Capsule collections have become more popular in all retail segments, including eyewear. They’re a fun way for designers to try something new without too much risk. And they’re great for customers who don’t want to see anyone else in “their” frames.
Super/Gosha Rubchinskiy
Created in partnership with Russian designer and photographer Gosha Rubchinskiy, the too-cool SUPER / GOSHA RUBCHINSKIY I capsule features distinctive, retro-futuristic shapes inspired by post-Soviet youth and street culture.
+39 0286 996971 | retrosuperfuture.com
$350
Glacier x Le Printemps
The iconic Glacier brings sport aesthetic to the street with snakeskin accents. Limited edition style GLACIER X LE PRINTEMPS was designed for Paris department store Printemps.
(844) 299-8265 | vuarnet.com
$680
Prada Minimal Baroque
These sunglasses born on the PRADA catwalk are updated for a new collection. With bold curves and flourishes, Prada Minimal Baroque model PR07TS is exuberant.
(800) 422-2020 | luxottica.com
$520
TommyXGigi
East Coast meets West Coast in the TOMMY X GIGI capsule collection. The Tommy Hilfiger TH Gigi2 is the second special-edition sunglass designed with American supermodel Gigi Hadid.
(800) 631-1188 | safilo.com
$139
Sodapop
Disco-era style meets 50s kitsch in SMOKE X MIRRORS’ first capsule collection. Model Sodapop II features vibrant mixed materials to quench your thirst. See you at Studio 54.
(212) 647-7677 | smokexmirrors.com
$395
This article originally appeared in the March 2017 edition of INVISION.