In Jet Black, the Ayrton is at its most commanding — the deep, glossy black acetate finished with kazari metal ornaments on the arms that catch the light as you move. This is the colourway that most directly channels its racing namesake: unapologetic, impossible to ignore.
Paying tribute to legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, the Ayrton is bold and beautifully curved — a frame that commands attention as he did on and off the racetrack. Cut from a single sheet of premium Takiron Rowland acetate and handcrafted in Sabae, Japan by Takumi master craftsmen with over 30 years of experience. Over 200 manual processes across six weeks behind every pair — the kind of patience that produces a frame you can feel the quality of the moment you pick it up. Ships to Singapore.
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.
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.
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
