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Eye Respect: The Best of British Eyewear
London based, British eyewear manufacturer Eye Respect, that prides itself on skilled artisan, handcrafting the finest glasses individually for up to 16 hours, has seriously established its global presence over the past year.
From collaborating with the prestigious London designer Oliver Spencer and exhibiting in the “Designer Showroom” at LC:M, to participating in the ‘Capsule’ fashion trade show in Paris, to the Eye Respect x Il Bussetto SS15 collaboration - which was noted as the meeting of the best in Italy and Britain - Eye Respect has gained a year of acclaim from the International fashion press.
The brand believes and leads in its “Respect for Craft” campaigns around the globe. Its latest SS15 campaign “We Are Eye Respect” delves into the issues of real hand crafted eyewear and shares the experience with its customer base. Their “Respect for Craft” ethos considers frame proportions, angles and curvature sometimes trial and error, but always precise and never finished until the result is flawless.
Handcrafted in Italy of the finest acetate, the SS15 collection is built upon the 1950s round-rimmed aesthetic. From the Alex, the timeless classic wayfarer silhouette, to the EJ, the bold and contemporary, the Shaun, rounder in lens and bridge than the EJ, yet identical in density and feel, to the DC, the ultimate heritage silhouette - the SS15 collection features both optical frames and stylish two toned sunglasses, boasting traditional to contemporary designs with a strong heritage influence.
All frames come complete with an Eye Respect fold-away carry-case.
“The best of British eyewear that is understated yet like in all things a creative world leader.”