Nendo replaces screws with magnets in Magne-hinge glasses
Milan 2014: the hinges of these glasses by Japanese studio Nendo use magnets rather than screws to allow users to detach, mix and match arms in a range of different colours.
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Nendo replaced the traditional screw hinges commonly used for eyewear with magnets, so the frames are more flexible and harder to break.
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"The temples release smoothly when pulled from the side, so that users can create different looks by purchasing temples in different colours and materials," said the studio.
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The Magne-hinge glasses were shown as part of Nendo's solo exhibition in Milan's Brera district earlier the month.
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Disk-shaped magnets in the arms clip neatly between two parts with a similar shape on either side of the lens frames.
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A selection of coloured arms, including black, metallic, tortoiseshell and blue options, can be swapped in and out to customise the frames and coordinate the accessories with different outfits.
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Nendo recently designed a range of sunglasses with shoe brand Camper that features overlapping lenses.
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The studio's Milan exhibition in the basement of Via Delle Ebre 2 also included chairs with wood grain patterns printed onto natural timber and glass furniture patterned with visible brush strokes.
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Brushed steel frames surrounding painted shirts by fashion label COS were installed on the floor above.