Theo Eyewitness YI
Limited Edition Encapsulated 3D Design Eyeglass Frame
010 Transparent Chromiumoxide Green
Acetate
Designed in Belgium
Handmade in France
Description
Bourbon Way
Frozen in time,
designed for eternity
A theo family, inspired by the iconic Portes-clés de Bourbon from the ‘60s and ‘70s, where small 3D objects were encapsulated in plexiglass. This collection playfully pays tribute to the past. Just like these collectibles, the sketched Bourbon Way glasses appear visually frozen in acetate. The subtle asymmetry in the frame and lenses makes each pair a true eyewitness – a frame with a twist, a design with a story.
Design and functionality blend effortlessly, while relief and depth enhance Bourbon Way’s playful character. This is a collection that stands out, sparks conversations, invites compliments, and evokes admiration.
The collection features bold eyewitness acetate models.
This is Bourbon Way – frozen in time, designed to stand out.
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.
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