MR. GENTLEMAN

Mr. Gentleman was born in Japan in 2012. Toshiyuki Koune grew up in a family of opticians and in 2002 opened SENSE in Hiroshima, a shop selecting high-end eyewear; ten years later he moved to the other side of the counter and designed his own. The frames are handmade in Sabae, in long-polished acetate.

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Named after people

Every model carries the name of someone the founder admired: Hemingway, Salinger, Johnny, Sean, Larry. Classic shapes (panto, rectangular, acetate and metal combinations) with details you notice up close: exposed hinges, metal temples, matte finishes. From the Journal: Japanese eyewear: why it's different and which to choose.

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Mr. Gentleman in Crema, Italy

A Mr. Gentleman makes sense on the face.

OCCHIO! is in Crema, forty minutes from Milan and Bergamo. If you are travelling, write first: the frame will be waiting.

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Mr. Gentleman: frequently asked questions

Where are Mr. Gentleman glasses made?

In Sabae, Japan, by hand.

Who is behind the brand?

Toshiyuki Koune, an optician from Hiroshima, since 2012.

Where can I try Mr. Gentleman in Italy?

At OCCHIO!, in Crema, Lombardy: 40 minutes from Milan and Bergamo.

Can prescription lenses be fitted?

Yes, single-vision and progressive, in our in-house workshop. Progressives require measurements taken in person.