Roundten
The Perez’s hinge design is free of screws and welds and was inspired by the need to eliminate impact between train cars. This durable frame with ready-for-anything hinges has a Flextal core.
(877) 889-0399, villaeyewear.com
$340
Mykita
The Jojo features Mykita’s patented Endura hinge, which is designed to require minimal maintenance or re-adjustment. The style, from the Acetate collection, is created with Acetate Renew.
mykita.com
$635
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Öga
With a durable flex hinge that allows for easy opening and closing at the temples, the 10171O has textured rims and a smooth acetate front.
(800) 526-8838, morel-france.com
$315
Silhouette
From the Lite Wave Collection, the 4559 has screwless hinges with a closing mechanism hidden in the endpiece to allow for seamless adjustments.
(518) 272-5500, silhouette.com
$500
Morgenthal Frederics
Drawing inspiration from the decade of the same name, the Nineties Series includes the Ninety-Four, a round sun style with a custom cuff on the hinge to match its unique temple tips.
(800) 899-1060, morgenthalfrederics.com
$595
Marc Jacobs
A three-dimensional milling treatment defines the design of MJ 1045/S, which also features standout hinges with a metal plaque inside the temples.
(800) 631-1188, mysafilo.com
$255
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Starck Biotech Paris
Featuring the award-winning SPHERE hinge, the SH3081 is a combination frame that demonstrates Philippe Starck’s legendary less-is-more approach. The hinge is a single ball of stainless steel inserted into an injected front and paired with an ultrathin titanium temple.
(800) 422-2020, my.luxottica.com
$268
JF Rey
Form meets function on the 1517, where the hinges serve as a cheerful accent on a masculine, acetate frame.
jfrey.fr/en
$500
Fysh
The Ocean Gold (F-2073) is a patterned acetate with a head-turning, jewelry-inspired hinge design.
(855) 455-0042, westgroupe.com
$234.98
