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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #4: TANNER LEATHER EYE GLASS CASE

Tanner Goods from Portland, Oregon are synonymous with high grade leather belts and accessories, all of which are hand crafted and designed for timeless style and perpetual use. One of the most ingenious designs they offer is the leather eye glass case. Inspired by a military eye glass case from 1963, this vintage reproduction folds over in clever angles and snaps closed, covering your glasses in soft yet sturdy leather. The front of it is stamped identically to the old glass case, even with a contractor's serial number and date.

Tanner Goods are produced by hand with simple tools in small batches in their studio in Portland, Oregon. They utilize the same heritage techniques that have been passed down for generations, and put painstaking care into each and every piece. Their products are crafted to be used day in and day out, wearing with distinction over time.

Tanner Goods - Eye Glass Case
in havana
DETAILS: 3/4 oz. vegetable dyed English bridle leather glasses case with nickel-plated snap closure, tonal stitching, military style model number stamp, and wooden interior bridge rest in dark cigar brown. Built, burnished, dyed, waxed, and stamped by hand in Portland, Oregon. Measures approximately 7" x 3".
$62

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Tanner Goods - Eye Glass Case
in black
DETAILS: 3/4 oz. vegetable dyed English bridle leather glasses case with nickel-plated snap closure, tonal stitching, military style model number stamp, and wooden interior bridge rest in black. Built, burnished, dyed, waxed, and stamped by hand in Portland, Oregon. Measures approximately 7" x 3".
$62

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STOP SQUINTING - BLACKBIRD SHADES

Blackbird and Blackbird Vintage Sunglasses will help you keep a cool head under any circumstances. Whether you are spending your summer sunning yourself in Tropical climes, or simply trying to play it warm in the mild Pacific Northwest, our classic, versatile shades are a true necessity. Toss these sturdy shades in the sand as you head for the water, fold them into your collar as the sun sets behind the mountain ridge, then put them back on to keep the bugs out of your eyes on the bike ride home.

BLACKBIRD BY HAN - Wolf Sun
in tortoise with black temples
DETAILS:Blackbird presents our dark and dapper take on classic American shades. The large, semi-transparent tortoise frames are complimented by thick and sturdy, black temple arms. Perfect for everyone's summer look.Cola colored UV filter lensesMeasurements: Temple Length 140 mm, Eye Size 53 mm
$165
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BLACKBIRD BY HAN - Endless Sun
in black with grey temples
DETAILS: Blackbird's own sleek and smart Endless sunglasses; our classic, hand-finished, black frames are uniquely contrasted by matte gray temple arms.Note: These sunglasses also look great in the dark.Black UV filter lensesMeasurements: Temple Length 144 mm, Eye Size 51 mm
$165
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BLACKBIRD VINTAGE - Dunhill 6114
DETAILS:Deadstock vintage Dunhill sunglasses made in Germany. Maroon frames with gold Dunhill accent pieces.Measurements: Temple: 150mm Front: 140mm Bridge: 19mm
$353

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INTRODUCING - WAITING FOR THE SUN

Blackbird warmly welcome Waiting for the Sun to our ever expanding line of unique and innovative sunglasses. These Natural beauties are just the right amount of interesting texture perfect for amping up your spring and summer look.

“We’re not ecological activists,” says Julien Tual of sustainable-eyewear brand Waiting for the Sun. “Just modern people aware of our need to take care of the world.” A former print designer for Christian Lacroix, Tual—along with codirectors Antoine Mocquard and Alexandre Rabineau—now does his bit by imaginatively hand-carving sunglasses from Australian tea wood and bamboo - all renewable materials that, unlike petrol-based plastic (traditionally used in sunglasses), leave less of a trace on the environment.

The Paris-based trio insist that wasn’t their only priority. “It’s not part of French culture to focus on being organic,” Tual explains. “We use wood because it’s an interesting material . . . it’s natural, light, and changes color with perspiration and sunlight.”

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Waiting for the Sun - Bamboo Sunglasses

in black

$185

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ANNOUNCING BLACKBIRD SUNGLASSES!

Every summer it seems like we can't keep sunglasses in stock, so this year we've decided to make our own! Our hand-finished frames are the perfect springtime accent for any look, dark or dapper.

Thanks to Han Kjobenhavn for helping us to reinvent incognito!

