Handmade by Japanese artisans, the Blakened Eyewear collection from Davesh LLC finds inspiration in music and the lasting impression it leaves on our lives. Featuring sunwear, ophthalmic and buffalo horn lines, the collection incorporates classic designs and soulful colors. Frames are made of titanium, natural buffalo horn and hand-picked cellulose acetate. Blakened sunwear styles feature the proprietary Mirus lens in copper and gray. Mirus lenses are color-enhancing and offer performance-tuned technology. The ophthalmic collection is available in acetate and an acetate and titanium combination that are all lightweight, hypoallergenic and extremely durable. Sourced from natural reserves and obtained in harmony with nature, the buffalo horn collection is comfortable and naturally hypoallergenic. Due to the material’s natural and unique color, no two frames will ever be identical.

—Victoria Garica

PHILOSOPHY:  “Blakened is a combination of both retro and classic styles with great attention to details in both comfort and fit,” says Doug Hinton, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Davesh LLC. “The colors are very soulful with combinations of black, blues and greens. Keeping it simple and classy was my goal.”

MARKETING: Merchandising materials include countercards, a genuine buffalo name plaque, a custom care card, micro cleaning cloth and custom hard case.

PRICE POINT: $$$ to $$$$$

CONTACT: For additional information,contact Davesh LLC (509) 535-3223; website: blakened.com

INSIGHT
All Blakened frames have the distinctive guitar pick logo with a block “b” intaglio. Each frame also has the ability for customized laser-engraved temples.