Factory900 has years of experience marked by unique product offerings and interesting conceptual collaborations with other optical artists. One of these artistic partnerships is with Belgian eyewear brand Theo for several limited edition pieces. Theo Collaboration Their Theo x Factory900 design collaboration includes the Onassis with its wrap-around design with a twist. Unlike other wrap-around optical pieces that obscure the peripheral vision, the Onassis has an oval-shaped cutout on both sides. The Kamikaze and Samurai rectilinear frame style are designed for men and women, respectively.

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The difference between the two is in the softer curves of the Samurai. Surreal Fashion Other innovative Factory900 designs include the EL-001, which has distinct small round frames. With an option for a rose or green-tinted lens, the EL-001 resemble futuristic goggles. The concept for the EL-001 was produced in collaboration with designer Elsa Winkler. It was nominated for its unique eyewear design during the 2018 Silmo d’Or optical fair in Paris. Another unique Factory900 product is the FA-087 which makes the wearer look like a six-eyed creature. This novelty piece comes in a variety of colored frames and lenses. Sci-Fi Influences Since its launch in 2000, designer Yoshinori Aoyama has been instrumental in creating the distinct look of Factory900. Factory900 works with acetate and metal as its base material but the designs are far from basic.

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They incorporate sci-fi influences, avant-garde, and contemporary patterns and forms. Creating the basic form involves molding the material instead of layering, which results in a smoother, streamlined look. The prices for a genuine Factory900 optical wear depends on its rarity. Limited edition pieces could go for several hundred dollars.

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