Gothic luxury. Handcrafted in Japan.
Chrome Hearts
(This brand is not available from i2i Optometrists at this time.)
Chrome Hearts began in Los Angeles in 1988, when Richard Stark, Leonard Kamhout and John Baumann started making leather riding gear and sterling silver jewellery. The label's gothic motifs — crosses, daggers and fleur-de-lis — are hand-carved and cast in its own Hollywood workshops, and the same silverwork carries over to its eyewear.
Frames are handcrafted in Japan from thick blocks of acetate, then fitted with sterling silver hardware: engraved temples, dagger hinges and the brand's cross emblems. Each pair takes months to produce, which is part of why the label's glasses sit at the very top of the price range and are stocked by only a small number of opticians worldwide.
The pictured Vagillionaire II shows the look clearly: a bold black acetate square front with the Chrome Hearts cross picked out on the lens. It suits anyone drawn to heavy, jewellery-grade frames with visible hand-finishing. Because distribution is so limited, availability of any particular model is always worth confirming before travelling.
Chosen for you. Fitted by us.
The right frame needs to suit your face, your prescription and the way you live. Our dispensing team will help you compare styles, check the fit and choose your lenses — whether you have your eye examination with us or bring a recent prescription.
Photographs illustrate the brand and are not a live stock catalogue. Call our Howard Street team to check current styles and availability before travelling.