JOURNAL

Murata - The Eyewear legend closes its doors

Eyewear making is an old craft that has been passed down generations. While we utilize variations of modern technology in our manufacturing process, we at Lowercase try to learn and are continually...

Kehinde Wiley

We just wrapped up our summer showroom at the Wythe Hotel.  Over the course of our time there, we were inspired by the refined ambiance and creative energy of the space. A prominent feature of the ...

In The Studio : Nick Girlando

New York native Nick Girlando has a lot going on.  Fashion, photography, business....you name it, Nick's in it.  We were able to catch him just long enough to pick his brain on his agency Outset Co...

David Bowie Is

We’re thrilled that our frames are now on the shelves of the store of Brooklyn Museum, a spot we often find ourselves in search for new ideas and inspiration. Currently, the museum is showing the h...

In the Studio : Cory Vanderploeg

Friend of Lowercase and multi-talented photographer Cory Vanderploeg had a chat with us about some of his work, the importance of natural light and where to find a leopard print pool table in New Y...

Behind the Scenes : Lowercase Workshop

There's a lot more work that goes into making a pair of glasses than the frames themselves.  For every new style, there's a lot of preparation that takes place to make sure production goes smoothly...

In Conversation : Stevy Wang

Every once and a while we come across a body of work that gets us really excited.  Such was the case when we were introduced to art director and storyteller Stevy Wang.  Lowercase's Aiko Austin got...

Brooklyn Phono

Take a look inside Brooklyn Phono - one of the last standing record press plants in Brooklyn, who use recycled vinyl to make their records.

Solid Light Works : Anthony McCall

A pioneer in light art and installation, Anthony McCall’s work exists in the space where cinema, sculpture and drawing overlap. More than three decades since the screening of his ‘solid light’ film...

Shape + Color

Ever wonder how we go about designing a new collection?  An important part of the process is developing a color palette, and matching acetates to their shapes.  Our Spring/Summer collection will be...