{"product_id":"2010s-l-a-eyeworks-frames-archive-0416","title":"2010s l.a. Eyeworks Frames | Archive 0416","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Pond 286 takes a sculptural approach to the classic cat-eye, with a gently sweeping brow and rounded lower corners that give the frame its distinctive shape. A finely textured brown surface runs across the front and temples, adding depth to the otherwise restrained silhouette, while the contrasting pale temples introduce an unexpected detail visible from the side. Made in Italy and dating to the 2010s, the frame is ready for custom lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pond (286)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmpty, ready for custom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51-15-145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Los Angeles in 1979 by lifelong friends Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi, l.a.Eyeworks redefined what eyewear could be. At a time when glasses were largely treated as medical devices, the duo championed them as wearable art—bold expressions of individuality rather than something to hide behind. Their philosophy, \"A face is like a work of art. It deserves a great frame,\" became one of the most iconic statements in optical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstantly recognizable for sculptural silhouettes, fearless color palettes, and unconventional proportions, l.a.Eyeworks helped establish Los Angeles as a global center for independent eyewear design. Every frame begins as a hand-drawn sketch before being meticulously handcrafted in Japan or Italy, balancing artistic experimentation with exceptional craftsmanship. More than four decades later, the brand remains one of the most influential independent eyewear houses in the world, inspiring generations of designers to see glasses not as accessories, but as a celebration of identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note From AZYR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003el.a.Eyeworks holds a special place in our hearts. We had the privilege of knowing co-founder Gai Gherardi, whose generosity extended far beyond her remarkable designs. Before her passing, Gai mailed us a box of l.a.Eyeworks frames to be recycled—one final act that reflected her belief that great eyewear deserves a long life. It's an honor to continue that mission, restoring vintage frames and returning them to the world where they belong. May Gai's legacy—and the spirit of l.a.Eyeworks—live on forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l.a. Eyeworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105211371704,"sku":"AZYR-0926-34","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_0998.jpg?v=1789566892","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/ja\/products\/2010s-l-a-eyeworks-frames-archive-0416","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}