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Curves from cycling history

Simon Jones

Inspired by the helmets worn by Flemish competition cyclists in the years between the wars, the limited edition Flandria sunglass model is the latest creation from Belgian eyewear manufacturer Theo.

Designed to show how a functional item can be a fashion accessory, Flandria has a lightweight stainless steel frame and curved lenses which provide protection from both the sun and wind.

Each model is numbered and comes with a certificate signed by Theo’s founders, Patrick Hoet and Wim Somers.

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