Nerdwax Wants to Prevent Your Glasses From Falling Off Your Face

We love when people find a problem, build on it, fix it and put it out there for the world to consume it. That’s exactly what Don Hejny did with Nerdwax. An audio engineer from Nashville, TN, Hejny’s inspiration to create the wax derived from a concert he attended in Texas, where the musician he was watching kept having to push her glasses up during her set, which in turn gave Don the brilliant idea of Nerdwax. Made from a beeswax and a coconut oil-based blend of all-natural and organic ingredients, Don’s genius invention comes in a lip balm-sized tube that you apply to the pads or bridge of your glasses to prevent them from slipping. He’s tested it with friends and family with all giving him positive feedback. Ten dollars for a tube my seem a little steep at first glance, but it will last you about six to eight months, which we think is well worth it.

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Sunglasses Made from Louisville Sluggers

Baseball season is underway, which means opening day, hot dogs and a whole lot of booze. Shwood also wanted to get in on the action of opening day, so they teamed up with Louisville, KY’s Hillerich & Bradsbury Co. to bring you a collection of sunglasses made from Louisville Sluggers. Limited to a certain number, the Canby and Haystack-styles from Shwood were worthy enough to obtain the Louisville treatment. They even take inspiration from paint-dripped bats by adding a two-tone black and white lacquered paint job, while each pair of Shwood for Louisville Slugger Original Collection is flame-tempered for added strength and a unique woodgrain aesthetic in which Slugger finishes their bats. You’ll receive your OG sunglasses in pretty packaging along with a branded bat, custom trading cards, branded pouch and a leather carrying case. You’ll pretty much be good to go.

Available HERE.

Salt Optics 2014 Spring Collection

Hopefully sunnier days are near for the parts of our country experiencing heavy winter storms. When those days eventually do come, be prepared with a pair of sunglasses from the SALT Optics 2014 Spring collection. Also available in optical versions, the Southern California-based brand develops premium lifestyle eyewear with a So-Cal twist. All glasses are handcrafted, feature Polarized lenses and are made to portray a minimal yet modern design. Most importantly you need to be ready for that sun!

Available HERE.

Google Glass Titanium Collection

Everything eventually evolves into something totally different from its beginnings and that’s what Google Glass has done as they’ve introduced Google Glass Titanium Collection. Beginning to become a sleek technology rather than a bulky, not-so-cool-looking one, Glass is starting to set the bar high for competitors looking to enter the market. With four frame shapes that can accommodate prescription lenses, along with three sunglass options that were designed in collaboration with Maui Jim, it’s safe to say Google has broadened the range of their consumer. However, the hardware is sold separately from the frames, so Explorers beware.

More HERE.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Leather Sunglasses

You don’t need another pair of sunglasses, but we guarantee you’ll want the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Leather Sunglasses, because, well, they are Wayfarer’s. They’ve taken the classic silhouette that so many brands have bitten off of and wrapped it with a premium calf leather that comes in either black or brown. They also feature matching polarized lens’ in Neophan brown or green that complete and compliment the new sunglasses just the way we would like them.

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Rogue Eyewear Bamboo Red

You know if you like a brand or not as soon as you lay your eyes on their product. This was the case when I received the photos of the Rogue Bamboo Red sunglasses. The new limited edition glasses from fairly new eyewear brand Rogue are just the beginning of what’s to come out of the camp. The handcrafted, hand painted, two-tone sunglasses feature polarized smoke lenses, are made of Bamboo wood, and come with the new Rogue script on the side. They’re limited to only 100 pairs, so act quick if you’re looking for something that nobody has.

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ION Glasses

Well we’d have to say its about time someone stepped up to the plate and made smart sunglasses. ION Glasses are the first-ever glasses – optical or sunglasses – that interact with your smartphone or tablet. They are made to offer several functions like notifications, remote control, alerts in case of loss or theft and more. Customization is also possible by choosing a color notification code that only you can see, and you’ll also be able to customize the ION logo on your glasses with whatever light color you wish – or turn off the logo if you just aren’t feeling it that day. It features Bluetooth 4.0, a rechargeable battery through micro USB, a buzzer, two buttons with each component being inserted into the right temple of the frame for easy access. The glasses are made of a material they call plastic titanium and are available through Indiegogo.

Available HERE.

EXOvault Kingsland Eyeglass Frames

You might recognize the name due to their noteworthy iPhone cases, but EXOvault is now taking a step into the eyewear game with their new EXOvault Kingsland Eyeglass Frames. These standout glasses are machined from solid aluminum and are described as “a spacecraft for your face.” You’ll be able choose from a range of finishes that include plated gunmetal, bronze, nickel and anodized aluminum. Final stages of production are now in process and if you pre-order them now, you’ll receive more than 50% off the retail price. They ship late November.

Available HERE.

Warby Parker 2013 Fall Collection

We aren’t surprised that Warby Parker gave away over 500,000 units this past summer to people in need. With the new Warby Parker 2013 Fall Collection, look for them to surpass that goal this fall. Inspired by the late 1960’s, their new collection consists of nine different frame styles – both optical and sun – with five of them being brand new to the Warby Parker family. A standout to the collection this season is the acetate and stainless steel combined to make one pair of glasses. The new collection is up for grabs, so make sure you buy one to give one.

Available HERE.

Vinylize Optical Frames

A recent trend we’ve been seeing arise throughout the fashion industry is the upcycling of old vinyl records. Adding to that trend are the Vinylize Optical Frames. These glasses are uniquely handcrafted with recycled vinyl and cellulose acetate making them a high quality and one of the most unique products on the market right now. Their production prioritizes on methods that actually make the grooves of the record stand out so you easily obtain that distinctive look you’re looking for. There are several styles to choose from, with each being inspired by the likes of high fashion, Run DMC, Superman and much more. Each pair also comes prescription ready with 5 barrel rivet hinges made to last forever, and demo lenses to hold you over.

Available HERE.