Inspired by the iconic style of President Kennedy during his 1961 naval visits, these sunglasses blend timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Hand-moulded from durable celluloid, they feature striking glass lenses that not only offer exceptional clarity but also evoke a sense of vintage elegance. The robust frame showcases intricate shapes while maintaining structural integrity, making these sunglasses a stylish and practical accessory for sunny days. Perfect for those who appreciate classic aesthetics and quality.
From the brand: The GEYSER / BROWN FRAME adopts a silhouette reminiscent of President Kennedy's visit to Fort Bragg in 1961 and his distinctive nautical dressing observed during his sailing excursions on his boat
Victura
, where he would often
be seen
pairing sunglasses with a Type G-1 and khaki slacks - the G-1 calling back to his own time as a Navy Officer.
Crafted in a mid-century style
, this frame is hand-moulded from celluloid and finished with glass lenses.
The American military pioneered eye defence technology for the Air Force, replacing goggles with sunglasses as a lightweight alternative. In 1929
the
first celluloid sunglasses were introduced
to the American market through a creative transformation of injection moulding facilities previously dedicated to a faltering womenswear manufacturer.
Utilising nitrocellulose as its primary component
along with cotton
, pulp, and other fibres, constituting 70% of its composition, celluloid sunglasses, enhanced with camphor, made a transformative impact.
Available on the beaches and boardwalks of Grand West, New Jersey, these sunglasses quickly captivated the public, achieving widespread popularity.
Celluloid, once dry, displays remarkable stability, enabling the creation of intricate shapes that sustain the frame's structural integrity, even without the presence of metal leg cores.
As time has passed, the manufacturing of celluloid sunglasses has
witnessed a decline
, leaving a limited number of producers.
The majority
of these manufacturers
are now concentrated
in Japan, where the tradition of hand moulded celluloid frames is preserved and continues to be in high demand.
