For his first foray into accessories, Christopher John Rogers has teamed up with premium Austrian eyewear brand Andy Wolf on his first sunglass model. Named the Linden, after the Brooklyn street on which Rogers’ first studio was established, the oversized, geometric frame epitomizes CJR’s vision of high-octane glamour tempered with American pragmatism.
Known for their exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary style, Andy Wolf was an ideal partner for translating CJR’s signature aesthetic into eyewear. The bold, oversized D-frame silhouette is inspired by sculptural mid-century silhouettes, modernized with faceted details that ensure the frames catch the light from every angle. The unisex style is crafted from a sustainable acetate, composed of 60 percent plant-based cellulose and 40 percent recycled materials, and equipped with ZEISS lenses. True to CJR’s affinity for color, the Linden is produced in four striking hues: a classic black frame with vivid blue lenses, a creamy Magnolia frame with vintage yellow lenses, an ombré Tobacco frame with petrol-green lenses, and a transparent Rhubarbframe with red-orange gradient lenses.
Launching on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the limited-edition Christopher John Rogers x Andy Wolf sunglasses will retail for EUR 450,-and be available on christopherjohnrogers.com as well as andy-wolf.com.
For further inquiries, please contact steffi@andy-wolf.com
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Christopher graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2016. In 2019, Christopher was awarded the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund’stop prize and named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30. In 2020, Christopher won the CFDA Award for American Emerging Designer of the Year. In 2021, the brand was selected as one of the 9 finalists in the LVMH Prize competition and awarded American Womenswear Designer of the Year by the CFDA. The collection, known for its dynamic use of color and exuberant silhouettes, is stocked by marquee retailers worldwide including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus andNet-a-Porter, and counts talents such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Chloe Sevigny and Tracee Ellis Ross as fans.
ABOUT ANDY WOLF
Andy Wolf Eyewear stands for handmade unique opticals and sunglasses, based in Hartberg,Austria. The brand was founded in 2006 by friends Andreas (Andy) and Wolfgang (Wolf) toproduce classic and contemporary frames. All acetate/mixed frames are made in the AustrianHQ and Metal frames are produced in Jura, France in their new factory.