essays
The Quiet Revolt of Independent Eyewear
A single conglomerate controls most of the eyewear industry. A growing network of independent brands is building an alternative. Why it matters beyond the frames themselves.
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The Sunglasses Shot: How Eyewear Became Cinema's Favorite Character Device
From Breakfast at Tiffany's to The Matrix, sunglasses have been used in film not as accessories but as narrative instruments. A look at why directors keep reaching for them.
design
How the Wayfarer Became the Default
The Wayfarer wasn't always the world's most recognized frame. Its rise, near-death, and resurrection tell us something important about how design objects become culturally permanent.