{"product_id":"blake-kuwahara-chareau-in-herringbone","title":"Blake Kuwahara Chareau in Herringbone","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlake Kuwahara Chareau\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eHerringbone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a quintessential example of the brand’s \"frame-within-a-frame\" concept. This model combines a vintage-inspired rectangular inner silhouette with a modern, oversized outer shell, using a complex lamination process that creates a \"floating\" structural effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBlake Kuwahara Chareau: Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadline: Architectural Layering and Textile-Inspired Acetate Artistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe Chareau is a bold, square-leaning silhouette that highlights Blake Kuwahara’s signature design tension. In the \u003cstrong\u003eHerringbone\u003c\/strong\u003e colorway, the frame features a stunning, fabric-like pattern encased within a \"softly smoked\" translucent acetate. This creates a multi-dimensional look where the inner structural pattern appears suspended in a crystalline outer frame, shifting in appearance as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Dual-Frame Lamination:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner \"Herringbone\" frame and the \"Smoked\" outer frame are milled as separate components. They undergo a pressurized two-month lamination process, followed by six months of curing and hand-polishing to ensure a seamless, monolithic bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerringbone Patterned Acetate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner core utilizes a high-density Italian acetate with a woven-textile optic. This pattern is precisely aligned during the lamination process to ensure geometric symmetry across the bridge and temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45-Degree Mitered Joinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borrowing from fine furniture assembly, the end-pieces and temples are cut at a 45-degree miter. This technique conceals the joint, allowing the Herringbone pattern and smoky outer layer to flow uninterrupted from the front to the arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom German OBE Hinges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with premium \u003cstrong\u003eOBE multi-barrel hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are laser-engraved with the Kuwahara logo and utilize nylon-coated stainless steel screws, ensuring the heavy-set dual-layer acetate remains perfectly tensioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Comfort Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallasted Temple Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tips feature an additional 1.0mm of crystal acetate, serving as a functional counterweight. This \"ballast\" system shifts the center of gravity back towards the ears, preventing the frame from sliding down the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated High-Pad Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features integrated 11mm nose pads—4mm taller than the industry standard. This design provides superior \"lift\" and surface area, making the frame exceptionally comfortable for those with a variety of bridge profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Hand-Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Chareau frame is hand-sculpted in Japan, with each bevel and edge meticulously polished to ensure a soft, ergonomic feel against the skin despite its chunky, architectural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chareau (Herringbone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Width (Eye):\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemple Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Front:\u003c\/strong\u003e 145mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulously Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptician’s Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Chareau is an excellent candidate for \u003cstrong\u003ecustom sun lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTransitions (Photochromic) lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \"softly smoked\" outer acetate provides a neutral backdrop that complements grey, brown, or even bold flash-mirror lens coatings without clashing with the internal Herringbone pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blake Kuwahara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43385097486426,"sku":"SQ8710973","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4325\/4106\/files\/CHAREAU-Herringbone-scaled_e6db423b-4681-4285-9e0f-3d392c7aff6e.webp?v=1780841998","url":"https:\/\/thisframeworks.com\/products\/blake-kuwahara-chareau-in-herringbone","provider":"This Frameworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}