In a gathering of German minds, luxe baggage maker RIMOWA and sun shades label MYKITA have inked a long-term partnership for collaborative eyewear. The duo’s first assortment — stuffed with ultra-clean frames spanning all kinds of shapes and tints — is approaching April 10.
The pair will launch their signature frames beneath a number of completely different sequence, all of which shall be made at MYKITA HAUS in Berlin. The Heritage sequence, for example, makes use of anodized aluminum and homes sq., aviator, and panto frames, whereas the Visor sequence mixes mild stainless-steel with toric lenses. Notably, the latter sequence presents wraparound protection and safety from UV rays, peripheral glare, and reflections, making it a really perfect alternative for the outdoorsy clientele.
“RIMOWA and MYKITA are two modern German manufacturers with deep technical experience of their respective fields,” stated RIMOWA CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, “each recognized for recognizable design options and modern use of supplies. With shared values on sturdiness and craftsmanship, fusing our emphasis on motion with MYKITA’s concentrate on imaginative and prescient was a pure match.”
MYKITA founder and inventive director Moritz Krueger added, “Our collaborative design with RIMOWA is minimalist, important and inherently distinctive, revealing the specialist information in supplies and craftsmanship that we every carry to the desk.”
The primary RIMOWA x MYKITA assortment will launch on April 10, with costs set to land between €515 EUR and €595 EUR. Every pair will include a certificates of authenticity. Take a primary have a look at the lineup above.
