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Selected work · 2026

The finishwe build into every line.

A selection of recent work: frames, finish details, lens tones, cloths and cases. It shows the standard of design and production we bring to every project.

The products shown here were made for Emsley, so they carry our name. When we develop a collection for your brand, we bring the same care to the frame, case and cloth, using your name and identity instead.

Frames

Acetate and metal, optical and sun. A range of silhouettes developed end to end.

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Honey acetate angular sun frame, three-quarter view.
Angular sun, honey acetateFrame 01
Round metal optical frame.
Round optical, metalFrame 02
Dark angular sun frame, front view.
Angular sun, dark acetateFrame 03
Clear crystal frame with rose lens, side view.
Crystal, rose lensFrame 04
Two-tone acetate sun frame, front view.
Two-tone acetate sunFrame 05
Grey crystal rectangular sun frame, side view.
Rectangular sun, grey crystalFrame 06

Frame studies

Three developed silhouettes, shown as objects.

Study set
Round optical frame, tortoise.
Round opticalMIA C3
Square sun frame with green lens.
Square sunSRS 065B
Hexagonal optical frame, amber.
Hexagonal opticalOPLUS 05

Frame details

The small parts that define a well-made frame: the temple, hinge, nosepad and branding.

Detail
Temple with recessed branding on a brown acetate frame.
Temple, recessed markDetail
Metal temple detail on a tortoise sun frame.
Metal templeDetail
Adjustable nosepad on a round metal frame.
NosepadDetail
Gold hinge on a black acetate frame.
HingeDetail
Textured wire core inside an amber acetate temple.
Temple coreDetail
Lens edge and rose-gold rim with engraved branding.
Lens & rim markDetail

Macro studies

Macro
Macro of black acetate temple against warm amber light.
Acetate / temple01
Tortoise round frame with its reflection on a grey surface.
Frame / reflection02
Macro of a rose-gold hinge and metal rim.
Hinge / metal03

Lens tones

A tonal study set showing the range available across a sunglass line.

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Cloth

The cleaning cloth, treated as part of the product, not an afterthought.

Colourways
Oxblood microfibre cloth with embossed mark.
OxbloodCloth
Racing green microfibre cloth with woven tab.
Racing greenCloth
Warm camel microfibre cloth with embossed mark.
Warm camelCloth

Cases

Metal and leather, foil and blind-embossed. The first thing a customer touches.

Case
Brushed metal spectacle case.
MetalCase
Oxblood leather case with orange suede interior.
Oxblood, suede-linedCase
Navy leather fold case with metal badge.
Navy, metal badgeCase
Green leather roll case, blind-embossed.
Green, blind-embossedCase
The work, on your name

These studies show the level of finish Emsley can build behind your brand. Every frame, cloth and case can carry your mark. If an eyewear line is on the table, send us a note.