Handmade, nonconformist, natural.
Rigards
(This brand is not available from i2i Optometrists at this time.)
Rigards was founded in Hong Kong in 2012 by Malaysian-born designer Ti Kwa and French co-founder Jean-Marc Virard. The name plays on the French word regards, meaning 'to look'. The brand describes its designs as original and nonconformist, drawn to textures and forms that are not conventionally beautiful, and it was nominated for the Silmo d'Or best sunglasses award in 2017.
Frames are handmade in the brand's Hong Kong atelier, using traditional materials such as natural buffalo horn, sterling silver, copper, wood and titanium. Each pair is hand-finished with signature surface treatments, so the materials age with the wearer and gain character over time. Rigards also offers European and Asian fits for different face shapes, and has collaborated with fashion designers including Ziggy Chen and Uma Wang.
The pictured RG1091TI, in jade titanium, shows the brand's quieter side: a slim metal frame with hand-applied colour and an artisanal finish. If you like this look, our dispensing team can suggest handcrafted titanium frames from the brands we stock.
Popular Rigards sunglasses
Rigards RG1026TI Jade
Rigards RG1076TI Bronze
Rigards RG1082AG Antique Sterling
Rigards RG1199CU Red x Jade
Photographs illustrate the brand and are not a live stock catalogue. Call our Howard Street or Finnieston branch to check current styles and availability 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.