Raising the bar on COOL- New NAO NED frames just in!

    

 The latest & greatest from Nao Ned  is officially in the shop; we are convinced this hand-made acetate collection from France is something special.  Shapes & colors offered in the newest models are fine-tuned for an understated, everyday look with striking personality. 


  
Bold & simplistic at the same time? NAO NED successfully explores that possibility….

Fresh Arrivals: The cream of the crop is in Frame Holland

Every time we receive shipment from one of our all-time favorite manufacturerers, Frame Holland, we are profoundly impressed to experience the craftsmanship and the refined, distinctive style that this collection has always been reliable for.   As one of our high-end collections, it’s the irresistible design & quality that makes these models worth the investment:



Fine-tuned variations on those timeless, traditional designs
Thin profile metal and acetate combos make for a sophisticated style

Top quality acetate paired with rich layering and subtle classic detailing, such as true vintage rivets

Fresh arrivals: 2 New Italian-made collections are in & here’s the 1st one!

Just landed yesterday:  LUXOL DESIGN and ESSEQUADRO,  two eyewear collections from small factories in Italy… we are proud to be the 1st optical shop in the USA to be able to carry them!


Here are some highlights from the 1st collection, LUXOL

The acetate designs offer rich color options in matte finishes with layered accent colors:

Luxol also has some interesting colorful metal designs in both thinner eye wire… 


& thicker sheet-cut designs

Stay tuned for Part II: Essequadro preview…!


Customers around the Shop: Patti Warashina!


The marriage of two extraordinary forces is a splendid thing to witness. So when our longtime patron Patti chose this bold & animated new style by ROGER EYE DESIGNS, we were taken by the AWESOMENESS of it.  This is one of Rogers’ boldest models yet, but Patti’s confidence pulls it off eloquently.   

By the way (if you didn’t already know), Patti Warashina has been an accomplished artist for decades.  Having taught ceramics at University of Washington for 25 years, she just finished a show at the Bellevue Arts Museum. Just like Patti in person, her work is quirky, delightful & fascinating.
If you missed it, check some of the showcased work here: 

© Photo courtesy of Seattle Times, Photography by Ken Lambert