Famous all around the globe for its precision German craftsmanship, ic! berlin is a highly popular eyewear manufacturer with a unique brand identity. From the humble beginning, the company was striving to create glasses that would give their wearers the freedom to express themselves and the way they saw reality. Each and every piece of ic! berlin eyewear is handcrafted with attention to the smallest detail to be unique and authentic. To provide lasting quality and design, the manufacturer uses only high-quality, hand-selected materials that are expertly cut, bent, polished, and refined. Bit by bit, the best artisans use their hands and cutting-edge tools to create timeless, exclusive eyewear.
In 1996 ic! berlin revolutionized the industry with their very first frame named Jack - a screwless frame made of sheet metal. Since that time, ic! berlin has added many prestigious awards including the Golden Silmo Eyewear and Eyewear of the Year awards. The patented screwless spring hinge-clasp system and the innovative technology used to make the eyewear have surpassed many well-known brands. Each ic! berlin frame is manufactured without a single solder and bolt from high-quality surgical steel with a thickness of 0.5 mm, they are very flexible and durable. Many famous personalities are impressed by the minimalism of the brand's eyewear and the absence of a noticeable logo on the frames. It's pretty common to see celebrities sporting ic! berlin sunglasses from the latest collections, highlighting their style and distinct personality.
Less is more - this is the principle guided by the director, founder, and inspirer of the company Ralf Anderl. And these words are fully justified. Looking at ic! berlin, you will be amazed at the workmanship of each particular model, in which every smallest detail is thought out. As part of the patented manufacturing technology, the ic! berlin is constantly experimenting with the design, shape, and color of its models, releasing every year eyewear collections that delight connoisseurs of exclusive optics. In addition to the well-thought-out design of glasses, the brand's designers have creatively approached the design of a set of accessories that complement the glasses - each model comes with a plastic case in the form of a tube, which, if you look closely, resembles a large screw. This original design carries with it a semantic intent to emphasize that this is the only screw in ic! berlin glasses.
Two decades ago it all started with Ralph Anderl, Philipp Haffmans, and Harald Gottschling, who teamed up to create something completely new and avant-garde in the eyewear industry - the lightest screwless sheet metal eyewear. In 2003 the trio had decided to pursue different paths and separated. Anderl remained at ic! berlin as the sole managing director and, preferring to be at the center of attention, he is the ‘face’ of ic! berlin often appears in the company’s marketing campaigns. Today, the brand has set itself up as a luxury trendy spectacles brand. The glasses from this Berlin-based eyewear brand are sold worldwide and are handmade by more than 190 employees.
Luxury eyewear is handcrafted and produced in the heart of Berlin. The brand provides the design, production, sales, marketing, dispatch, and service all under one roof. This is the only way to guarantee productivity and top quality: made in Berlin - made in Germany. With each new collection, ic! berlin masters make fans of the brand admire both the originality of the products and their solid appearance, the highest quality of materials, and the unsurpassed finishing of each element of the frames. ic! berlin offers both sunglasses and optical frames designed for men, women, and kids.
Here, we’ve handpicked the most impressive and stylish men’s sunglasses, each of which is a truly fine piece of eyewear. If you’re looking for timeless silhouettes, such as Aviators or Wayfarers, choose from the Titan Collection that includes unconventional designs with the ic! berlin no-screw hinge. For those men who are striving for casual, sportier looks, the Urban Collection is just the ticket! It includes stylish stainless-steel frames enhanced with colorful rubber accents, which makes them perfect for active city living. For an exquisite look and feel, select from the Horn Collection frames, expertly crafted from Indian water buffalo to become truly luxurious eyewear.