Factory boosts frame profile

Leftfield Japanese eyewear manufacturer Factory 900 has added two new models to its distinctive product portfolio.

Arguably more subtle than some of its recent offerings, the FA1111 (1) and FA1120 (2) models still demonstrate manufacturing and design creativity not often seen in the eyewear sector.

The FA1120 design has a simple retro silhouette with a thick profile constructed from acetate. The frame’s party piece is the intricate carving on the fronts which is accentuated by contrasting hues. Clear colour options also show off the internals of the hinges.

A straight front-on view of the FA1111 frame doesn’t capture the imagination, with only a retro near-round eye shape, but when viewed from other angles, neatly angled acetate becomes visible. The top and bottom of the round eye shape have been moulded forwards 90 degrees, not only adding interest to the shape of the frame, but leaving top and bottom of the lens exposed.