In a first-ever artisanal eyewear specialist, RIGARDS and acclaimed Barcelona-based German-Persian designer Boris Bidjan Saberi have teamed up for a collaboration.
The goal is to create an exacting aviator style - all-titanium, ultralight, universally fitting, with unfailing attention to materiality - laid the foundations for a frame that stands out in its sophisticated synthesis of the notion of “imperfect perfection” and an almost surgical gestalt.
The aviator sunglasses feature a circular design that cleverly incorporates crescent half-moon shapes to anchor the frame corners. This design focuses on creating a flattering fit that is suitable for a variety of face and head shapes.
A major component is the smoothly detachable side shields, which, while physically protecting against light in the peripherals, metaphorically fortify the wearer as if paralleling an imperfect yet somehow irreproachable medieval armour.
The shields are designed with a contour-moulded body armour style, giving them a distinct profile from any angle. They have debossed grooves with two slim cutouts, symbolizing Saberi's affinity for the number eleven. The intricate details are reminiscent of preserved ancient insect exoskeletons found in fossils, but also give off a futuristic cyber-organic feel. Beyond the artistry, the shields' genuine functionality relies on expertise.
Every aspect, including attachability/removability, material elasticity, and stability, was meticulously developed to ensure technical soundness.
As a final flourish, RIGARDS’s trademark ‘Time Machine’ hand-finishing is gently applied to both the frame and shields, creating a bespoke weathered patina as though seasoned by the passage of time - and further inviting reflections on the enigma of imperfection.
Full beta titanium.
UV400 Polyamide nylon sun lens.
