Art-Inspired Eyewear - Handcrafted in Italy
Who We Are - Our Story
Founded by two half-Venezuelan/Spanish siblings in Bassano del Grappa (Italy) in April 2016 with passion for authentic craftsmanship, contemporary design and supporting small enterprises with a meaningful vision, PORTRAIT Eyewear is the only brand in the eyewear market entirely influenced by contemporary art.
The shapes are the result of in-depth design research with experimentation at the heart of the product, strongly influenced by art-history movements and dedicated to iconic figures.
Coherent with the project’s art soul, the communication is based on the promotion of emerging artists in a fair cooperation that co- endorses both players; the brand and its fascinating testimonials.
The Founders Gabriel & Valentina
PORTRAIT Eyewear was born from the genuine desire of two half-Venezuelan/Spanish siblings of preserving the traditional quality of Italian handcrafting, channeling such a precious resource through contemporary-eyewear design research and following the principles of a sustainable and socially responsible business.
Our product is entirely handmade in Italy by genuine artisans who combine traditional craftsmanship with a high-technology manufacturer, pursuing the highest quality standards. The production process adheres to environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices. All of our suppliers have an energy-efficient philosophy and guarantee a slave-free workplace.
Opticals and sunglasses are the results of deep design research and experimentation, strongly influenced by art-history movements and dedicated to its most iconic figures. Coherently with the project’s art soul, the communication is based on the promotion of emerging artists in fair cooperation that co-endorses both players, the brand and its fascinating testimonials.
Goal
The goal of the brand is to create unique limited edition, top quality eyewear, entirely hand made in Italy conceived for freesoul creative individuals that equal luxury to uniqueness and top quality materials. Collectionable items of real worth.
Mission
To design genuine Italian handmade and experimental eyewear that is aesthetic-driven, unique, inspired by art, beautiful and innovative, while addressing the issue of a meaningful economy.
Vision
A world committed to best quality design and its potential to shape society, following the meaningful economy principles from a focus on materialised profit to value creation and well-being.
Products - How do We Create Them - Status Quo
Our products are entirely handmade by artisans, who combine traditional craftsmanship with high-technology manufacturing, pursuing the highest standards of quality.
The production process adheres to environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices in all phases.
All frames and shapes are original and start with research and design experimentation. PORTRAIT offers nothing but originallydesigned collections - no copies or replicas can be found in the product range.
All models are designed entirely by the co-founder, Gabriel. The lenses conform to the highest European standards, color technology and sunscreens.
Communication Platform
The brand promotes emerging artists through its communication Plaftorm.
This co-marketing strategy reinforces the value of uniqueness and therefore addresses the product to a community of creative and art-lovers.
In the other hand, it provides a social-responsible PROPOSITION.
Art-Inspired Eyewear - Handcrafted in Italy
Who We Are - Our Story
Founded by two half-Venezuelan/Spanish siblings in Bassano del Grappa (Italy) in April 2016 with passion for authentic craftsmanship, contemporary design and supporting small enterprises with a meaningful vision, PORTRAIT Eyewear is the only brand in the eyewear market entirely influenced by contemporary art.
The shapes are the result of in-depth design research with experimentation at the heart of the product, strongly influenced by art-history movements and dedicated to iconic figures.
Coherent with the project’s art soul, the communication is based on the promotion of emerging artists in a fair cooperation that co- endorses both players; the brand and its fascinating testimonials.
The Founders Gabriel & Valentina
PORTRAIT Eyewear was born from the genuine desire of two half-Venezuelan/Spanish siblings of preserving the traditional quality of Italian handcrafting, channeling such a precious resource through contemporary-eyewear design research and following the principles of a sustainable and socially responsible business.
Our product is entirely handmade in Italy by genuine artisans who combine traditional craftsmanship with a high-technology manufacturer, pursuing the highest quality standards. The production process adheres to environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices. All of our suppliers have an energy-efficient philosophy and guarantee a slave-free workplace.
Opticals and sunglasses are the results of deep design research and experimentation, strongly influenced by art-history movements and dedicated to its most iconic figures. Coherently with the project’s art soul, the communication is based on the promotion of emerging artists in fair cooperation that co-endorses both players, the brand and its fascinating testimonials.
Goal
The goal of the brand is to create unique limited edition, top quality eyewear, entirely hand made in Italy conceived for freesoul creative individuals that equal luxury to uniqueness and top quality materials. Collectionable items of real worth.
Mission
To design genuine Italian handmade and experimental eyewear that is aesthetic-driven, unique, inspired by art, beautiful and innovative, while addressing the issue of a meaningful economy.
Vision
A world committed to best quality design and its potential to shape society, following the meaningful economy principles from a focus on materialised profit to value creation and well-being.
Products - How do We Create Them - Status Quo
Our products are entirely handmade by artisans, who combine traditional craftsmanship with high-technology manufacturing, pursuing the highest standards of quality.
