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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 diƒerent workshops in a unique, six-week long guild-like procedure arranged to ensure we provide only the highest quality frames.

Craftsmanship

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. Archibald London London Meets Fukui by A. Tudela (05/01/2016), The New York Times. Archibald London Archibald London - Forging New Ground at the High End of the Market by Scrutinizing Its Brand by B. Auerbach (02/08/2016), Forbes.

Material

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.

Quality
  • Cut from a single sheet of premium Japanese acetate ensuring flexibility and durability
  • 6 weeks and over 200 manual processes to handcraft a single frame
  • Premium acetate with enhanced malleability to ensure individual fit and comfort.
  • Gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil prior to 3-stage hand polishing
  • Japanese 3-barrel hinge finished with blue coated screws to strengthen frame structure
  • Three stringent quality control checks prior to approval and shipping
  • Available with a selection of extremely high grade, coated Japanese lenses available at cost of manufacture
  • 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
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  • Cut from a single sheet of premium Japanese acetate ensuring flexibility and durability
  • 6 weeks and over 200 manual processes to handcraft a single frame
  • Premium acetate with enhanced malleability to ensure individual fit and comfort.
  • Gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil prior to 3-stage hand polishing
  • Japanese 3-barrel hinge finished with blue coated screws to strengthen frame structure
  • Three stringent quality control checks prior to approval and shipping
  • Available with a selection of extremely high grade, coated Japanese lenses available at cost of manufacture
  • 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

Specs Blueprint

We offer a 28 day free returns policy for all of our frames (with standard lenses that have not been customised.) In the case of sunglasses, returns are free for the default lens option (that have not undertaken any customisations, which include the selection of a different tint for the lens other than the default option. For more information on charges for the return of any customised lenses please click here.

In order to accommodate you in the best way we can, all lens customisations are performed 24 hours after an order has been placed. This is to make sure that you have enough time to amend or cancel your order at free of charge. In the event that any customisations requested are not cancelled within the 24-hour period, a charge may be applied that will reflect the extent to which customisation occurred. The best thing to do in this situation is to give us a call. Alternatively, you may email us and we will try resolving this matter for you as soon as possible.

In order to return any orders made within the United Kingdom and the United States, simply email our customer support team at info@archibaldlondon.com to request a return label, and we will be happy to help process your return. For orders made to any other countries, unfortunately we will require you to arrange the logistics for the return on your own.

When processing the return, please do inform our customer support team so that we can keep an eye out for the parcel. We strongly recommend that the item is well packaged. We also recommend that a trusted delivery service is used and proof postage is secured as any items lost or damaged in transit will not be classed as returned.

Specs Blueprint

Design note

Details & Care

  • Cut from a single sheet of premium Japanese acetate ensuring flexibility and durability
  • 6 weeks and over 200 manual processes to handcraft a single frame
  • Premium acetate with enhanced malleability to ensure individual fit and comfort.
  • Gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil prior to 3-stage hand polishing
  • Japanese 3-barrel hinge finished with blue coated screws to strengthen frame structure
  • Three stringent quality control checks prior to approval and shipping
  • Available with a selection of extremely high grade, coated Japanese lenses available at cost of manufacture
  • 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

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 workshopVisit workshopVisit the workshop in Sabae, Japan
Product Material

#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. Archibald London London Meets Fukui by A. Tudela (05/01/2016), The New York Times. Archibald London 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.

Product Quality

#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. Archibald London London Meets Fukui by A. Tudela (05/01/2016), The New York Times. Archibald London Archibald London - Forging New Ground at the High End of the Market by Scrutinizing Its Brand by B. Auerbach (02/08/2016), Forbes.

Product Material

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.

Product Quality

Lenses... your way, also made in Japan and individually cut and fit for you by the people who make them.

There wouldn't be much of a point in providing such beautiful frames if the lenses we offered did not reflect the same dedication to quality. Unsurprisingly we found the perfect partners in Japan with whom we work with directly. They take care of both manufacturing of our proprietary lenses and order fulfillment. After all your sight is a gift and must be protected in the best possible way.

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Made in

China

Japan

Sabae, Japan





Lead Craftsmen

Unknown

Unknown

T. Nishikata

Acetate & other materials

Unknown

Unknown

¥700 JPY

Craftsmanship

Unknown

Unknown

¥4900 JPY

Packaging

Unknown

Unknown

$6.75 USD

Lenses

Polycarbonate (China)

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Unknown)

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Japan)

Lens Cost

Unknown

Unknown

¥2950 JPY

Reglazing

Unknown

Unknown

¥1500 JPY

Duties + Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$14.97 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$114.65 USD





Sale Price

$95 w/ Lenses

$1020 w/ Lenses

$225 w/ Lenses





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

$110.35 USD

Retailer Mark-up

n/a

Unknown

N/A

Effective Mark-up

~350% (x 4.5)

~820% (x 9.2)

92.1% (x 1.92)

(Brand+Retailer)

$225
Archibald
$1020
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Product

Acetate Eyeglasses

Acetate Eyeglasses View

Made in

Sabae, Japan

Japan




Lead Craftsmen

T. Nishikata

Unknown

Acetate & other materials

¥700 JPY

Unknown

Craftsmanship

¥4900 JPY

Unknown

Packaging

$6.75 USD

Unknown

Lenses

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Japan)

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Unknown)

Lens Cost

¥2950 JPY

Unknown

Reglazing

¥1500 JPY

Unknown

Duties + Logistics

~$14.97 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$114.65 USD

Unknown




Sale Price

$225 w/ Lenses

$1020 w/ Lenses




Brand Margin

$110.35 USD

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

N/A

Unknown

Effective Mark-up

92.1% (x 1.92)

~820% (x 9.2)

(Brand+Retailer)

 Eyeglasses

$330
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