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Stewart Eyeglasses

By Archibald London

Our price:

$398
Color:Matte Black
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Lens Color:Clear
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Available for pre-order

No Lenses (frame only)

This option means there are no lenses included in the order. The frame arrives with plain, plastic dummy lenses which can be popped out and replaced with lenses from another source.

-$70
1.60 Index Super Thin Lenses w/ Blue Filter

Thin, light and durable with BLUE Light filter. These lenses are recommended for those looking for prescription lenses which provide protection from blue light emitted from some electronic devices.

1.67 Index Ultra Thin Lenses

Ultra thin, light and durable. These lenses have been carefully selected and represent our standard offering in our prescription eyewear package. Wonderfully weighted and providing unparalleled sharpness in vision.

1.70 Index Ultra Thin Lenses w/ Blue Filter

Ultra thin, light, durable and with BLUE light filter. These lenses are recommended for people with higher prescriptions (SPH +/- 8.00) and would like protection from blue light emitted from some electronic devices.

+$35
1.74 Index Hyper Thin Lenses

Ultra thin, super light and durable: these lenses represent our thinnest and lightest offering and are recommended for people with higher prescriptions (SPH +/- 8.00).

+$35
Prescription Sunglasses (1.67 Index Ultra Thin)

Ultra Thin, Light and Durable: These lenses have been carefully selected and represent our standard offering in our prescription sunglasses package. Wonderfully weighted and providing unparalleled vision, the perfect choice to protect your vision.

+$45
Polarised Sunglasses (1.60 Index CR-39)

Thin, light and durable with our unique polarization filter. These lenses are recommended for those looking for polarised sunglasses with thinner and lighter lenses.

+$40
Prescription Sunglasses (1.74 Index Hyper Thin)

Hyper thin, super light and durable. These lenses represent our thinnest and lightest offering for prescription sunglasses and are recommended for people with higher prescriptions (SPH +/- 8.00).

+$50
Prescription Sunglasses w/ Blue Filter (1.60 Index Super Thin)

Thin, light and durable with BLUE Light filter: These lenses are recommended for those looking for prescription sunglasses which provide protection from blue light emitted from some electronic devices.

+$45
Prescription Sunglasses w/ Blue Filter (1.70 Index Ultra Thin)

Ultra Thin, light, durable and with BLUE light filter. These sunglasses lenses are recommended for people with higher prescriptions (SPH +/- 8.00) and would like protection from blue light emitted from some electronic devices.

+$50

Delivery

For your current selection, this item will be shipped from The United Kingdom.

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Design note

As the smooth criminal of the collection, there is more to the Stewart than meets the eye. A unisex style, the Stewart is both subtle and suitable for those with brave hearts, intelligent minds and a tendency to be underestimated.

Details & Care

  • Cut from a single sheet of premium Japanese acetate ensuring flexibility and durability
  • 6 weeks and over 200 manual processes to handcraft a single frame
  • Premium acetate with enhanced malleability to ensure individual fit and comfort.
  • Gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil prior to 3-stage hand polishing
  • Japanese 3-barrel hinge finished with blue coated screws to strengthen frame structure
  • Three stringent quality control checks prior to approval and shipping
  • Available with a selection of extremely high grade, coated Japanese lenses available at cost of manufacture
  • Frames are shot with white light shone, so some frames, and especially lenses can look lighter than in real life
  • Do not expose to high temperature, excess moisture - and to use a dry cloth to remove any moisture to avoid damage
  • Clean lenses with luke warm water with a drop of neutral detergent and dry gently

Handcrafted in Japan

Each Archibald frame is individually handcrafted in Japan by Takumi master craftsmen, each with over 30 years of experience perfecting their process. Over 200 manual processes are completed across 16 different workshops in a unique, six-week long guild-like procedure arranged to ensure we provide only the highest quality frames.

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Product Material

Premium Japanese acetate allows us to create some of the most flexible and durable eyewear in the world.

Sourced from famed Japanese supplier Takiron Rowland, every pair is cut from a single sheet of acetate to ensure consistency in colour, feel and weight. Each frame then undergoes a rigorous polishing process to achieve a beautiful sheen. Archibald London London Meets Fukui by A. Tudela (05/01/2016), The New York Times. Archibald London Archibald London - Forging New Ground at the High End of the Market by Scrutinizing Its Brand by B. Auerbach (02/08/2016), Forbes.

So what does it all mean, really? Quality is an easy word to throw around but how can it all be judged?

