Laibach & York Amsterdam
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Description
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Design Overview
This frame delivers a confident interpretation of the classic rectangular optical shape, using substantial proportions and a sculpted brow to give the design considerably more personality. The upper line sweeps gently downward toward the bridge before rising toward the endpieces, while the squared lenses and softened lower corners create a strong but approachable profile.
- Frame Type: Bold rectangular silhouette with a sculpted brow, broad endpieces, and subtly softened lens corners.
- Materials: Substantial acetate construction with smooth polishing and dimensional shaping throughout the front.
- Details: The pronounced brow and integrated bridge create a continuous, architectural front profile, while the clean endpieces and minimal visible hardware keep the design uncluttered. The emphasis is firmly on proportion and silhouette rather than decorative detailing.
Fit & Comfort
- The broad front and generous lens dimensions make this particularly well suited to medium-to-large face shapes, especially for someone who prefers a substantial optical frame.
- The strong horizontal lines can provide definition for round, oval, and softly contoured faces, while the slight curvature through the brow keeps the frame from appearing overly rigid.
- The generous lens depth provides ample room for single-vision and progressive prescriptions, while the full acetate construction offers an optician useful adjustability for refining bridge contact, temple alignment, and overall positioning.
Perfect for
- Someone looking for a bold everyday optical frame that makes a statement through proportion rather than elaborate ornamentation.
- A strong choice for clients who appreciate substantial acetate, clean architectural lines, and a contemporary interpretation of classic rectangular eyewear.
- Particularly versatile for clear prescription lenses, progressives, custom tints, or Hi-Vex lenses, making it suitable for everything from professional wardrobes to more expressive everyday styling.
Laibach & York:
The capital of the Netherlands, also known as “Venice of the North” is famous for its colorful tulips that bloom with all their glory. This frame was inspired by Amsterdams’ infrastructure and canals and is recommended for a bold person that is not afraid to make a statement.
- 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: 50mm
Bridge: 20mm
Temples: 145mm
Frame Front Width: 138mm
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: