Over a century has passed since the Kirk family began influencing optics. Sidney and Percy Kirk have been pushing the limits of eyeglasses since they turned an old sewing machine into a lens cutter in 1919.The first-ever hand-made acrylic sunglass line in the world will be unveiled at Pitti Uomo by Kirk & Kirk, a British family firm headed by Jason and Karen Kirk. This special material, which is exceptionally light and enables a bold, substantial frame to be worn comfortably all day, took five years to create.
Over a century has passed since the Kirk family began influencing optics. Sidney and Percy Kirk have been pushing the limits of eyeglasses since they turned an old sewing machine into a lens cutter in 1919.The first-ever hand-made acrylic sunglass line in the world will be unveiled at Pitti Uomo by Kirk & Kirk, a British family firm headed by Jason and Karen Kirk. This special material, which is exceptionally light and enables a bold, substantial frame to be worn comfortably all day, took five years to create.
Instead than searching for the ideal accessory to complete an ensemble, I concentrated on striking hues that complement the wearer’s skin tone during the creative design process. Karen Kirk, designer at Kirk & Kirk.In an effort to stretch the boundaries of design, Karen Kirk also decided to use metal for the temples. She contrasted the matted acrylic fronts and spring joints with Alpaca Silver temples, which are made of a copper, nickel, and zinc alloy that is frequently used in jewelry due to its strength and flexibility. This distinctive collection recalls a forceful wave of sculpture influence, offset by a multitude of gradient lenses.
About Kirk & Kirk
British husband and wife pair Jason and Karen Kirk, who have over a century of combined experience in the optical industry, formed Kirk & Kirk. They currently operate the company out of their Brighton studio. Kirk & Kirk’s featherlight designs come in a kaleidoscope of colors, allowing the wearer to represent their individual personalities and brighten our lives one frame at a time. It makes sense that aficionados like Questlove, Lily Rabe, Pedro Pascal, Robert Downey Jr., and Morcheeba are among them.
Post time: Dec-27-2023