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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 different 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 7-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

TheEyewear>Sunglasses>Jackie w/1.5 Index Polarized Sunglasses Lenses

  • 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 7-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

The Jackie in matte black with green polarized lenses — one of the largest frames in the collection, shaped by subtly sharp angles and curved accents that suit oval and heart-shaped faces. The matte black acetate keeps the profile clean and understated, while the green polarized lenses sharpen contrast in bright conditions without shifting natural colour balance. Handcrafted in Sabae, Japan, over six weeks and more than 200 manual processes, with a Japanese 7-barrel hinge and blue-coated screws. Fitted with 1.5 high-index polarized lenses for sharper optics in a thinner, lighter build.

Specs Blueprint

If your purchase is not exactly what you are looking for, you have 28 days from receiving your order to exchange or return and send your items back to us as long as you have not requested any alterations or special customizations.

Please note, items purchased from the samples sale are not eligible for returns.

For our complete return policy please refer to our Terms and Conditions

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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
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$95
Warby Parker
$749.48
Thom Brown
$210
Archibald

Product

Sunglasses View

Acetate Sunglasses View

Acetate Sunglasses

Made in

China

Sabae, 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

Polarized (China)

Non-Polarized (Likely China)

Performance Grade Polarized (Japan)

Lens Cost

Unknown

Unknown

¥2750 JPY

Reglazing

Unknown

Unknown

¥1500 JPY

Duties + Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$14.97 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$110.35 USD





Sale Price

$95

$749.48

$210





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

$99.65 USD

Retailer Mark-up

n/a

~300%

N/A

Effective Mark-up

~350% (x 4.5)

~980% (x 10.8)

90.30% (x 1.9)

(Brand+Retailer)

$210
Archibald
$749.48
Thom Brown

Product

Acetate Sunglasses

Acetate Sunglasses View

Made in

Sabae, Japan

Sabae, Japan




Lead Craftsmen

T. Nishikata

Unknown

Acetate & other materials

¥700 JPY

Unknown

Craftsmanship

¥4900 JPY

Unknown

Packaging

$6.75 USD

Unknown

Lenses

Performance Grade Polarized (Japan)

Non-Polarized (Likely China)

Lens Cost

¥2750 JPY

Unknown

Reglazing

¥1500 JPY

Unknown

Duties + Logistics

~$14.97 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$110.35 USD

Unknown




Sale Price

$210

$749.48




Brand Margin

$99.65 USD

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

N/A

~300%

Effective Mark-up

90.30% (x 1.9)

~980% (x 10.8)

(Brand+Retailer)

Jackie w/1.5 Index Polarized Sunglasses Lenses 

€390
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