Handmade in Italy
100% HANDMADE IN ITALY EYEWEAR
L.G.R eyewear is entirely handmade in Italy by three artisanal families, who build each frame from start to finish using traditional methods of production in order to deliver an authentic and noble product.
L.G.R preserves Italian values and heritage through hard work by real people who have spent their lives specializing in this meticulous line of craftsmanship. The result is a genuine product that translates excellence through passion and authenticity.
Every L.G.R frame is the by-product of an 8 to 14-week production process, where the main aim is to craft timeless, durable, and premium eyewear that can accompany its wearer through endless experiences.
ACETATE
Material selection is at the very core of L.G.R: only the best Italian acetate is sourced in order to ensure resistant and long lasting products.
It all starts with a sheet of cellulose acetate, a material of natural origin composed mainly of cellulose obtained from the cotton plant and wood fibers from which, after a special treatment, acetate is derived.
To initiate the artisanal process of a piece of L.G.R eyewear, 1.7-meter cellulose acetate sheets are cut into smaller rectangular slabs which will later be placed in the pantograph to contour the frame’s front.
Subsequently, the rods are cut in a mold with a die. A metal core is inserted into the frame’s temples to guarantee its solidity and resistance.
TUMBLING PROCESS
Once the shaping is completed, acetate fronts and temples are subjected to a 48-76-hour tumbling process.
Small chips of beech and birch wood fill the tumblers, octagonal containers, where their continuous movement will generate a slight abrasion on the acetate items eliminating imperfections and providing a certain smoothness.
POLISHING
Before each frame is polished by artisan hands, expert craftsmen inspect the acetate after the tumbling process in search of any imperfection. Afterwards, each temple is manually mounted and fixed to front with hinges.
The glossy appearance of L.G.R eyewear is due to the hand polishing of every frame.
PUNCHING
Nowadays, lasers are widely used to stamp a brand’s name on an eyewear frame. L.G.R procures that artisanal heritage is constant during the entire production process.
To emboss the L.G.R logo and frame specifications inside the temples, fire stamping is applied. Heated brass characters go through a golden foil, resulting in a neat signature that will shine and last a lifetime.
LENSES
L.G.R boasts the highest level of optical clarity in the world and the most effective protection available on the market.
Cutting edge technology is at the forefront of lens selection and only the best quality tempered mineral glass is used.
Three lens categories are offered to cover the many types of weather, situations and moments one can experience.
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Photochromic lenses become darker as sun exposure increases, most useful for unstable light conditions
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Polarized lenses selectively filter colour in order to maximize contrast and give a sharper vision, best for reflective surfaces such as asphalt, water and snow
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Classic tempered mineral glass lenses offer a variety selection of colours
