GRIT, the latest model from ISSEY MIYAKE EYES, is born from an aggregation of tiny grains. Its graceful curves and organic form feature an uneven surface with a quiet depth, clinging to the face as if in an embrace, becoming one with the body. This sculptural expression has been made possible through cutting-edge 3D printing technology. The frame’s material—grains derived from plant-based oil—transforms from white to deep charcoal grey the moment it is shaped. Its unique character emerges from the untouched, matte texture created during the printing process, evoking the presence of something found in nature. The softness of fabric wrapping around the body, the grainy touch of sand against the skin—these tactile sensations create a natural bond between the material and the body.

Boston
Colours: Dark Grey
Lens: Dark Grey

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Colours: Dark Grey
Lens: Dark Grey

The exhibition “GRIT” will be held at ISSEY MIYAKE KYOTO | KURA, from Saturday, 1 November.

KANEKO OPTICAL
The company’s headquarters is located in Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, a region distinguished for its sophisticated eyewear production techniques at the highest level in the world. With its own factory BACKSTAGE and its chain of directly managed stores KANEKO GANKYO, the company gets involved in everything from the planning and designing to the production and sales of eyewear, while assuring quality of products. Its “CRAFTSMAN SERIES”, a collection of glasses each of which bears the name of an author-craftsperson, is receiving high acclaim as a work to pass down traditional eyewear techniques to the present day.

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