• 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

Antique gold molasses titanium frame with brown polarized lenses — the warm gold catches light with a quiet lustre, while brown lenses deepen contrast in bright conditions. The Thoreau is the first titanium frame in the collection, handcrafted in Sabae, Japan through more than 200 manual processes. Lighter, stronger, and hypoallergenic. 1.5 high-index polarized lenses. Ships to Hong Kong.