Blackbird - Wolf Sunglasses
in Black/Tortoise
DETAILS: These large, black frames are complimented by thick and sturdy, semi-transparent tortoise temple arms. Perfect for everyone's spring look.
Black UV filter lenses.
MEASUREMENTS:Temple Length 140 mm, Eye Size 53 mm
(Note: The lenses are much darker than they appear in the studio lighting)
$165
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Blackbird - Wolf Sunglasses
in Tortoise/Black
DETAILS: These large, semi-transparent tortoise frames are complimented by thick and sturdy, black temple arms. Perfect for everyone's spring look.
Cola colored UV filter lenses
MEASUREMENTS:Temple Length 140 mm, Eye Size 53 mm
(Note: The lenses are much darker than they appear in the studio lighting)
$165
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Blackbird - Endless Sunglasses
in Black/Matte Gray
DETAILS: These classic, hand-finished, black frames are uniquely contrasted by matte gray temple arms.
Black UV filter lenses
MEASURES: Temple Length 144 mm, Eye Size 51 mm
(Note: These sunglasses also look great in the dark.)
$165
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VINTAGE WOMEN'S EYE: BLACKBIRD VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

Since we no longer have our women's section online the only way to view the new Blackbird Vintage eyewear is in our stores or here on the Blackbird Blog. BEWARE: All frames are new vintage dead-stock.

Blackbird Vintage - Christian Dior 2554

DETAILS: Vintage deadstock round plastic tortoise shell frames with metal detailing that contours the arch of your eyebrows, "CD" engraved hinges, and metal ear pieces with plastic tips. EYE SIZE: 54mm TEMPLE LENGTH: 125mm Made in Germany.
$374

Dead-stock vintage Vienna Line 1479 Sunglasses.
DETAILS: Honey-colored clear plastic frames with aqua-blue brow edging, metal coil-like hinge-details, and slightly curved metal coil-like ear pieces with blue plastic tips.
EYE SIZE: 56mm
TEMPLE LENGTH: 130mm
Made in Germany.

$192

Dead-stock vintage Paloma Picasso 3852A Sunglasses.
DETAILS: Crimped honey-colored tortoise shell plastic frames with Paloma Picasso signature detailing at right temple and metal bar reinforced ear pieces.
EYE SIZE: 58mm
TEMPLE LENGTH: 135mm

$173

Dead-stock Christian Dior 2784 Sunglasses.
DETAILS: Honey-colored plastic frames with blue and green reptilian brow and temple edging, circle-shaped metal double hinges with "Christian Dior" inscription, and metal ear pieces with blue plastic tips.
EYE SIZE: 59mm
TEMPLE LENGTH: 135mm
Made in Austria.

$317

To order contact skyking@blackbirdballard.com, or call 1.866.500.2524
To see more Blackbird Vintage sunglasses, click here.

DEADSTOCK VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

Playboy Sunglasses in black with gradient lens
Playboy Sunglasses in smokey clear with prescription-style clear lens (both $168)

Gucci 1211 ($216)

Ray-Ban Wayfarer in Frost ($312)
The classic Wayfarer design with very cool steamy translucent frames!

Paloma Picasso 1460 ($168)
Paloma Picasso is the daughter of Pablo Picasso and Francoise Gilot. She quickly became known in the 70s for her jewelry design which landed her a job in the early 80s as the designer for Tiffany & Co. Since those days, she has also developed her own lines specializing in perfumes and evening wear.

Dunhill 6108 in brown, clear, and black ($168)

DEADSTOCK VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

SAFILO You may recognize Safilo as the brand behind Marc by Marc Jacobs as well as Gucci's eyewear collections.

Safilo 461-607 [$144]

CARRERA Carrera was created in 1953 in Austria and named after the legendary Mexican motor race "Carrera Panamericana.” In the 1980s, Carrera collaborated with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to present the Boeing Collection, characterised by enormously durable materials, powerful design and perfect processing.

Boeing Collection By Carrera GLB-SIL-GRD [$228]

Boeing Collection By Carrera GLB-SIL-SOL [$228]

Ferrari by Carrera F18-586 [$179]

PORSCHE The Porsche Design products were developed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the progenitor for the legendary Porsche 911 under the clear and stringent guideline that form has to follow function and not vice versa.

Porsche 5623 [$358]