Vinylize CYKLO:
Eyewear Crafted from Bicycle Brake Cables
On your marks, get set, go!
Vinylize introduces CYKLO, an innovative eyewear collection that redefines sustainability and celebrates the cycling lifestyle.
For OPTI 2025, Vinylize debuts this groundbreaking concept, designed to merge functionality, durability, and iconic style.
In its quest to find an upcycled material that is durable, iconic, uniform, and abundant, Vinylize turned to an unexpected source: bicycle brake cables. Each pair of temples in the CYKLO collection is meticulously crafted from this composite hypoallergenic material, blending sustainability with comfort and style.
A Tribute to “I Want to Ride My Bicycle”
The CYKLO collection features three models, each available in four colors, inspired by Queen’s iconic song “I Want to Ride My Bicycle”, originally composed by Freddie Mercury in 1972. Like all Vinylize designs, the collection showcases the brand’s trademarked grooved material, ensuring a distinctive aesthetic that stands out.
With CYKLO, Vinylize continues to push the boundaries of eco-conscious design, creating eyewear that’s not only stylish but also makes a meaningful contribution to sustainability.
This collection embodies the perfect synergy between innovation, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility. Experience the future of eyewear with CYKLO by Vinylize, launching at OPTI 2025. It’s more than eyewear—it’s a movement.
About Vinylize
Handmade in Europe since 2004. Vinylize recycles more than 3 tons of vinyl yearly. The history of Vinylize goes back to the early 2000s, when Zack Tipton performed his first experiments with different plastics.
After finding his father's long-forgotten collection of records in the garage, the brand was born. The first frames were made of old vinyl records from the communist era, bargain-hunted at the flea markets of Budapest.
Vinylize is handmade in the heart of Europe from recycled vinyl. Awarded by Red Dot, and Optic For Good, their eyewear combine contemporary style with a distinctive, eye-catching approach.
The brand specializes in upcycling discarded, materials to craft unique, handmade eyewear that is meticulously designed and built with durability in mind, that can withstand the test of time and be enjoyed for years to come.
Since then, Vinylize has entered into collaboration with Motown, Maui Jim, Miles Davis and has designed eyewear for a number of prominent members of the music industry, including AC/DC, Sir Richard Branson, Sir Elton John, Robbie Williams, Mick Fleetwood, Elvis Costello, Shawn Mendes, and Ed Sheeran. The products of the company are marketed all over the globe in over 500 stores.
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