Laibach & York Berlin
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Description
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Design Overview
This frame delivers a confident, modern take on the rectangular optical silhouette, using substantial proportions and softened geometry to create a look that feels bold without becoming overly aggressive. A gently sculpted browline and broad endpieces give the design architectural presence, while the restrained lens shape keeps it highly wearable.
- Frame Type: Bold rectangular optical frame with softened corners, a subtly sculpted browline, and substantial endpieces.
- Materials: Acetate construction with a solid, dimensional profile designed to give the frame a strong visual presence.
- Details: The slightly lowered center brow flows into a broad upper rim, while subtle beveling and softened edges prevent the rectangular shape from appearing too rigid. The wide temples continue the substantial proportions of the front for a cohesive, contemporary look.
Fit & Comfort
- The broader proportions make this frame particularly well suited to medium-to-large face shapes or anyone who prefers a more substantial optical fit.
- Its horizontal rectangular shape can complement round, oval, and softly contoured faces, adding definition and structure without relying on sharp angles.
- The moderate lens depth provides ample room for single-vision and progressive prescriptions, while the acetate construction allows for professional adjustment through the temples and frame front to refine the overall fit.
Perfect for
- Someone looking for an everyday optical frame with a stronger, more confident presence than a traditional rectangular style.
- A great option for clients drawn to independent eyewear, substantial acetate, architectural shapes, and understated European-inspired design.
- 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:
Berlin, Germany’s capital city. Historically mostly known for Berlin’s Wall. The frame was inspired by timelessness of the city and surviving spirit. This frame is suitable for persistent and strong people.
- 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: 57mm
Bridge: 17mm
Temples: 145mm.
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: