A Twist on Shades

The Twist Hinge Eyewear collection offers a delightful new interaction for the wearer by twisting rather than folding! The first of its kind, the twisting hinge also allows the wearer to adjust the pantoscopic tilt of the frames to their liking. Stronger, more flexible and with a cool industrial style, they’re a definite style win.

Designer: Ryan Glasgow


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Interview: Marc Newson: The acclaimed Australian designer on his collaboration with Safilo and how all design is problem-solving

Interview: Marc Newson


Recently, we reported on the launch of a new collaboration between Safilo and acclaimed Australian designer Marc Newson, meant to celebrate 80 years of activity for the historic Italian eyewear…

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HUD for Performance Sailors

When it comes to sailboat racing, the difference between winning & losing is the ability to adapt a carefully orchestrated plan to the ever-changing natural & competitive environment, faster than the competition. The key is having the right info at the right time. The Afterguard system provides this info by combining fighter style HUD with boat instrumentation data to give the best situational intelligence & performance metrics at a glance, on a small display mounted on sunglasses made for the harshest of environments.

StartSequence: at a glance the user will know with certainty how the boat is tracking to the start line, freeing the crew to concentrate on the speed build and competition for the perfect star. This is made possible by the intelligent time-to-kill metric that uses the boat’s current heading and speed to calculate the exact amount of time the boat must kill before crossing the line precisely at the gun.

Performance Dashboard: this displays the relevant information to any given crew member, from the helmsman to the trimmer. Metrics include boat speed, speed over ground, wind angle, wind speed, polar targets, heel and depth.

Virtual Tactician: this feature removes the guesswork associated with making a mark or clearing a boat. By tracking the user’s gaze and combining it with the system’s data the user will be able to make split second tactical decisions with relying on a hand bearing compass, lines marked on the deck or other basic means. Simply put, the user will be able to look at another boat and gauge whether they are ahead and whether there is room to cross.

Designer: Afterguard


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Shwood x Louisville Slugger

Shwood x Louisville Slugger

In occasione del 130° anniversario della produttrice di mazze da Baseball Louisville Slugger, Shwood ha ‘rubato’ un po’ del loro legno per produrre questa versione in edizione limitata in vendita qui.

Shwood x Louisville Slugger

Safilo by Marc Newson: To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the eyewear brand partners with the famed Australian designer

Safilo by Marc Newson


Italian eyewear brand Safilo is turning 80 this year and instead of hosting a retrospective celebration of its achievements, they chose to honor the important occasion by asking …

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Interview: Lance Hakker of Ashbury: The eyewear brand’s co-founder on humble beginnings on Skid Row, online haters and the possibility of an NBA eyewear team

Interview: Lance Hakker of Ashbury


In snowboarding, style matters above all else—or at least it should. And whether we like it or not, each rider (be it a pro, am or just another weekend warrior at their local hill) is defined from afar by how baggy their clothes…

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Moncler Lunettes Mido 2014: Mens and womens sunglasses inspired by the 1950s styled for the slopes and the streets

Moncler Lunettes Mido 2014


Following up on their successful launch only a year ago, and a critically acclaimed partnership with Pharrell Williams in Autumn 2013, French-Italian outerwear and accessories company Moncler is expanding their…

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Very French Gangsters: Stylish, comfortable eyewear for kids only

Very French Gangsters


For elementary school kids, glasses can be considered a physical as well as mental constraint to their carefree lives. A pair of Very French Gangsters, however, is a confidence-boosting accessory that will set wearers apart from…

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Oakley Heritage Collection: The eyewear giant re-releases three original ’80s designs to celebrate their 30th anniversary

Oakley Heritage Collection


In 1984, then-garage-based brand Oakley introduced the Eyeshade, an innovative sunglass design for professional cyclists derived from the O-frame snow goggle. A few years later, the Razer Blade was introduced, followed by the Frogskin, setting the…

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Smith Optics Archive Collection: Almost 50 years after making goggle history, the optics powerhouse releases reissues of its greatest hits

Smith Optics Archive Collection


In 1965 Robert Smith—an orthodontist by day and hardcore skier whenever he could get out of the office—changed the goggle game forever when he invented the first double-paned, foam-insulated lens. His new lens protected the inner layer from cold and resulted in a…

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