Lansdowne 1431 Square Opticals

Lansdowne 1431 Square OpticalsThe Lansdowne 1431 explores a geometric square silhouette with an artists eye and an engineers hand. Handcrafted in Japan from pure titanium, the optical is accented with striking design cues that reference the sinuous and three dimensional nature of British supercars from the 60s and 70s. From the Oyster pin nose bridge to the quiet yet considered temple tips, each element garners inspiration from the front grills and fenders of these iconic

Lightness and functionality are the core tenets of the AUSN 0001

which are gilded with an ancient coin emblem

A curved brow bar and flattened edges subvert expectations

Referencing the 0383 - a classic Cutler and Gross bug eye frame from the mid 1980s - the 9383 plays with technical acetate construction to dynamic effect whilst modern techniques are used sympathetically to update this distinctly retro frame for the contemporary wearer

Continuing the story of blending past and present

The Ladbroke 1427 sunglass is a modern-day relic

It's sculpted with bevelling and accented with polished Compass Star pins

It's rooted in our bestselling 1394 frame

the 0710 optical reworks an archive design with new proportions

Bevelling adds dimension to the frame

sympathetically updated to feel contemporary and androgynous

Octagonal edges and a striking double browline elevate the navigator-inspired 0004