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Blake Kuwahara Prouvé Travertine
Architectural Minimalism with Exposed Structural Artistry
The Prouvé is a sophisticated panto-style frame that emphasizes the "joints" of the eyewear. It is designed for those who appreciate the technical beauty of how an object is put together, featuring exposed hardware and skeletal metallic elements fused with premium acetate.
Technical Craftsmanship & Material Details
Grey Label Philosophy: Unlike the main collection's "encapsulated" look, the Prouvé focuses on structural visibility. The metal skeleton of the frame is intentionally revealed through the acetate, celebrating the engineering of the hinges and core wires.
Hand-Cast Jewelry Components: The metal end-pieces and temples are hand-cast in Japan using traditional techniques. These components act as architectural "gussets," providing superior structural reinforcement while serving as a high-end visual detail.
Japanese Cellulose Acetate: Crafted from the world's finest acetate, which is cured for several months to ensure maximum stability. The material is hand-polished to a glass-like luster, allowing for perfect clarity when viewing the internal metal "bones."
Signature "Bone" Temples: The temples feature a custom-milled shape that mimics the look of a literal bone or a structural beam, a direct nod to Jean Prouvé’s industrial furniture designs.
Fit & Engineering
Industrial Multi-Barrel Hinges: The hinges are custom-engineered to be part of the frame's aesthetic. They are over-engineered for longevity, ensuring that the temple-to-front connection remains tight and smooth for years.
Balanced Panto Silhouette: The Panto shape (a high-hinged round with a flattened top) is a classic of mid-century design. Kuwahara updates this with modern proportions, making it a "universal" fit that works well on almost any face shape.
Precision Weight Distribution: By integrating the metal skeleton throughout the acetate, Kuwahara achieves a perfectly balanced center of gravity, preventing the frames from feeling heavy on the bridge of the nose.
Technical Dimensions
Model: Prouvé (Grey Label)
Lens Width: 48mm
Bridge Width: 22mm
Temple Length: 145mm
Shape: Modern Panto
Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Japan
Expert Note
Expert Note: The Prouvé is the "connoisseur’s choice" in the Kuwahara lineup. With a 48mm lens width, it is a classic medium fit. It is particularly effective for those with angular or square face shapes, as the rounded bottom of the Panto silhouette provides a softening effect. Because of the exposed metal work, this frame looks exceptional in translucent colorways like "Crystal" or "Grey," where the internal "skeleton" is most visible.
Architectural Minimalism with Exposed Structural Artistry
The Prouvé is a sophisticated panto-style frame that emphasizes the "joints" of the eyewear. It is designed for those who appreciate the technical beauty of how an object is put together, featuring exposed hardware and skeletal metallic elements fused with premium acetate.
Technical Craftsmanship & Material Details
Grey Label Philosophy: Unlike the main collection's "encapsulated" look, the Prouvé focuses on structural visibility. The metal skeleton of the frame is intentionally revealed through the acetate, celebrating the engineering of the hinges and core wires.
Hand-Cast Jewelry Components: The metal end-pieces and temples are hand-cast in Japan using traditional techniques. These components act as architectural "gussets," providing superior structural reinforcement while serving as a high-end visual detail.
Japanese Cellulose Acetate: Crafted from the world's finest acetate, which is cured for several months to ensure maximum stability. The material is hand-polished to a glass-like luster, allowing for perfect clarity when viewing the internal metal "bones."
Signature "Bone" Temples: The temples feature a custom-milled shape that mimics the look of a literal bone or a structural beam, a direct nod to Jean Prouvé’s industrial furniture designs.
Fit & Engineering
Industrial Multi-Barrel Hinges: The hinges are custom-engineered to be part of the frame's aesthetic. They are over-engineered for longevity, ensuring that the temple-to-front connection remains tight and smooth for years.
Balanced Panto Silhouette: The Panto shape (a high-hinged round with a flattened top) is a classic of mid-century design. Kuwahara updates this with modern proportions, making it a "universal" fit that works well on almost any face shape.
Precision Weight Distribution: By integrating the metal skeleton throughout the acetate, Kuwahara achieves a perfectly balanced center of gravity, preventing the frames from feeling heavy on the bridge of the nose.
Technical Dimensions
Model: Prouvé (Grey Label)
Lens Width: 48mm
Bridge Width: 22mm
Temple Length: 145mm
Shape: Modern Panto
Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Japan
Expert Note
Expert Note: The Prouvé is the "connoisseur’s choice" in the Kuwahara lineup. With a 48mm lens width, it is a classic medium fit. It is particularly effective for those with angular or square face shapes, as the rounded bottom of the Panto silhouette provides a softening effect. Because of the exposed metal work, this frame looks exceptional in translucent colorways like "Crystal" or "Grey," where the internal "skeleton" is most visible.