Factory 900 Retro Future: chunky frames

There's nothing like a chunky, quality Japanese acetate to awaken a sleepy glasses blog. EWG loves these from Factory900. Available as shades or specs.

Factory 900 melting sunglasses

They're not really melting. But you can see that the FA-1111 from Japan's Factory 900 certainly creates a distinctive look as the exquisite acetate frame curves away from the face above and below the lens. This video, in Japanese, gives you a better idea...

The sunglasses have just won a Silmo d'Or, one of the most coveted prizes in eyewear. Also available as glasses.

Read our previous posts on Factory 900 here...

Factory900 does the slits

Colour and creativity: two things Factory900 always brings to Eye Wear Glasses (as well as a smile!). This is FA-086 Slit II, handmade in Japan.

Factory900 concept glasses in collaboration with Aoyama Kogaku

Factory900 concepts have appeared here before and this one takes the last one to the extreme with these futuristic glasses-cum-head-bracelet.

Designed in collaboration with lens maker Aoyama Kogaku, the entire 360 degrees is made from lens material.

Below are a few Factory900 production models for 2012...

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Factory900's stained glass window sunglasses

Japan's Factory900 breaks the record for the number of lenses in a pair of glasses. I can see Lady Gaga in this frame-and-a-half. Hope she doesn't need prescription lenses... 8)

Factory900 - high-quality Japanese acetate glasses with a difference

Am always on the lookout for great glasses brands that aren't necessarily available in Europe and the US so I  was pleased Mireito recommended I look at Factory900, a Japanese outfit with these exciting, futuristic designs.

Many of the best Western brands manufacture their frames in Japan, mainly because of the quality of the acetate finish available. Unsurprisingly Factory900 appears to have mastered the perfect finish.

New styles are due out in April so I'll keep checking back...