How Von Arkel designs eyewear like a Swiss watchmaker
Ergonomic technology helps create eco-sustainable lightweight frame featuring patented titanium hinge that requires no screws or soldering
Fellow four-eyes, take note: eyewear can be sexy and stylish.
The Swiss brand Von Arkel, founded in 2014, is relatively new to the luxury scene, but it’s been attracting attention due to its horological approach to craftsmanship.
CEO Christophe Kozma took inspiration from his country’s strong horological history and designed glasses that combine Swiss watchmaking’s savoir faire with the latest ergonomic technology.
“Our team believes that the main inspiration is a mix of Swiss values and watchmaking,” he says.
“Swiss people do not speak much, but when we say something it should be meaningful and concise. You should see the same in our products – not too much decoration, just what is necessary to have design that is simple and pure.”
The glasses’ design is notable in that the hinges require no screws nor soldering – a feature that the brand lauds as unique. The frame is made of titanium, which accounts for its lightness and durability.
“The simplicity of Von Arkel’s monobloc design, without any screws or soldering, and without any chemical treatment, was the first element of design, with an eco-sustainable frame drawn straight onto the titanium,” Kozma says.
“The perfect frame is its balance, its comfort, its design and especially its identity. Choosing a frame means knowing who you are and how you want to be seen by others. Your spectacles disclose part of your personality, your identity, your style and mainly your values.”