Laibach & York Brussels
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Description
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Design Overview
This frame is a clean, modern interpretation of the classic rectangular optical shape, combining strong proportions with subtle curves that keep the design approachable. The gently contoured browline introduces just enough movement to distinguish it from a conventional rectangle, while the substantial lower eyewire gives the frame a confident, grounded appearance.
- Frame Type: Structured rectangular optical frame with softened corners and a subtly curved browline.
- Materials: Acetate construction with a substantial yet streamlined profile designed for everyday wear.
- Details: A shallow dip through the center brow transitions smoothly into slightly elevated outer edges, creating understated architectural interest. Broad endpieces and cleanly integrated hinges reinforce the frame’s crisp, contemporary character.
Fit & Comfort
- The balanced proportions make this frame particularly well suited to medium-to-large face shapes, as well as wearers who prefer a generously sized rectangular lens.
- The combination of straight lower lines and softened upper contours can complement round, oval, and softly contoured faces, introducing definition without looking excessively angular.
- The generous lens dimensions provide useful space for single-vision and progressive prescriptions, while the acetate construction allows for professional adjustments to refine temple alignment and overall fit.
Perfect for
- Someone looking for a versatile everyday optical frame with a polished, contemporary presence that works equally well in professional and casual settings.
- A strong choice for clients who appreciate independent eyewear, substantial acetate construction, clean geometry, and understated architectural details.
- Well suited to clear prescription lenses, progressives, custom fashion tints, or Hi-Vex lenses, depending on the wearer’s prescription and visual needs.
Laibach & York:
The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region and the capital of Belgium. It is also the administrative centre of the European Union. The most common theory about the origin of the name Brussels is that it comes from the Old Dutch bruocsella, meaning ‘marsh’ and home or ‘home in the marsh. The Brussels frame represents a determined, focused and rebellious spirit.
- Ergonomically designed for superior weight distribution.
- Properly cured Italian cellulose acetate for the best adjustments.
- 3-5 barrel Italian hinges for lifetime durability
- Five step polish for a stunning glassy finish from a 9 day process.
Size:
Eye: 52mm
Bridge: 18mm
Temples: 145mm
Frame Front Width: 134mm
Find Your Fit
Frame Sizing Isn't What it Seems:
Let me throw a wrench to everything you might think you know about finding the right "size" glasses. While many people think a couple of simple numbers can determine the needed frame size, more often that not, that's just not the case. The numbers I'm referring to are the A or Eye size (Lens width), and the DBL or Bridge size (distance between the two lenses). While these numbers can be helpful guidelines, not all frames with the same numbers will fit the same way. Just like your clothes don't all fit exactly the same even with the same waist measure, neither do all frames.
Why Don't The Numbers Tell Me the Right Size?
This is a great question, and comes down to the wide array of materials used to make the frames! The distance from the edge of the lens to where the temple (arms, bows, whatever you want to call them) go back to the head and thickness of the temples themselves are just a couple of the factors. Add in different bridge designs with the same width and totally different fits and construction, and things get hairy quickly!
So, How Can I Even Figure Out What To Buy?
Pay close attention to the actual construction of the frame. Opticians know these tricks well and our staff is happy to assist if needed, just send us a picture, and what it is you personally want out of your next eyewear function and style wise. For a guideline for yourself though, look at the material thickness from the outer lens to the edge, this can be just one or two millimeters, on up to several or as much as ten or more millimeters in the cases of some specialty designs for high prescriptions! Next pay attention to the thickness of the material in the bridge, and the way it tapers. These subtle cues can give you a great impression of how the frame will fit on you with just a little visualization!
Does a Frame Always Need to Fit Perfectly?
Contrary to the optical worlds opinion, NO. You don't need perfect central alignment, or frames exactly the width of your head. What you do need, are certain lines to flow well with your face, colors that work for your complexion and wardrobe, and knowing whether you want to have a look that is bold and oversized, or small petite and minimal, or any combination of the two. There is a fine line between oversized and TOO BIG, so do dredge into this area with caution. This is where we come in, if you're not sure, let us help!
What if I Like Really Different?
Welcome to the party, you're one of us. We understand trendsetters and fashion forward styles are not something the everyday eye will find pleasing, and we're not going to talk you out of that gorgeous vintage cat eye shape in blazing pink colors, or whatever your heart desires, as long as it really is a good look for you in color tones and style choice! Frames built for the world of high fashion are some of our favorites, and personally our staff rocks some of the wildest things out there! Whether you like the basics, or something as wild as a rimless with dragon shaped lenses, we're not judging!
Full Video showing many of the differences and what "proper" sizing looks like: