Laibach & York Dublin
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Description
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Design Overview
A refined panto-inspired optical frame with softly rounded geometry and a subtly sculpted profile. The upper rim has a gentle rise before dipping toward the bridge, while the lower rim transitions into softly squared corners, giving the silhouette more structure than a traditional round frame. The result feels understated, intellectual, and distinctly contemporary.
- Frame Type: Full-rim, panto-inspired optical frame with rounded lenses and subtly squared lower contours.
- Materials: Acetate-style construction with an integrated nose bridge and matching temples.
- Details: A compact keyhole-style bridge adds definition to the center while preserving the frame’s clean appearance. The rims have noticeable depth without appearing overly heavy, and the endpieces transition neatly into substantial temples. Visible hinge construction adds a subtle mechanical detail to the otherwise minimalist design.
Fit & Comfort
The balanced lens depth and gently rounded proportions make this shape particularly versatile for small-to-medium faces. It can complement square, rectangular, oval, and angular face shapes, with the rounded upper contours softening stronger facial lines while the slightly squared lower edge maintains definition.
Perfect for
Ideal for someone looking for a thoughtful, design-oriented optical frame that sits between classic panto and modern geometric styling. Its restrained proportions and sculpted details make it distinctive enough to have personality while remaining highly wearable for everyday use.
Laibach & York:
Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, mostly known as country with greatest whiskey. The inspiration of this frame was taken from simplicity, pride and height of monument The Spire Of Dublin. This frame is for people who love simplicity and have social 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: 49mm
Bridge: 23mm
Temples: 140mm
Frame Front Width: 141mm
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: