Update: you can now find more pictures of the range in the gallery after the jump.
Having found more than a little success with his unique interpretation of the modern men’s suit, American fashion designer Thom Browne is now turning his hand to another statement style. Transitioning from a statement on his catwalks solely, it has been announced that a Thom Browne Eyewear range will be released during the fall 2011 fashion season.
A vintage-meets-modern-meets-utilitarian take on sunglasses, the forthcoming Thom Browne sunglasses range…
features 20 styles that draw inspiration from the master architects, politicians, studio artists, industrial designers and professors of the 40s 50s and 60s.
Acetate styles in specifically developed color combinations and treatments are complimented with genuine leather, and metal mesh side cups.
All components were custom designed for each style. Each style is marked with the signature Thom Browne red, white and blue logo tip and four stripe hinge.
For his metal collection, all eyewear frames are made of high-grade titanium delivering strength, lightness and comfort. Key styles are finished with natural horn brow bars and cable temple ends (unseen in any other collection today).
Sold as a unisex offering, and being such a statement piece they certainly are, the Thom Browne sunglasses will sell for between US$450 and US$1,000 when they’re released later this year..
Thom Browne sunglasses from fall / winter 2011
Thom Browne sunglasses from fall / winter 2011
