SPECIAL IMPORTS
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Kame ManNen J, as the name suggests, ‘Kame’ meaning turtle and ‘Man Nen’ meaning thousand years, the eyewear is produced with durability and longevity in mind. This was the strong aspiration of the founder Kikujiro Kimura.The brand started making eyewear in Japan, Fukui since 1917, with more than 100 years of heritage, it is said to be one of the oldest eyewear brands in Japan.
Known for its classic and simplicity designs, KameMan Nen has won the hearts of people all over the world with an aesthetic that stays unaffected from the fast-paced fashion trends.
The pear-shaped curved nose pads of Kame ManNen are definitely a unique feature of the brand. Conventional nose pads are fixed on with screws and may be cumbersome to change and maintain. The brand presents two solder joints to the middle bridge, not only does it give a perfect Asian fit with larger contact area for weight distribution on the nose, it adds simplicity and beauty to the eyewear.
KameManNen uses high quality materials such as titanium, and impeccable craftsmanship in in the manufacture of the eyewear, calculated carefully and constructed with sub-millimetre accuracy. This can be seen in the intricate laser engraving of the turtle-shaped patterns on the titanium rims. They use high industry standards of ion-plating for the surface treatment that is very labor intensive but provides highly durable finishes. That might be the reason why the Kame ManNen collection consists of little vibrant or loud colors. Pursuit of the highest quality possible that can be achieved, without compromising is he very essence of KameManNen and the identity of the brand.
Kame Mannen frames are also the salvation for people with high degrees for a few reasons. A combination of the rounded small frame size and thick side rims, significantly reduces the visible lens thickness and the weight of the glasses. Kame Mannen produces frame sizes as small as 43mm, with rounded shapes that are known to effectively reduce uneven thickness on lens edges compared to squared or odd shaped glasses. Lastly, the enhanced thick rims at the side of the frame covers a significant amount of lens thickness.
The beauty of the thick rims comes where it can be seen only when viewed from the side, covering the thickness of the lens, while the front maintains the look of sleek thin rims.
Combining all these factors, KM-99 and KM-101 are some of the models we recommend for high degrees.
Besides the classic Titanium collection, Kame Mannen has incorporated Acetate for a modern take to their vintage designs. It introduced interesting colors to the Kame Mannen collection. The transparency and shine of these beautiful acetates are made possible by masterful polishing craftsmanship.
KM11-13 features a combination of a thin acetate rim, framed by titanium casing. It is definitely a perfectly delicate pair for the modern minimalist.
Eye Theory is one of the few retailers of Kame Mannen eyewear collection in Singapore. Appointments are required to view the collection.
Frame price starts from $590
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