The Matte Champagne colourway dresses the 51 in a translucent, pale-gold acetate with a soft, non-reflective finish that lends the frame an understated warmth. Light passes through the material rather than sitting on top of it, creating a glow that shifts from honey to straw depending on the moment — a quietly confident choice that pairs with almost anything.
"And so you touch this limit, something happens and you can suddenly go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct and your experience as well, you can fly very high" — Ayrton Senna
A larger take on our best-selling Ayrton, the 51 features the kashime hinge — piercing through front and sides as both a functional upgrade and a visual signature that sets it apart from the original. Each frame is cut from a single sheet of premium Japanese acetate by Takiron Rowland and handcrafted in Sabae, Japan by Takumi master craftsmen across six weeks and more than 200 manual processes. Before leaving the workshop, the acetate is gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil, then taken through a three-stage hand polish — the kind of obsessive finishing that makes these frames feel like nothing else you have ever worn. Ships to the United States. Free returns.
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 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
