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matteo ragni: w-eye frames


'w-eye' collection at aspesi 1910
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 'w-eye' collection of glasses by italian designer matteo ragni and manufactured
by MA-wood products is made of seven sheets of curved plywood and 2 sheets of aluminum.
the combination of materials allows for a frame that is lightweight (10gr ) in material
yet durable in strength. it conforms to the face of users by keeping a memory of facial
shapes.


'w-eye' collection
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'w-eye' collection
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'w-eye' frame detail
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unlike most glasses, 'w-eye' eye wear features a one piece design that is carved and polished.
the collection is available in six wood variations of ebony, zebrano, mahogany,
cherry, ash and walnut.

the collection was presented  last week at the aspesi 1910 store, milan and is now
available to purchase.


'w-eye' frame detail
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top view of 'w-eye' frame
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layers of curved plywood and aluminum sheets


matteo ragni
portrait © designboom
fiona db
03.08.10  
8
beautiful!
lp   03.08.10
is it comfortable.....?
mich   03.08.10
What about storage ??
Bull   03.08.10
so sofisticated and trendy!
Diogo   03.08.10
I tried them in a shop in Milan when they were only prototypes! very cool!
www.giorgioaffinito.com   03.08.10
they have no nose bridge, can't be folded or adjusted behind the ears - this is not design, it is art - only to look at.
design god   03.09.10
nice wooden eyes to match the wooden leg.
unfortunately a new fixed concept that cannot be folded
simonalex   03.09.10
Very Smart looking indeed but
canby is still my favourites as for wooden specs
iheartwood   03.10.10
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