Theo Carrot
Lightweight Playfully Elegant Eyeglass Frame
40 Brown Havana
Acetate/Titanium
Designed in Belgium
Handmade in France
Description
Crafted in Belgium by the avant‑garde masters at Theo, the Carrot strikes a mesmerizing balance between playful innovation and refined elegance. Its round silhouette, built from a fusion of feather‑light metal and acetate, whispers of bold craftsmanship and airy comfort.
The magic lies in the unexpected: a hidden flex‑hinge that adds a whisper of movement and resilience, a subtle flourish for wearers who refuse to blend in. Each angle is intentionally quirky—an asymmetry that teases the eye, calling to those who prize individuality and intelligent design.
On the face, Carrot feels practically weightless, yet unmistakably present. It's the choice of spirited trend‑setters, those who want their eyewear not only to be seen, but to make a statement. Not just frames—it's a signature, a subtle gesture of confident creativity.
Everybody is theo
It started with a desire we just couldn't deny any longer. It was 1987 and we were hungry. Hungry for ‘a different pair of glasses’. And we were fired up to get to work. Together with Patrick Hoet (designer and anagram-namesake of theo) we decided to create original eyewear for own shops in Antwerp and Bruges.
The first theo models we launched made a bit of a splash and enthusiasm is contagious! Colleagues were soon asking us whether they, too, could sell theo in their shops. Little by little and country by country, theo gradually won over more and more hearts. This had an impact on us, of course. It encouraged us to continue on our chosen path.
We were increasingly determined to design glasses that always incorporate a touch of humour, individuality and a certain ‘edge’. And we’ve stayed true to this vision. After all, our goal has never changed: together with the theo optician, to make glasses-wearers happy and to offer them an unforgettable experience.
Now, a good 25 years later, we’re tremendously proud to be able to collaborate worldwide with a select group of individual opticians who have embraced theo and who, in turn, bring our love for design, originality and quality to their customers.
But our story doesn't end here. In the meantime, theo has grown into a platform where designers of all kinds (glasses, fashion, furniture, etc.) can work in synergy with a small army of enthusiastic employees at our warehouse in Antwerp. The drive to keep on inspiring and surprising is simply in our DNA. That, and our love for our fans.
theo loves you.