Goodwood

This design is named after the iconic annual hill climb of historic motor vehicles on the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex. Just like them, this frame is a timeless classic. The design of this pair is inspired by three of our favourite frames: Ayrton, Arthur and Thoreau. Pure Japanese titanium temples are seamlessly fused with highly polished Japanese premium acetate. It’s a beautiful, lightweight design that leverages the expertise of both our titanium and acetate craftsmen in Sabae.

Handcrafted in Japan

Each Archibald frame is individually handcrafted in Japan by Takumi master craftsmen, each with over 30 years of experience perfecting their process. Over 200 manual processes are completed across 16 different workshops in a unique, six-week long guild-like procedure arranged to ensure we provide only the highest quality frames.

Visit the workshop in Sabae, Japan

Premium Japanese acetate allows us to create some of the most flexible and durable eyewear in the world.

Sourced from famed Japanese supplier Takiron Rowland, every pair is cut from a single sheet of acetate to ensure consistency in colour, feel and weight. Each frame then undergoes a rigorous polishing process to achieve a beautiful sheen. London Meets Fukui by A. Tudela (05/01/2016), The New York Times. Archibald London - Forging New Ground at the High End of the Market by Scrutinizing Its Brand by B. Auerbach (02/08/2016), Forbes.

So what does it all mean, really? Quality is an easy word to throw around but how can it all be judged?

We set out to make the finest eyewear in the world, the one that is usually unreachable, the pair the opticians sell for $975 with equivalent lenses! Longevity, resistance to force and strength are our metrics. In case of incident the Japanese acetate can be easily bent back into form. This isn't the poor quality These are made to last, to accompany you and to support you through all life’s adventures.

• Handcrafted by master craftsmen in Fukui, Japan - a combined effort of our Acetate and Titanium eyewear workshops • Front is cut from a single sheet of premium, 'Takiron Rowland' Japanese acetate ensuring flexibility, durability and a long life • A process of over 6 weeks to manufacture a single frame • Acetate front is gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil prior to 3-stage hand polishing • The highest grade, pure, 100% Japanese Titanium temple arms featuring a simple grainy pattern. • Nickel free • Undergoes three stringent quality control checks prior to receiving approval • Available with a selection of proprietary Japanese lenses available at manufacturer cost - no markup on lenses • Frames are shot with white light shone, so some frames, and especially lenses can look lighter than in real life • Do not expose to high temperature, excess moisture - and to use a dry cloth to remove any moisture to avoid damage • Clean lenses with luke warm water with a drop of neutral detergent and dry gently