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Native Sons Seeger and Dharma

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Native Sons is taking it back to the rounded optical styles with a couple of new frame additions: the Seeger and the Dharma. The Dharma (above) is a style designed after the antique mountain climbing glasses which were depicted in the Kerouac novel "The Dharma Bums." The frame is made from a cotton-based acetate and is then hand polished and matched with a white gold-plated clip-on with polarized lenses. Inspired by and named after composer and teacher, Charles Seeger, the wire frame is as classic as it gets with its antique gold plating and matching polarized green lenses.

Masunaga 110th Anniversary Collection

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Any company that can reach 10, 20, 30 years in business is an impressive business feat, but we're talking about 110 years of crafting some of the finest eyewear in the world. That's an incredible milestone being celebrated by Japanese eyewear company Masunaga who have been building frames since 1905.

The company is releasing a special collection of frames that include two styles: an essential black pair of shades and a classic circular frame with a two design, intricate filigree, and an aviator-style brow bar.

Super for President's Spring-Summer '15

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Established in 2007, Super have become one of the leaders in contemporary eyewear with a handful of high-profile collaborations. This spring they've worked with President's, a fellow Italian company, to create two special models. The Paloma and the América come in two colours, are made in Italy, and feature ZEISS lenses – highlighting President's tasteful, understated aesthetic.

Cutler and Gross D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

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Time and time again, sunglasses made by the UK-based eyewear company Cutler and Gross have me debating whether or not I need an upgrade. While the answer is logically no, the incredibly classic styles always cause me to wrestle with my more impetuous side. I'm especially drawn to this D-Frame model: Italian-made, distinctive, and sure to stand the test of time. Cutler and Gross D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Paul Smith 531 Barson Sunglasses

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Paul Smith's 531 cycling collection adds a new collection of sunglasses to its lineup of performance wear and accessories. Of course, Smith's take on a cycling frame isn't your average pair of sunnies. His Barson sunglasses mix a classic silhouette with a modern design and of course, some bright colors are thrown in as well.

The Barson frame is an ultra-thin piece of metal shaped into a classic, wayfarer-esque shape with a keyhole bridge design. They've also added large, mirrored lenses to every frame to match the sleek, brushed stainless steel frames.

Sasquatchfabrix. Rawlife Sunglasses

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The Japanese brand Sasquatchfabrix. does a remarkable job of taking classic references and warping them to fit their avant-garde aesthetic. Their products add a dash of individualism to any outfit, and these chunky acrylic sunglasses certainly stand out from the numerous, more diminutive versions available from nearly every eyewear company. Sasquatchfabrix. Rawlife Sunglasses

Hakusan x Deus

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If you've ever seen a Deus motorcycle, you know how meticulous the craftsmanship and engineering is behind every bike. Same goes for their latest collaboration with Japanese eyewear company, Hakusan, and is the first collaboration with a brand outside of Japan. For this collaboration the two companies created a special edition of their Deco frame.

The frame features thick, hand-finished matte black acetate, five prong brass hinges, and a classic set of green-tinted lenses. Deus and Hakusan will produce these in a limited run of 100 pieces and if you want a pair you'll have to make the trek to Deus Ex Machina’s Tokyo flagship store in Harajuku

The Hill-Side Sunglasses

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Known for their fabric accessories, NY's The Hill-Side adds a couple of sunglasses to the mix for their first line of eyewear. With their careful eye for quality fabrics, you can bet that they've made sure to seek out high quality frame materials and talented craftsmen to help them create their frames.

Han Kjobenhavn's Doc Clip-Ons

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There's just something about a well designed, round pair of sunglasses that always grabs our attention. Han Kjobenhaven's Doc has been one of our favorite styles in that silhouette with its clean, straightforward design that will never go out of style. This time around they've updated it with a clip-on sunglass to give the frame a fresh new look.

The accessory adds a delicately elegant touch to the thick acetate frame and a perfect addition if you're sporting optical lenses. Other details include Italian acetate, Japanese hinges, and glass from none other than Carl Zeiss optics.

Our Legacy Eyewear

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This spring Our Legacy have become the latest brand to add a range of eyewear to their offering, including the Void Sunglasses above. Handmade in Portugal, the glasses feature an anti-scratch coating, Carl Zeiss UV400 lenses and Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frames.