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Shwood Sunglasses are known for their cool wooden sunglasses, now the same brand is exploring another natural material, stone! The new Shwood Stone Collection consists of two models, the Wayfarer-like Canby and the vintage Belmont, both made ​​of real slate stone(light or dark) mixed with birch wood. The exclusive glasses are limited to 200 pairs and are available from $295 dollars. Watch the video
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Palo is a recent brand that make beautifully crafted wooden sunglasses. No two pairs of sunglasses are alike because they carve each central frame from a single piece of natural hardwood, giving each pair a natural wooden look and feel. The sunglasses are are made with sustainably grown and harvested wood, reflecting Palo´s commitment to the environment and social responsibility. Check out the stylish collection on their website.
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The 20th Anniversary Edition Catfish embodies the same spirit of creativity that helped establish Arnette in 1992. It features a retro-inspired Arnette logo and some of the throwback colorways that it was infamous for. The re-issued Catfish will be available in the original Gloss Black, along with vintage Havana, trippy Inked Green and 90’s-soaked Silver with a red mirror lens.More details after the jump...
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SK8 Shades are hand-made sunglasses made from recycled skateboards! They are manufactured by one of South Africa’s best skateboard ramp builders, Dave De Witt, he makes them from used skateboards and pimps them into very cool sunglasses. It takes Dave 3 to 5 days working an average 4 hours for a perfect finish. The result are some awesome sunglasses that in their previous life have rolled down half pipes and pools, ridden inner cities and bombed down daunting hills...watch the video of the building process. source
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Fan of aviator glasses? Californian brand Oliver Peoples created a new eyewear collection in collaboration with Japanese designer Takahiro Miyashita. Two vintage-inspired models were created, a sunglass model and The Soloist Round (featured here) an optical model. This is a limited edition website exclusive, you can choose from three classic color combinations.
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Arnette have released two models with replaceable arms through their A.C.E.S. (Arnette Creative Exchange System) system. With A.C.E.S., you have the ability to express yourself by customizing your sunglasses to match your style preference whenever you want, or mix and match with your friends. More info and photos after the jump.

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The Persol Clip-On Shades collection, consists of two models of glasses that come with clip-on shades. The 60s inspired, vintage style, clip-on sunglasses, come in numerous color combinations of frames and lenses. They are the perfect solution for reading, proper vision and protecting your eyes from extreme sunlight.
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These are Paul Smiths take on the original aviator goggles. The Alrick sunglasses are a limited edition, they are handcrafted and made from the finest materials. The Alrick feature classic shapes and come with removable leather side shields to help block sunlight. They are perfect for riding the slopes with style or driving your classic roadster. source
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You may recognize Giovanni Ribisi from movies like "Avatar", "Saving Private Ryan" or "Friends", he is also the face of Barton Perreira eyewear brand. After several seasons of modeling for the brand, he has agreed to launch is very own line of designs, they feature classic round frames and vintage mineral glass lenses. Perfectly suited for the sartorial and casual situations.
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Proof make quality hand-made wood sunglasses out of sustainable woods. The sunglasses are designed with classic silhouettes and look awesome. Proof also give back 10% of their profits to non-profit organizations they believe in and offer the sunglass industry the first sunglass recycling program. So when buying Proof sunglasses you are also helping others in need.
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Pq Eyewear and Israeli designer/architect Ron Arad have teamed up to produce this very original and unique collection of eyewear. Ron Arad felt there was something missing in the eyewear world. Many brands are just focusing on retro styles and don’t develop anything exciting, so he thought it was a great opportunity to design something new. Well, we agree, even the sunglasses case looks amazing. via GBlog
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Ksubi is an Australian brand created in 2000 by surfers Dan Single and George Gorrow. They are known for their jeans but are slowly making a mark on eyewear. Their latest collection of eyewear offerings for Summer 2011 features eleven sunglasses and seven optical models. They mix vintage styles that blend beautifully together.
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Looking for some cool sunglasses? A smart choice would be the "Canby", a collaboration between Toronto brand Ransom and Portland-based eyewear company Shwood. Made of genuine Canadian oak wood, this limited edition of only 50 units is numbered and comes in a special edition box.
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Toms, more known for their shoes, announced their new product category: sunglasses. The sale of accessories will also be linked to humanitarian aid , when purchasing an item you will be offering assistance to people in need of ocular surgery. Two frame styles are available, one Wayfarer-style, one Aviator-style.
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After observing the exorbitant prices and sales practices of some unscrupulous sometimes opticians, Antonin Chartier decided it was time to act to propose something different. Jimmy Fairly would allow everyone to have access to eyewear for less than 100€. Check out Jimmy Fairly´s amazing collection at very affordable prices.
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Shwood eyewear is a Portland, Oregon, based brand, their latest style is an aviator-inspired silhouette that pays homage to classic utilitarian design. The Ashland comes in East Indian Rosewood( considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful lumbers) and features premium Carl Zeiss premium mirrored lenses for a nice pop.
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These timeless classic sunglasses by Illesteva are called "Lenox", they are muiti way sunglasses featuring tortoiseshell wayfarer-style frame, clear lenses and a detachable grey lens cover. They are handmade in Italy and use prime materials and excellent quality lenses.
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Based in Portland, classic and skilled craftsmans Shwood introduce the aviator-inspired "Ashland”, a timeless art form. Every step from veneering and precision lens cutting, to shaping and finishing promises an entirely handcrafted eyewear piece. The "Ashland" pays tribute to classic utilitarian design while adding a unique twist to the traditional aesthetics. Nice!

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