Portrait Eyewear - The Author Pink Tortoise - Sunglasses - Handmade in Italy - Exclusive Luxury Collection

Portrait Eyewear - Art-Inspired Eyewear - Handcrafted in Italy

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.

Portrait Eyewear - The Author Pink Tortoise - Sunglasses - Handmade in Italy - Exclusive Luxury Collection

THE AUTHOR takes its name from the archetype that embodies creativity, independence and self-expression at the highest level. These are the qualities we admire the most in authors, who are never afraid to challenge conventions and are driven by a desire to evoke emotions and connect with others.

With its minimalistic squared design, THE AUTHOR embodies the essence of refinement and sophistication, with a thinner premium acetate build which conveys simplicity and elegance. Despite its essential design, THE AUTHOR preserves PORTRAIT’s distinctive features, especially the under-reliefs on the keyhole bridge and bold cuts on the temples juxtaposed to soft curves on the frame’s body.

The square shape is perfect for those who prefer a classic, highly wearable, understated look making THE AUTHOR the perfect addition to any complexion and style.

Size

48 x 24 x 145

Total Frame Width

140 mm

Color Code

C.18

Material

Acetate

Finish

Glossy

Handmade in Italy

In PORTRAIT ® we care about creating the best quality handmade eyewear with original design. All our frames are the result of the experimentation of form, materials, craftsmanship and Art-driven inspiration.

The Glitch series to which this specific eyewear belongs, have been inspired in the Video ART movement, where the artistic innovation happens within an intangible “place”.

The Glitch is an “error” that often becomes the element of beauty. Pixels, image fragmentation, noise and coloured bars are some of the resources of this fascinating artistic expression.

Having taken inspiration from Video ART, Glitch is the only PORTRAIT ® series that has been interpreted through a 2D material, therefore stainless steel. The metal is yet enriched with acetate and finishes that result from photo-cut and galvanisation, in different colours and textures. Limited edition eyewear of precious craftsmanship.