Tall Grass Prarie
GREAT FRONTIER THE AMERICAN BISON COLLECTION Follow us onto gravel-strewn roads, over broad rolling hills, and into the last of the great tallgrass prairies. Here, in the heart of the Osage Nation, small herds of American Bison roam, living remembrances of the spectacular frontier. This cultural heritage is at the heart of our newest creation – li mi ted -edi tion Zephirin frames hand-wrapped in Italy using genuine, ecologically sourced bison hide leather, in collaboration with Oklahoma’s iconic eyewear retailer, Black Optical.
Photography: DARSHAN PHILLIPS Words By: ANDREW POGANY
100%GENUINE BISON LEATHER
This cultural heritage is at the heart of this unique collaboration, culminating in the production of the Zephirin, Hatfield and Dealan: American Bison Edition.
The result are historically inspired designs expertly made in Japan and hand-wrapped by Italian artisans in ecologically sourced Bison leather. The bison hide is sourced from buffalo ranches that farm the bison for meat, ensuring that no part of the great prairie animal is left to waste. The leather used displays a distinct pebbled grain, having been shrunk during tanning by over 30% for a superior and stunning texture.
A limited number of the Zephirin, Hatfield and Dealan: American Bison Edition are available for $850.00 exclusively through Black Optical online at blackoptical.com and retail outfits in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
THE AMERICAN BISON COLLECTION Inspired by big thinkers and ambitious outcasts, the ZEPHIRIN (named after Pope Zephyrinus) is notable for its distinctive pre-WWII sizing, meticulous hand-finish, a n d sc u l pte d templ e co ns tr u cti o n. Wi th i ts s l i m l i nes a nd ecl ecti c s i l h o u ette , these spectacles are perfect for everyday use by the cultural aesthete, imbuing the wearer with the panache of a professor and the swagger of a saint.
PRODUCT DETAILS SIZING: MED MEASUREMENTS: EYE:46 BRIDGE:24 TEMPLE:142 MATERIAL: 10MM BLOCK, GENUINE AMERICAN BISON LEATHER WRAPPED CURED CELLULOSE ACETATE FRAME FT. PRECIOUS METAL HARDWARE HARDWARE: DARK GUNMETAL STERLING SILVER LENS: CR39 MATTE BLUE MIRROR
- DISTINCTIVE, PRE-WWII RECTANGULAR FRAME - DARK GUNMETAL STERLING SILVER SIGNATURE ARROWHEAD FRONT PIN - SILVER CUSTOM HAIRLINE ENGRAVED WIRE CORE DESIGN - SILVER TENSION-SECURED CUSTOM HINGE WITH SPUR-SHAPED RIVETS - GOLD DOMED 3D METAL CAMEO LOGO - 6 BASE MATTE BLUE MIRROR CR39 LENS W/ BACKSIDE ANTI-REFLECTIVE TREATMENT - 100% UV PROTECTION
PACKAGING: - ITALIAN-HANDCRAFTED LEATHER CASE - MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH/POCKET SQUARE - HARD-SHELLED, SILK FABRIC-COVERED PACKAGING
Hatfield Bison FRAME
PRODUCT DETAILS SIZING: MED MEASUREMENTS: EYE:49 BRIDGE:20 TEMPLE:142 MATERIAL: 10MM BLOCK, GENUINE AMERICAN BISON LEATHER WRAPPED CURED CELLULOSE ACETATE FRAME FT. PRECIOUS METAL HARDWARE HARDWARE: 18 KARAT GOLD LENS: CR39 MATTE BLUE MIRROR - MODIFIED CLASSIC AVIATOR FRAME - 18 KARAT GOLD SIGNATURE ARROWHEAD FRONT PIN - SILVER CUSTOM HAIRLINE ENGRAVED WIRE CORE DESIGN - SILVER TENSION-SECURED CUSTOM HINGE WITH SPUR-SHAPED RIVETS - GOLD DOMED 3D METAL CAMEO LOGO - 6 BASE MATTE BLUE MIRROR CR39 LENS W/ BACKSIDE ANTI-REFLECTIVE TREATMENT - 100% UV PROTECTION PACKAGING: - ITALIAN-HANDCRAFTED LEATHER CASE - MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH/POCKET SQUARE - HARD-SHELLED, SILK FABRIC-COVERED PACKAGING
DEALAN Bison FRAME
PRODUCT DETAILS SIZING: WIDE MEASUREMENTS: EYE:49 BRIDGE:20 TEMPLE:142 MATERIAL: 10MM BLOCK, GENUINE AMERICAN BISON LEATHER WRAPPED CURED CELLULOSE ACETATE FRAME FT. PRECIOUS METAL HARDWARE HARDWARE: 18 KARAT GOLD LENS: CR39 MATTE BLUE MIRROR - SUBTLE CAT-EYE, RECTANGULAR FRAME - 18 KARAT GOLD SIGNATURE ARROWHEAD FRONT PIN - SILVER CUSTOM HAIRLINE ENGRAVED WIRE CORE DESIGN - SILVER TENSION-SECURED CUSTOM HINGE WITH SPUR-SHAPED RIVETS - GOLD DOMED 3D METAL CAMEO LOGO - 6 BASE MATTE BLUE MIRROR CR39 LENS W/ BACKSIDE ANTI-REFLECTIVE TREATMENT - 100% UV PROTECTION PACKAGING: - ITALIAN-HANDCRAFTED LEATHER CASE - MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH/POCKET SQUARE - HARD-SHELLED, SILK FABRIC-COVERED PACKAGING
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