EYEWEAR

Studio Nicholson designer sunglasses apply the brand’s focus on material, proportion, and restrained form to eyewear. The Type 1 sunglasses are made in Japan from bio-circular acetate, with a considered frame designed across black, brown, and tortoise shell finishes. Rather than relying on decorative detail, the design places emphasis on shape, material, and construction. The result is luxury eyewear with a clear, understated character.

Acetate is a material widely suited to structured eyewear frames, allowing colour, surface, and form to be expressed with precision. Studio Nicholson’s Type 1 sunglasses are crafted from bio-circular acetate, giving the frame its defined shape and substantial finish. Available in black, brown, and tortoise shell, each variation retains the same considered silhouette while changing the visual character of the frame.

Japanese-made eyewear is closely associated with considered manufacturing and precise construction. Studio Nicholson’s Type 1 sunglasses are made in Japan, bringing this approach to a frame defined by clean proportion and bio-circular acetate. The emphasis remains on material and form rather than unnecessary embellishment. This makes the sunglasses a natural extension of Studio Nicholson’s wider design language.

Frame colour can change the character of sunglasses without changing their underlying shape. Black creates the clearest graphic definition, while brown offers a softer tonal alternative. Tortoise shell introduces greater variation through the surface of the acetate while remaining easy to integrate with a restrained wardrobe. Choosing between them depends on personal preference, existing wardrobe tones, and the degree of contrast required.

Designer sunglasses can work as a considered finishing element across both men’s and women’s wardrobes. A restrained acetate frame sits naturally alongside tailoring, denim, knitwear, and outerwear without competing with the wider silhouette. Neutral black, brown, and tortoise shell finishes also allow the eyewear to move easily between seasonal palettes. This versatility makes the Type 1 suited to a modular approach to everyday dressing.