The ‘Ultimate Driving’ Sunglasses combine racing heritage with superior craftsmanship, celebrating Japanese eyewear artistry. Each frame is meticulously handcrafted using Takiron cotton acetate and high-grade titanium, ensuring durability and style. Designed for comfort, the straight temples make them ideal for wear with helmets, while the custom tinted Shima Optics lenses enhance visual performance. Perfect for enthusiasts seeking function and flair in their eyewear collection.
From the brand: The ‘Ultimate Driving’ Sunglasses unite the racing heritage of Team Ikuzawa with the exceptional craftsmanship of Japanese eyewear atelier Native Sons.
Native Sons, founded by eyewear industry veteran, Tommy O’Gara, the frames are designed and manufactured by hand by a small team of expert craftsmen in Sabae and Fukui City Japan. Frames are constructed using custom Takiron cotton based acetates, high grade titanium plated with custom gold and silver formulas, and Shima Optics lenses are used exclusively.
From the frame geometry to the lens performance, the design features straight temples for ease of wear with a helmet.
The frames are named ‘
Tetsu’
in tribute to Tetsu Ikuzawa.
Takiron Cellulose Base Acetate
CR-39 Custom tinted Lens with Hard Coat
Diamond Tooled Core Wire
Scoop Arrow Hinge with Star Nut
Hex Rivet Pins
50.6 - 19.3-144
Black/Super Hero Brown
