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Named after the protagonist in Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo, the Edmund in Sapphire Blue features a thick brow-line frame with an exposed lower lens in deep, rich blue Japanese acetate from Takiron Rowland. The vivid sapphire tone is a striking departure from the neutral palette, giving the distinctive half-rim architecture real character and a colour that shifts subtly in different light. Ideal for those with softer features. Each frame is handcrafted in Sabae, Japan over six weeks and over 200 manual processes.
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Named after the protagonist in Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo, the Edmund in Sapphire Blue features a thick brow-line frame with an exposed lower lens in deep, rich blue Japanese acetate from Takiron Rowland. The vivid sapphire tone is a striking departure from the neutral palette, giving the distinctive half-rim architecture real character and a colour that shifts subtly in different light. Ideal for those with softer features. Each frame is handcrafted in Sabae, Japan over six weeks and over 200 manual processes.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Il n'y aurait pas grand intérêt à proposer de si belles montures si les verres que nous offrons ne reflétaient pas le même dévouement à la qualité. Sans surprise, nous avons trouvé les partenaires parfaits au Japon avec lesquels nous travaillons directement. Ils s'occupent à la fois de la fabrication de nos verres propriétaires et de l'exécution des commandes. Après tout, votre vue est un don et doit être protégée de la meilleure façon possible.
Voir nos verres
How they measure up to the others... Let's come clean here!
The next time you pay for a label, we politely invite you to think about what you have actually paid for... Sorry, established stalwarts of luxury, your secret is out!
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)
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)
