Ed Bennett Studio -723 Washington Street/NYC
EYEWEAR is (imo) as important a 'statement' accessory as the cliched 'IT' handbag--more gender neutral ---and face shaping---often- the first thing one notices about person.
The last day of the most recent NYFW (SS 2015)-we saw these spectacular specs-artistic and flattering- by GENTLE MONSTER- that had us craving a pro deal on the spot.
It was an invite to the "Selfish Eyes" photo exhibit at the Ed Bennett Studio- by GENTLE MONSTER-that got us downtown to this two level emporium - but really our eyeballs quickly diverted from the oversized images hung on the walls (by Ssam Kim, Art Direction-Ansoni) --- to the finely crafted frames that were on display à la a Victorian assemblage of artifacts.
Recently opened, the e-commerce site…where prices range from $195-$320…from the simple to the sublime ---that note, can sell-out (!!!).
There is a separate section for the special collaborations.
Hopefully soon, an augmented reality option that lets users use a mobile/tablet/laptop camera to virtually 'try on'…we've seen this on other eyewear sites. In the meantime there is a stocklist on the site…
FYI: prescription friendly glasses are available-we asked.
EYEWEAR is (imo) as important a 'statement' accessory as the cliched 'IT' handbag--more gender neutral ---and face shaping---often- the first thing one notices about person.
The last day of the most recent NYFW (SS 2015)-we saw these spectacular specs-artistic and flattering- by GENTLE MONSTER- that had us craving a pro deal on the spot.
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| reminded us of a car windshield |
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| Clearly, one can see why this South Korean born company, by Kim Han-Kook, the founder and CEO- has such a dedicated celeb fan base and editorial credits- in its three years of existence. |
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| loved these… $320 |
Recently opened, the e-commerce site…where prices range from $195-$320…from the simple to the sublime ---that note, can sell-out (!!!).
There is a separate section for the special collaborations.
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| gold chain details match up with that gold chain handbag |
Hopefully soon, an augmented reality option that lets users use a mobile/tablet/laptop camera to virtually 'try on'…we've seen this on other eyewear sites. In the meantime there is a stocklist on the site…
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| probably not eyewear-but a source material. Beautiful. |