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Drift Eyewear Presents the Timber Collection
Quick Take: Drift Eyewear introduced the Timber Collection, a limited edition collection of handcrafted eyeglass frames constructed from salvaged hardwood.
Specifics: Three unique ophthalmic styles with a patent pending temple structure done in a 100 piece run.
Selling Points: The Truss features a dark brown patina and deep grain made from wood milled from centuries-old beams taken from the Meatpacking District in New York City. The timbers were removed during a historic remodel by designer and craftsman Daniel Grady Faires. The Nail Hole features wood that remains strong and sturdy long after the nail has disintegrated. Each Nail Hole frame is custom crafted to showcase the distinct transformation often seen in vintage two-by-fours. This piece was inspired by a collaboration with Seattle designer Jessica Park. The Whitewash is resawn from slats of vintage picket fence. Transformed by years of sunshine and weather, each frame pays homage to a nostalgic past; the wood for these frames was rescued by Chicago artist Raun Myn of FoundRE. The Timber Collection is possible thanks to Drift’s patent pending temple structure modeled after the architectural "Curtain Wall” which transfers the burden of load-bearing from the outside woods to the steel core. This philosophy in architecture is the foundation of all skyscrapers and allows them to use aesthetic elements, such as windows, on the outside of the building. The Nail Hole is the best example and features a rusted-out nail hole in the side of the temple through which one can see the steel core laminated beneath it. The weight of the metal provides an equal distribution of load on the three contact points of the face: ears and nose and prevents the glasses from tipping off when the wearer leans forward. Overall, a Drift product has the same weight and thickness of an acetate frame.
Price Guide: $$$$$
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