the designer’s longstanding conviction that eyewear should return to its original context: one rooted in tailoring, craftsmanship, and expressive cultural gesture. Above: the Couture Visiva collection is characterised by bold, sculptural forms in fine acetate, pictured, model PM952 – each style is produced in a limited and numbered edition of 100 pieces

Detail: Piero Massaro – transparent tortoiseshell acetate with green insert on temple, model PM952

About the brand: founded in Italy in 2002, Piero Massaro Eyewear has developed its own distinctive identity rooted in Italian design culture and influenced, says the designer, by the Mediterranean light and Sicilian landscape. The brand, which produces small batch collections exclusively, is distributed through a selected network of premium optical boutiques worldwide. In 2014, Massaro won the Jury’s Special Prize at the Silmo d’or event in Paris for his frame, PM415. He also won the Japan Eyewear Award in the Ladies’ Eyewear Category in 2020. For more information visit www.pieromassaro.it

Piero Massaro was last featured on Eyestylist in 2018 in our Silmo review: www.eyestylist.com/2018/09/silmo-parisian-style/

This feature was written by Clodagh Norton and AI was not used in the writing of the words.