AKARI

The hinge mechanism is incredibly smooth, and the titanium feels featherlight on my face all day. These acetate frames have that mid-century character without being bulky, which is exactly what I was hoping for.

I was a bit worried acetate frames would feel heavy, but the combination with the titanium makes these incredibly well-balanced and comfortable all day. The mid-century design has a subtle elegance that gets compliments every time I wear them.

The titanium frame is incredibly lightweight—I forget I'm wearing them after a few minutes. The Japanese acetate feels smooth and well-crafted, and the mid-century look is exactly what I wanted.