Fashion / Super sunglasseses: Retrosuperfuture
Now I know what you’re thinking. This Australian summer you’re going to see the wayfarer style ripped-off and ruined by flouro festival wearers all over the country. But these babies aren’t just for show. Handmade by one of Italy’s most prestigious factories, using Zeiss lenses, they’re a far cry from the flimsy market numbers you’ll catch the masses wearing. With the wayfarer style picking up where the aviator left off, get ready to hear a lot more from Super. Creators of Italy’s Pig magazine, Sean Beolchini and the Beckerman brothers are the team behind this eyewear brand, and responsible for the recent retro shade revival. We’re loving the cream and black combo, but you can take your pick from Super’s palette of cool colours and designs.
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Jodes said | 4 September, 2008
Sick sunnies!