Press Eyewear will launch a new sun and optical collection for Spring/Summer 2026, produced in the finest quality titanium and handcrafted in Japan. A tribute to America’s truest musical art form, jazz, and some of the world’s most iconic musicians, the Carved Collection embodies the signature character and style of the New York eyewear brand, paying rigorous attention to quality and technical sophistication while really making an impact through remarkable construction, material combinations and colour.
“We have had so much success with our metals, and this new collection adds an entirely new dimension to that story. Jazz has always been a part of my life – my father was a jazz musician – and I grew up immersed in that world, inspired by the brilliance of the music, influenced by the style and attitudes of the 1950s and 60s and an expression of true coolness which was deeply refined. For our metals, I have always wanted to bring the construction into play with a unique refinement that feels like jewellery on the face…and I think jazz music does that – it is so expansive and refined at the same time that you get this amazing impact from it…” Jeff Press, President + Designer, PRESS Eyewear
The first four styles in the Carved Collection – Miles, Diz, Trane and Chet – inspired by greats in the world of jazz, launch in 5 colours as sun or optical variants. Each frame is crafted in 4mm block titanium and features recessed acetate rims. The pieces are exceptionally light and comfortable thanks to the prestigious quality of the materials inspired in their 3-dimensionality by the beauty of horn – both in terms of their aesthetic and the bold unforgettable statement. The sunglasses feature Zeiss sun lenses, and all versions feature custom spring hinges and custom nosepads with silicone covers.
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