It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a designer in possession of a modicum of self-awareness, must be in want of a pair of distinct eyeglasses.
Even though it’s cliché, one’s mental image of a distinguished designer is usually accompanied by a pair of strong eyeglass frames. This isn’t unwarranted, as the following examples demonstrate.
Above, of course, Corbu.
Louis Kahn
Philip Johnson
Daniel Liebeskind
Kazuyo Sejima
Karim Rashid
Thomas O’Brien
So where do you turn when you need to acquire some designer-worthy specs? A new company we’re excited about is the online startup Warby Parker. They have a great selection of strong-silhouetted plastic frames in an assortment of complexion-friendly colors. Pick five styles you like, and they’ll ship them to your home to try on for five days. Then simply ship them back with a prepaid label, and order the style that you like best. Easy, right? It gets better- each pair of glasses is only $95, and for every pair they sell, a pair is donated to someone in need. So go reserve your sample frames today! Your inner-designer will thank you. (Andy tried on five, and just ordered his first pair. He will report back when they arrive.)
The “Japhy” from Warby Parker
The “Nedwin” from Warby Parker