A Storied Streetwear Shop Just Dropped a Collection of Retro-Inspired Shades
Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean you can’t bring the heat.
Eyewear maker Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) has teamed up with Union, the streetwear retailer to drop a limited-edition collection of frames. The two Los Angeles-based brands bonded over their mutual love of Japanese fashion, and they bring that inspiration to the fore with stylish shades they dubbed “the Union” that sport a bit of a 1960s retro vibe as well.
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The collection will be released with two drops: one this January and another to come in the fall. Designed in L.A. and handcrafted in Japan, the acetate frames—which are fitted with JMM’s signature precious metal hardware and hinges—come in four colors. This includes Agar (tortoiseshell frame with faded blue lens), Beige, Regal (black with blue lenses), and Eclipse 2 (black with light-brown lenses) variations.
Founded in 1989 in New York City, Union later ventured west to Los Angeles where its lone store remains and is owned and operated by a former employee of the N.Y.C. shop Chris Gibbs. The place is no stranger to stellar collabs, like the sneakers it released with Jordan Brand that were going for $225 a pop. Meanwhile, JMM launched a decade ago focusing on luxury eyewear handcrafted in Japan and Italy.
The first drop is available now at Jacques Marie Mage and Union L.A.’s websites for $895. But if these glasses don’t catch your eye, head to our roundup of the 15 of the best sunglasses you can buy right now from Ray-Ban to Carrera, to find the shades you’ll need to protect you from the winter sun.
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