Asheville Sunglasses

Details

Inspired by the ascending blue ridge mountains of asheville, nc, our asheville frame is an elevated take on the classic square shaped sunglasses. The classic silhouette pairs well with any style and is sure to become a closet staple. 

• Handmade in italy
• The fit | 53-16-145
• The make | acetate, uv400 cr-39 lenses

Ilesteva

Before Illesteva launched in 2010, options for designer eyewear at a fair price point were few and far between. A handful of companies control most of the eyewear industry, often forcing brands to prioritize either stylish design or premium craftsmanship. We wanted our customer to never have to make that choice. Our challenge was to modernize the idea of a simple pair of glasses. In 2009 co-founder Daniel Silberman traveled to Italy to source manufacturers for the debut collection. Those who stood out were true artisans who had spent decades perfecting elements of production such as metalwork and hand-mixing acetate (This is why no two Illesteva acetate frames are identical). The name Illesteva was born out of a meeting with one of those skilled artisans, named Luigi Esteva - and a family infatuation with Casablanca heroine Ilsa Lund