Laibach & York Andorra La Vella
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Description
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Design Overview
This frame pushes the classic rectangular optical shape into statement territory with a dramatic brow and sharply sculpted proportions. The upper line sweeps downward toward the bridge before rising into broad, angular endpieces, while the deep squared lenses give the frame a strong architectural presence. It is bold and fashion-forward without relying on excessive ornamentation.
- Frame Type: Oversized geometric rectangle with a sculpted brow, pronounced outer corners, and deep squared lenses.
- Materials: Substantial acetate construction with generous thickness and dimensional shaping throughout the front.
- Details: Broad endpieces and a prominent integrated bridge give the frame its commanding profile, while subtle beveling around the eyewires adds depth and definition. Minimal hardware detailing keeps the emphasis on the dramatic silhouette and craftsmanship.
Fit & Comfort
- The generous width and substantial proportions make this particularly well suited to medium-to-large face shapes, or anyone intentionally seeking an oversized statement fit.
- The strong horizontal brow and angular outer corners can provide excellent definition for round, oval, and softly contoured faces, while the deeper lens shape adds visual balance through the lower half of the frame.
- The generous lens depth provides plenty of vertical room for single-vision and progressive prescriptions, while the substantial acetate construction allows for professional adjustment to refine bridge contact, temple alignment, and overall positioning.
Perfect for
- Someone looking for a bold optical frame with unmistakable presence, where the silhouette itself becomes an important part of the overall look.
- An excellent choice for clients drawn to independent eyewear, oversized proportions, architectural shapes, and substantial acetate construction rather than conventional everyday rectangles.
- Particularly versatile for clear prescription lenses, progressives, custom fashion tints, or Hi-Vex lenses, making it a strong choice for clients who want their prescription eyewear to function as a genuine statement accessory.
Laibach & York:
The Andorra La Vella frame, named after the capital city of Andorra. Combining confidence and style, it captures the beauty of the Andorra's capital city. With a variety of color and material choices, it is a unique and fashionable accessory that makes 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: 47mm
Bridge: 21mm
Temples: 145mm.
Frame Front Width: 137mm
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: