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BLAKE KUWAHARA

Esherick - Blake Kuwahara

Esherick - Blake Kuwahara

$845 CAD
$845 CAD
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Named after American craftsman Wharton Esherick, the Esherick frame plays with structural contrast through Blake Kuwahara’s signature "frame within a frame" technique. A tailored inner lens shape is seamlessly fused inside a bolder, translucent outer silhouette, creating a fluid optical depth that is completely smooth to the touch. Handcrafted in Fukui, Japan from premium Mazzucchelli acetate, each pair takes over eight months to mill, laminate, and hand-polish into a single piece of wearable art.

Details & Fit

  • Signature Construction: Double-cast, seamless inner and outer acetate lamination
  • Origin: Handcrafted in Japan
  • Sizing: 53mm Lens | 19mm Bridge | 145mm Temple
  • Features: Custom German OBE 5-barrel hinges, 45-degree mitered end pieces, and extended comfort nose pads
  • Included: Accompanied by a signature Blake Kuwahara hard case and microfibre cleaning cloth

For prescription lenses, custom lenses and sun clips, questions or advice, contact us directly at info@friendsinsight.ca.

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I'm looking to get prescription lenses in my frame, how do I do that?

Email us directly at info@friendsinsight.ca with your current prescription so we can best assist.

What kind of prescription lenses do you use?

We use premium prescription Zeiss lenses with all the best coatings - Anti-Reflective, Anti-Scratch, UV, Hydrophobic/Oleophobic coatings (easier to clean). The prescription lenses and frames both come with a 2-year warranty.

Can you tell me more about the brands?

We don’t believe in mass-produced fashion. Instead, we curate a selection of independent eyewear that you won’t find at a big-box store.

We look for designers who share our values: people who prioritize sculptural design, premium materials like Italian acetate and surgical-grade titanium, and an uncompromising commitment to fit.

Whether you're looking for a bold statement or a quiet classic, our collections are chosen for their character, not their brand name.

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