One of Japan’s most celebrated fashion designers, Kenzo Takada collaborates with MASUNAGA, a leading Japanese eyewear manufacturer. MASUNAGA designed by Kenzo Takada collection combines vintage inspired elements with fashion-forward contemporary design.
LOTUS is oversized cat-eye sunglasses with an uplifting top line. It has a bold profile by using acetate sheets 12mm in thickness but looks thin from the front view. The thickest part is 11.5mm from the side view and it adds the quality feel to the LOTUS. ∇
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JET is round-shaped sunglasses with all-metal construction. Double rim front design with spaces at the bridge and the upper rim was inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of space. It features newly designed temple created with a motif from a lorgnette handle that was popular in the 19th century. Engraved arabesque patterns on both front and back of hexagonal column add beautiful vintage elements. ∇
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ORION is a combination frame with sophisticated brow detailing. It features a beautiful engraving on both the front and the back of the bridge. The metal part on the bridge creates a rich detail and it is both functional and decorative. All new end-piece design is inspired by U shaped end-piece styles seen in vintage combination frames and realized on the ORION with modern techniques. Delicately pressed details are applied on all sides of the parts. ∇
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All new end-piece design is inspired by U shaped end-piece styles seen in vintage combination frames and realized on the PICTOR with modern techniques. Delicately pressed details are applied on all sides of the parts. It features newly designed temple created with a motif from a lorgnette handle that was popular in the 19th century. Engraved arabesque patterns on both front and back of a hexagonal column add beautiful vintage elements. ∇
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IRIS is the first rim-less style from MASUNAGA designed by Kenzo Takada collection. The acetate overlay on the metal bridge accentuates the beauty of the acetate-metal combination look and adds the edge to the rim-less design often very minimalistic. It features the engraved arabesque pattern on temples and the original temple tips with crown-like metal pieces with Kenzo Takada’s family emblem. ∇
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HERCULES features precisely engineered side-shield like acetate inserts 10 mm in thickness and 3mm thick titanium sheets are perfectly combined. The titanium top bar is pressed with an elegant arabesque pattern. It features the engraved arabesque pattern on temples and the original temple tips with crown-like metal pieces with Kenzo Takada’s family emblem. ∇
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