Masahiro Maruyama // Reconstruction of the Broken

Reconstruction of the Broken Completeness by Masahiro Maruyama

The design of the Broken collection by Masahiro Maruyama was born from the inspiration of the irregular shape of broken objects. Each piece of the broken creates an impression and mood that no one has ever seen,

Glass and pottery are fragile; once it’s broken, it’s never the same again, even if you repair it.  This process of reconstructing scattered colours expands expression. Each fracture tells a story.

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For this collection, the front of the frame is constructed out of three separate pieces, giving a disjointed, asymmetric, and broken look. For some colourways, these three pieces have three different colours to further enhance the asymmetric appearance.

About the brand

Masahiro Maruyama eyewear is one of the most innovative international designers and creates particular shapes where asymmetry is the most important feature making it unique. Masahiro’s eyewear is present in the best shops in the world and his creations are true works of art.

All his frames are made in the Fukui prefecture of Japan. In Fukui prefecture, the history of eyewear manufacturing has developed over a century and our frames are manufactured at an old-established factory in Sabae City. We work with skilled craftsmen to bring each delicate asymmetrical design and detail to life, producing a product that computerized manufacturing methods simply cannot compete with.

The monthslong process

There are several steps required to make a pair of titanium glasses, including making a mold, pressing, brazing, polishing, finishing the surface, and then assembling the individual parts. Pure titanium is lightweight but possesses excellent strength; it requires an advanced technique to process and polish delicate design frames to ensure high quality. Plastic frames are constructed of Mazzucchelli’s acetate. Skilled craftsmen fill each piece by hand to create a comfortable fit and transition of thickness in an asymmetric design. They are then buffed and polished to a lustrous finish.