The production process adheres to environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices in all phases.
All frames and shapes are original and start with research and design experimentation. PORTRAIT offers nothing but originallydesigned collections - no copies or replicas can be found in the product range.
All models are designed entirely by the co-founder, Gabriel. The lenses conform to the highest European standards, color technology and sunscreens.
Communication Platform
The brand promotes emerging artists through its communication Plaftorm.
This co-marketing strategy reinforces the value of uniqueness and therefore addresses the product to a community of creative and art-lovers.
In the other hand, it provides a social-responsible PROPOSITION.
THE PRODUCER is the timeless rounded acetate frame reinterpreted by the creators of PORTRAIT Eyewear. It embodies the brand’s most characterising features: the combination of soft and sharp edges, the use of under-reliefs and clean pantograph cuts, the application of customised handcrafted finishes precisely of Italian premium quality.
THE PRODUCER is the timeless rounded acetate frame reinterpreted by the creators of PORTRAIT Eyewear. It embodies the brand’s most characterising features: the combination of soft and sharp edges, the use of under-reliefs and clean pantograph cuts, the application of customised handcrafted finishes precisely of Italian premium quality.
THE PRODUCER is the timeless rounded acetate frame reinterpreted by the creators of PORTRAIT Eyewear. It embodies the brand’s most characterising features: the combination of soft and sharp edges, the use of under-reliefs and clean pantograph cuts, the application of customised handcrafted finishes precisely of Italian premium quality.
VEGA are the epitome of versatility, much like those artists who switched effortlessly between proto-punk and rock ‘n’ roll charisma in the early ‘70s.
Imagine combining the Art of legendary Japanese origami masters with an updated version of the cat-eye silhouette. This is YOSHI, a piece so unique that it’s more of an experience than a fashion accessory.
Imagine combining the Art of legendary Japanese origami masters with an updated version of the cat-eye silhouette. This is YOSHI, a piece so unique that it’s more of an experience than a fashion accessory.
Imagine combining the Art of legendary Japanese origami masters with an updated version of the cat-eye silhouette. This is YOSHI, a piece so unique that it’s more of an experience than a fashion accessory.
Imagine combining the Art of legendary Japanese origami masters with an updated version of the cat-eye silhouette. This is YOSHI, a piece so unique that it’s more of an experience than a fashion accessory.
Imagine combining the Art of legendary Japanese origami masters with an updated version of the cat-eye silhouette. This is YOSHI, a piece so unique that it’s more of an experience than a fashion accessory.
DAS MODEL is perhaps the most iconic PORTRAIT model, by far one of our most loved pieces in the Editorial collection. Whether you are looking to embrace your glam side or your more romantic self, these super-contemporary rounded frames are the perfect pick. DAS MODEL is a fresh take on the classic cat-eye silhouette by adding gentle and softer shapes.
JUNE is PORTRAIT's most heartfelt tribute to Video Art. This original eyewear piece, conceived as both opticals and sunglasses, evokes the trendy cat-eyes shape with an almost abstracted, digital twist.
JUNE is PORTRAIT's most heartfelt tribute to Video Art. This original eyewear piece, conceived as both opticals and sunglasses, evokes the trendy cat-eyes shape with an almost abstracted, digital twist.
JUNE is PORTRAIT's most heartfelt tribute to Video Art. This original eyewear piece, conceived as both opticals and sunglasses, evokes the trendy cat-eyes shape with an almost abstracted, digital twist.
JUNE is PORTRAIT's most heartfelt tribute to Video Art. This original eyewear piece, conceived as both opticals and sunglasses, evokes the trendy cat-eyes shape with an almost abstracted, digital twist.
JUNE is PORTRAIT's most heartfelt tribute to Video Art. This original eyewear piece, conceived as both opticals and sunglasses, evokes the trendy cat-eyes shape with an almost abstracted, digital twist.
JUNE is PORTRAIT's most heartfelt tribute to Video Art. This original eyewear piece, conceived as both opticals and sunglasses, evokes the trendy cat-eyes shape with an almost abstracted, digital twist.
LORI are PORTRAIT's Neon Collection most feminine icon. The soft round acetate shapes reflect and interact with light and the objects around them.
These 90’s inspired oval-tiny eyewear, in both optical and sunglasses, reminds us of experimental cinema and kinetic sculptures. LYE is an original and fragmented geometric composition with metal pieces assembled together that create a beautiful stratified pattern.
These glamorous sunglasses profile elegance with outrageous poise. A reassessed art-deco design that results in an undeniably atemporal beauty.
Inspired in cyberpunk, these high-tech shades bring to milled-acetate the taste of injected masks with a wide vision field typically made for sports.
Inspired in cyberpunk, these high-tech shades bring to milled-acetate the taste of injected masks with a wide vision field typically made for sports.