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#Handcrafted in Japan アーチバルドの眼鏡は、それぞれ30年以上もの歳月をかけて技を磨いてきた日本の職人たちの手で作られています。200を超える手作業の工程が16の工場でおこなわれており、この6週間にわたる作業のおかげで、最高品質のフレームだけを提供することができます。

Craftsmanship

Visit the workshop in Sabae, Japan

#日本製のプレミアムアセテートを使用することで、柔軟性と丈夫さに優れたフレームを作ることができました。 一本のフレームは、色や感触、重さなどに統一感が出るようタキロン・ローランド社製の一枚のアセテートから作られており、精密な研磨作業によって美しい光沢のある仕上がりが叶えられています。 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

#結局、どういう意味なのでしょう?クオリティという便利な言葉、その判断基準とは? 私たちが作ろうと決めた世界一の上質な眼鏡。このような眼鏡はたいてい手の届くようなものではなく、レンズも入れると$975もの値が付けられています。長寿命、耐久性、丈夫さこそが私たちの基準。日本製のアセテートなら、もしもの時にもちゃんと元の形に戻ります。長く使える品質だから、これからの人生、どんな時もあなたに寄り添う眼鏡なのです。

Quality

• 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

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

  • 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

The Thoreau in antique gold molasses with brown polarized lenses — the warm gold titanium catches light with a quiet lustre, while the brown lenses deepen contrast and reduce glare in bright conditions. The first titanium frame in the collection, the Thoreau draws on a Thoreau quote that became something of a founding motto for the brand. Handcrafted in Sabae, Japan, with the same meticulous 200-process production as our acetate frames but in a material that is lighter, stronger, and hypoallergenic. Fitted with 1.5 high-index polarized lenses for sharper optics in a thinner profile.

Specs Blueprint

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Specs Blueprint

Design note

The Thoreau in antique gold molasses with brown polarized lenses — the warm gold titanium catches light with a quiet lustre, while the brown lenses deepen contrast and reduce glare in bright conditions. The first titanium frame in the collection, the Thoreau draws on a Thoreau quote that became something of a founding motto for the brand. Handcrafted in Sabae, Japan, with the same meticulous 200-process production as our acetate frames but in a material that is lighter, stronger, and hypoallergenic. Fitted with 1.5 high-index polarized lenses for sharper optics in a thinner profile.

Details & Care

  • 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

Handcrafted in Japan

アーチバルドの眼鏡は、それぞれ30年以上もの歳月をかけて技を磨いてきた日本の職人たちの手で作られています。200を超える手作業の工程が16の工場でおこなわれており、この6週間にわたる作業のおかげで、最高品質のフレームだけを提供することができます。

Visit workshopVisit workshopVisit the workshop in Sabae, Japan
Product Material

#日本製のプレミアムアセテートを使用することで、柔軟性と丈夫さに優れたフレームを作ることができました。 一本のフレームは、色や感触、重さなどに統一感が出るようタキロン・ローランド社製の一枚のアセテートから作られており、精密な研磨作業によって美しい光沢のある仕上がりが叶えられています。 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.

#結局、どういう意味なのでしょう?クオリティという便利な言葉、その判断基準とは? 私たちが作ろうと決めた世界一の上質な眼鏡。このような眼鏡はたいてい手の届くようなものではなく、レンズも入れると$975もの値が付けられています。長寿命、耐久性、丈夫さこそが私たちの基準。日本製のアセテートなら、もしもの時にもちゃんと元の形に戻ります。長く使える品質だから、これからの人生、どんな時もあなたに寄り添う眼鏡なのです。

Product Quality

#日本製のプレミアムアセテートを使用することで、柔軟性と丈夫さに優れたフレームを作ることができました。 一本のフレームは、色や感触、重さなどに統一感が出るようタキロン・ローランド社製の一枚のアセテートから作られており、精密な研磨作業によって美しい光沢のある仕上がりが叶えられています。 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

#結局、どういう意味なのでしょう?クオリティという便利な言葉、その判断基準とは? 私たちが作ろうと決めた世界一の上質な眼鏡。このような眼鏡はたいてい手の届くようなものではなく、レンズも入れると$975もの値が付けられています。長寿命、耐久性、丈夫さこそが私たちの基準。日本製のアセテートなら、もしもの時にもちゃんと元の形に戻ります。長く使える品質だから、これからの人生、どんな時もあなたに寄り添う眼鏡なのです。

Product Quality
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$145
Warby Parker
$651
Thom Browne
$235
Archibald

Product

Stainless Steel + Acetate Eyeglasses View

Titanium + Acetate Eyeglasses View

Titanium + Acetate Eyeglasses

Made in

China

Japan

Sabae, Japan





Lead Craftsmen

Unknown

Unknown

T. Nishikata

Acetate & other materials

Unknown

Unknown

¥800 JPY

Craftsmanship

Unknown

Unknown

¥5100 JPY

Packaging

Unknown

Unknown

$6.75 USD

Lenses

Polycarbonate (China)

Not Included- Frame Only

1.67 Hi-Index (Japan)

Lens Cost

Unknown

0

¥2950 JPY

Reglazing

Unknown

0

¥1500 JPY

Duties + Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$14.97 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$119.11 USD





Sale Price

$145 w/ Lenses

$1020 w/ Lenses

$235 w/ Lenses





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

$115.89 USD

Retailer Mark-up

n/a

Unknown

N/A

Effective Mark-up

~420% (x 5.2)

~820% (x 9.2)

98.20% (x 1.98)

(Brand+Retailer)

$235
Archibald
$651
Thom Browne

Product

Titanium + Acetate Eyeglasses

Titanium + Acetate Eyeglasses View

Made in

Sabae, Japan

Japan




Lead Craftsmen

T. Nishikata

Unknown

Acetate & other materials

¥800 JPY

Unknown

Craftsmanship

¥5100 JPY

Unknown

Packaging

$6.75 USD

Unknown

Lenses

1.67 Hi-Index (Japan)

Not Included- Frame Only

Lens Cost

¥2950 JPY

0

Reglazing

¥1500 JPY

0

Duties + Logistics

~$14.97 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$119.11 USD

Unknown




Sale Price

$235 w/ Lenses

$1020 w/ Lenses




Brand Margin

$115.89 USD

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

N/A

Unknown

Effective Mark-up

98.20% (x 1.98)

~820% (x 9.2)

(Brand+Retailer)

The Thoreau Sunglasses in Antique Gold Molasses with Brown Polarized Lenses 

¥53500
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