We set out to make the finest eyewear in the world, the one that is usually unreachable, the pair the opticians sell for $975 with equivalent lenses! Longevity, resistance to force and strength are our metrics. In case of incident the Japanese acetate can be easily bent back into form. This isn't the poor quality These are made to last, to accompany you and to support you through all life’s adventures.

Product Quality

Lenses... your way, also made in Japan and individually cut and fit for you by the people who make them.

There wouldn't be much of a point in providing such beautiful frames if the lenses we offered did not reflect the same dedication to quality. Unsurprisingly we found the perfect partners in Japan with whom we work with directly. They take care of both manufacturing of our proprietary lenses and order fulfillment. After all your sight is a gift and must be protected in the best possible way.

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How they measure up to the others... Let's come clean here!

The next time you pay for a label, we politely invite you to think about what you have actually paid for... Sorry, established stalwarts of luxury, your secret is out!

$95
Warby Parker
$1020
Morgenthal Frederics
$225
Archibald

Product

Acetate Eyeglasses View

Acetate Eyeglasses View

Acetate Eyeglasses

Made in

China

Japan

Sabae, Japan





Lead Craftsmen

Unknown

Unknown

T. Nishikata

Acetate & other materials

Unknown

Unknown

¥700 JPY

Craftsmanship

Unknown

Unknown

¥4900 JPY

Packaging

Unknown

Unknown

$6.75 USD

Lenses

Polycarbonate (China)

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Unknown)

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Japan)

Lens Cost

Unknown

Unknown

¥2950 JPY

Reglazing

Unknown

Unknown

¥1500 JPY

Duties + Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$14.97 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$114.65 USD





Sale Price

$95 w/ Lenses

$1020 w/ Lenses

$225 w/ Lenses





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

$110.35 USD

Retailer Mark-up

n/a

Unknown

N/A

Effective Mark-up

~350% (x 4.5)

~820% (x 9.2)

92.1% (x 1.92)

(Brand+Retailer)

$225
Archibald
$1020
Morgenthal Frederics

Product

Acetate Eyeglasses

Acetate Eyeglasses View

Made in

Sabae, Japan

Japan




Lead Craftsmen

T. Nishikata

Unknown

Acetate & other materials

¥700 JPY

Unknown

Craftsmanship

¥4900 JPY

Unknown

Packaging

$6.75 USD

Unknown

Lenses

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Japan)

Rx 1.67 Hi-Index (Unknown)

Lens Cost

¥2950 JPY

Unknown

Reglazing

¥1500 JPY

Unknown

Duties + Logistics

~$14.97 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$114.65 USD

Unknown




Sale Price

$225 w/ Lenses

$1020 w/ Lenses




Brand Margin

$110.35 USD

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

N/A

Unknown

Effective Mark-up

92.1% (x 1.92)

~820% (x 9.2)

(Brand+Retailer)

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Archibald was founded on the principle of bringing people together to celebrate quality, craftsmanship, and human excellence. We want to allow as many people as possible to own and enjoy items made by the world’s most talented craftsmen using only the finest materials.

With this in mind, we never intended to offer discounts or operate sales of any sort because our pricing approach didn’t build in an ability to do so. Traditional retail operates on the false-discount model, where the price they expect you to purchase for is generally different from the sticker price of the item being sold. We opted against these games and prioritized value, offering fair and transparent pricing as a fundamental tenet of our brand.

Over the past few years, we faced significant challenges that tested our resilience. From a craftsman altering product specifications without notice during the pandemic to delayed pre-orders of sneakers in early 2023, these events brought us to the brink. However, each challenge has ultimately strengthened our commitment to excellence. With lessons learned, we’ve worked hard to ensure that today, our brand is stronger—in product, systems, and service. Yet, we know there is always room for growth, and we remain focused on continually improving the experience we offer you.

More importantly, these issues, though resolved, caused frustration among some of our customers. While many of the negative reviews don’t reflect the extensive efforts made to resolve each incident—often resulting in happy outcomes—those experiences still prompted some customers to voice their dissatisfaction. We understand that each represents a moment where we could have done better, and we take each one seriously.

If our products intend to stand alongside those from brands we look up to, like Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Loewe, then offering them through a more direct and inclusive pricing model should not compromise the level of service and experience that accompanies them. The artisans we work with have dedicated their lives to creating exceptional products, and anything less than an equally exceptional experience would do a disservice to their craft—and to you, our valued customers.

For the time being, as we continue to build back strong, Archibald is (Un)dressed and you can enjoy a generous 25% off our already disruptive and fair prices.

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