Krewe du Optic

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I recently discovered New Orleans based optical brand Krewe du Optic and as a long time supporter of my adopted second city I had to share it with you all. All the glasses are handmade using superior lenses, Italian acetate and premium hinges, these sunnies should last a long time—due to the quality of materials and style. My favourites?

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JLP in Cypress – named after famous pirate Jean Lafitte, $225

 

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The St Louis in Bengal, $75 – how can you beat that?

 

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LGD (Lower Garden District) in Camo, $235

 

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Toulouse in Champagne, $215

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Christian has been a cultural and style junkie since the age of 6; while most kids were swiping cookies, he was swiping his grandfathers' Patek Philippe. Raised to appreciate art, fashion,design and  literature (yeah, this one actually reads) by a single mother fondly called Jackie-O. Christian quickly went from childhood cultural capital thief to academia protégé. Referred to as the cat's meow by some, too clever by half by others, Christian eschewed the academic life and ran away to join the circus -the fashion circus. Several well-appointed positions later and a career on the rise would be most people's dream but it was time to say fuck off and start all over again.

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