Matsuda Sunglasses

Matsuda sunglasses are as significant as the genius behind this legend, Mitsuhiro Matsuda, a famous Japanese fashion designer who amalgamated art, architecture, and fashion into his designs. During his affiliation with the “Tokyo Designer Six”, Matsuda managed to display his creations alongside other brands that are recognized internationally placing him among other great designers within the fashion market. Images of the work of Mitsuhiro Matsuda bear the evident imprint of the author himself and the sumptuous city he so loved — Paris. The influences of the Art Deco style, defined by geometric patterns of decorative ironwork, were formative in shaping his appreciation of design. Also, the rawness of industrial metal work as well as the detailed architecture of Gothic cathedrals were significant appeals for Matsuda to apply the ideas of these two facets to his eyewear series.

Thus, the Matsuda sunglasses collection is a perfect example of the discussed harmonic blend of Oriental and avant-garde inspirations. Every pair is individual, it is made with great clarity and is endowed with features that can only be described as obsessional. As for elements of forms and ornamental designs consisting of the lacework on the frames and the fine engraving, it is possible to refer to detailed architectural and artistic patterns that Matsuda observed in Paris. In Matsuda's imaginative progression of the sunglasses design, it takes multiple steps and processes to get a frame done. Even the ideas drawn on paper or computer as well as choosing the materials that will be used in the production are done in consideration of great detail. Thanks to this, the latest sunglasses collection goes beyond simple accessories and turns into a series of eyewear creations that are not just functional but also artistic.

Matsuda excels at working with titanium and stainless steel: two materials that are valued for their high strength and, respectively, corrosion resistance. These metals are finely crafted and bent into frames that are not only extremely light; they are also quite comfortable to wear for long periods. The combination of titanium and stainless steel makes it possible to have Matsuda sunglasses resistant to day-to-day wear and tear while at the same time showing a rather classy look. Whereas the frames made of metal can prove the ability of the brand to handle materials used in industry, the acetate line testifies to the successful mastery of organic materials. The acetate that is incorporated in these frames goes through a rigorous hardening process that may last up to three months and the frames produced are characterized by bright coloration, excellent breakage strength, and elongated service life.

Of course, it is not only the material and flexibility that define Matsuda frames; the supreme finish and meticulous workmanship are worth mentioning. Skilled craftsmen at Matsuda fashion the frames to a mirror-like sheen, each face receiving the saving touch and finishing that only master polishers can provide. Matsuda sunglasses manufacturing, then, is a perfect alchemy of modern technology, where craft and innovation harmoniously intertwine. Every frame is made to be disassembled and assembled anew by the master craftsmen who pay attention to detail ensuring that they match the various elements thereby bringing out the beauty of a complete structure. From the simple but ingenious details of the mechanisms by which lenses hinge miraculously into position and glide back into their original position without a single creak; to the almost symmetrical placement of lenses that provide the necessary shatterproof protection; everything in a frame crafted by Matsuda is an effort. The philosophy of the brand remains consistent throughout its operations even to this day; it is a relentless search for perfection.