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The Blake Kuwahara Tanner is a bold, unapologetically stylish frame that showcases the designer’s signature "Frame-within-a-Frame" technique. This model is characterized by a "chunky" butterfly shape that fuses a retro-inspired rectangular inner silhouette with a softened, sculpted outer rim, creating a high-fashion profile with significant architectural presence.
Construction & Material Details
Proprietary Acetate Lamination: The Tanner is created through a complex, two-month process where two separate acetate frames are seamlessly fused together. This results in a monolithic structure where the inner frame appears to "float" within a translucent or contrasting outer shell.
Artisanal Japanese Craftsmanship: Hand-finished in Japan using premium Takiron acetate. Each frame undergoes extensive hand-beveling and skiving to create a soft, tactile finish that emphasizes the sculptural nature of the thick-gauge material.
Precision-Set Hinges: Features custom-engineered hinges designed to sit perfectly flush within the acetate. This ensures a seamless transition from the front to the sculpted temples, maintaining the frame’s clean, artistic lines without visible gaps.
Ergonomic Weight Distribution: Despite its "boldly chunky" aesthetic, the frame is engineered with a generous fit and integrated bridge design to evenly distribute the weight of the thick acetate, ensuring it remains comfortable for extended wear.
Technical Dimensions
Lens Width: 52mm
Bridge Width: 21mm
Temple Length: 145mm
Frame Shape: Bold Butterfly / Softened Rectangular Hybrid
Manufacturing: Hand-finished in Japan
Expert Note: The Tanner is an exceptional choice for individuals with medium to wider face shapes who want to make a confident style statement. The 21mm bridge and butterfly-inspired lift make it particularly effective at elongating the face and adding structural "edge" to softer facial features.
The Blake Kuwahara Tanner is a bold, unapologetically stylish frame that showcases the designer’s signature "Frame-within-a-Frame" technique. This model is characterized by a "chunky" butterfly shape that fuses a retro-inspired rectangular inner silhouette with a softened, sculpted outer rim, creating a high-fashion profile with significant architectural presence.
Construction & Material Details
Proprietary Acetate Lamination: The Tanner is created through a complex, two-month process where two separate acetate frames are seamlessly fused together. This results in a monolithic structure where the inner frame appears to "float" within a translucent or contrasting outer shell.
Artisanal Japanese Craftsmanship: Hand-finished in Japan using premium Takiron acetate. Each frame undergoes extensive hand-beveling and skiving to create a soft, tactile finish that emphasizes the sculptural nature of the thick-gauge material.
Precision-Set Hinges: Features custom-engineered hinges designed to sit perfectly flush within the acetate. This ensures a seamless transition from the front to the sculpted temples, maintaining the frame’s clean, artistic lines without visible gaps.
Ergonomic Weight Distribution: Despite its "boldly chunky" aesthetic, the frame is engineered with a generous fit and integrated bridge design to evenly distribute the weight of the thick acetate, ensuring it remains comfortable for extended wear.
Technical Dimensions
Lens Width: 52mm
Bridge Width: 21mm
Temple Length: 145mm
Frame Shape: Bold Butterfly / Softened Rectangular Hybrid
Manufacturing: Hand-finished in Japan
Expert Note: The Tanner is an exceptional choice for individuals with medium to wider face shapes who want to make a confident style statement. The 21mm bridge and butterfly-inspired lift make it particularly effective at elongating the face and adding structural "edge" to softer facial features.