Kirk Originals
The first pair of frames were made by the Kirk family on a sewing machine which was turned into a cutter. However, its nostalgic retro style which exudes quality and timeless British style caught on to the public, and the brand spread out to France and Italy. Famous figures such as the Smiths, Mick Jagger, and Samuel L. Jackson are a few iconic customers.
At some point in history, the retro style died out – and not many people were seen anymore wearing thick-framed sunglasses. Now, however, there has been a resurgence in classic style even with a modern spin. It’s a promising sign people are becoming more aware and enthused by the simple facts trends can come and go, but timeless stylish products made well will last and wear well a lifetime.
Vintage Appeal
In an era where everything seems to be hectic and tiring, Kirk Originals manage to bring out the playful, classic vibe that makes us relax our muscles – or at least, our eyesight. Acetate is not only durable if treated right – but it’s also trendy. It evokes charm and attitude, looking cool and modern while hanging onto that polished, retro style.
It is certainly a design that is special in every way possible. Every frame model can be combined with pretty much anything. You can wear them with a suit – or you can wear them casually. The beauty of these sunglasses is that they can be mixed with pretty much anything.
The Process
Kirk Originals sunglasses are handcrafted in England, France, and Italy – but with England still remaining the center point. The Made in England collection, which costs around $570 (£430) per piece has gone through a very meticulous handcrafting process. Each pair of glasses took around 72 hours to be made by the artisans of the brand – and obviously, all of them are handmade.
This makes every pair unique – a luxury that everyone should invest inif you are serious about eyewear. Granted, they are much more expensive that most will be used to spending – as it is with many brand products – my thoughts on this are you are likely to own a product that will last a lifetime. Compared to other sunglasses, these won’t break with the first pull, and they will offer you decent eyesight protection from the sun’s harmful rays in more ways than one.
Aside from being incredibly stylish, the Kirk Originals sunglasses are also efficient at blocking out harmful UV rays. They don’t just give you shade; they block the rays from coming in completely. After trying a variety of different models on, my favourites were from the Made in England collection. Like a beautiful bespoke suit they seem to hover and sit comfortably. I highly encourage you to try a pair for yourself and at least learn more about this iconic brand.