{"product_id":"mosaic-foundry-1990s-l-a-eyeworks-eyeglasses-frame","title":"1990s l.a.Eyeworks Masonette 202 | Multicolor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA rare archive optical frame from the 1990s by l.a.Eyeworks, produced in Italy. The Masonette 202 features a refined rectangular silhouette in mottled tortoise acetate with softly sculpted edges and a substantial bridge, reflecting the brand's distinctive balance of architectural form and expressive color. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, the frame remains fitted with empty lenses, ready for custom prescription installation.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e l.a.Eyeworks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masonette 202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty (Ready for custom)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small | Lightweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\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. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note From AZYR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes an AZYR Specs case and microfiber cleaning cloth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LA Eyeworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53777351475384,"sku":"SPC1362","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/2-IMG_8131.jpg?v=1784217066","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/ja\/products\/mosaic-foundry-1990s-l-a-eyeworks-eyeglasses-frame","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}