Antwerp's three bridges inspire Theo

Antwerp, the harbour city and home of frame designers Theo, proves the inspiration for the company’s latest collection as the three bridges of the city have become immortalised in eyewear – Royers, Nassau and Siberia.

Theo described the ‘Antwerp Bridges’ collection as combining acetate, stainless steel and nylor in a unique way. The stainless steel core is enveloped in acetate and the temples use the in-house flex system developed at Theo, which flow in a single line. The frames are described as heavy on the top and airy on the bottom – just like a bridge.

The Nassau frame (1) is described as a bold, robust and rectangular model for men and women and is named after the oldest bridge in the Port of Antwerp, built in 1867.