Heatherwick Studio Debuts Liquid-Inspired Eyewear Collection for JINS

For the first time, Heatherwick Studio is venturing into the eyewear industry through a partnership with the Japanese brand JINS. The new collection, titled JINS × Heatherwick Studio, embraces the idea of Liquid, shifting from rigid designs to frames that resemble flowing water and molten substances. Known for monumental projects like Little Island and Azabudai Hills, the studio applies its human-centered design approach to wearable items. Executive Partner Stuart Wood referred to glasses as 'deeply intimate objects' that often lack uniqueness. The collection features four frame styles crafted from resin and titanium, available in six colors including Grey Mist, Stream Fern, and Obsidian Black. Resin frames come in Boston and Wellington shapes, while titanium options provide thinner designs with mirrored or brushed finishes. This launch continues JINS' tradition of collaborating with architects, while for Heatherwick Studio, it signifies a shift from large-scale urban projects to everyday accessories.