zip glasses are flexible eyewear for active lives designed by XYZ integrated architecture

tbilisi-based design studio, XYZ integrated architecture, shares its latest eyewear creation called ‘zip glasses’. as its name suggests, the collection takes the humble zip and turns it into a bold fashion statement. the whimsical spectacles are designed to offer maximum comfort for active lives. 

images by bakur tvrineli

following their previous eyewear designs, such as knitted sunglasses, the team at XYZ integrated architecture wanted to use flexible paracord instead of rigid temples. this way, the glasses can be tied onto the wearer’s head. after trying different materials, XYZ landed on the zip, which the designers felt gave the product a special elegance. the eye-catching  pieces are available in a variety of shapes and colors and to find out more, you can check out the georgian studio’s instagram here. 

modeled by kati shanti

XYZ integrated architecture was founded by georgian architect and designer, levan lominashvili. since 2013, the studio has been engaged in the design and production of limited edition – or one-off – objects and furniture pieces.

styling by elene bakhtadze

clothes by homoconcept

project info:

project name: zip glasses

design: XYZ integrated architecture

year: 2020

number of products: limited to 20 pieces

material: fabric, steel, plastic

dimensions: 700mm x 75mm

model: kati shanti

styling: elene bakhtadze

clothes: homoconcept

photography: bakur tvrineli