Shwood Eyewear is a desire to experiment with design, materials, and aesthetics in the search for something that works. Free from passing trends, the brand’s focus remains that of its roots, innovation and creation. Shwood’s in-house manufacturing process merges precision technology with classic skilled craftsmanship to create a timeless art form. Every step from veneering and precision lens cutting, to shaping and finishing is conducted in their own Portland-based workshop to promise an entirely handcrafted eyewear piece. Wood manipulation is kept to a minimum in order to showcase the medium’s natural and unique splendor. All models are accompanied by 100% UVA/UVB protection Carl Zeiss lenses imported from Italy. Polarized lenses are also available. Thanks goes to Taylor over at Shwood for the product.

Tone does photography and some cool HD videos as well. He also managed to captured one of our stickers out in the wild, which is also cool.

This weeks Friday Feature is Shawn Stussy, the mastermind behind the brand known as Stussy.

I recently was invited down to the Nooka show room in DTLA to view and photograph some of their new products. To my surprise Nooka is more than just watches. The company supplies toys, belts, wallets, cologne, and soon they will also have their own sunglasses. I would like to mention that they have collaborated with many different companies like MTV, Hellz Bellz, UNDRCRWN and Kid Robot to design special edition time pieces. Although I didn’t get to meet up with Ken (Nooka Rep I met during the Agenda trade show) like we planned, I did however meet Sameer, another Rep for Nooka, who was very helpful none the less. He got all the watches, toys, wallets, stands, belts and catalogs in order for me to get some really good shots. Thanks Guys I had a great time at the shop and I will be back soon, I want some more of that tea. Check out their online store: “Nooka Store North America” More photos after the jump, enjoy!

Featured this week are more authentic vintage shades provided by Giant Vintage. Up this week are the Roxy (black) and Fatway (tortoise). Two additional looks featuring some of our future releases have been provided as well.

New York based fashion photographer and art director Carolina Palmgren has a great portfolio of work. In both art direction and photography.

The work of Zach Johnsen.

The mini tub is complete.

Ben Trovato means “Well found” in Italian. Ben Trovato is the blog where designer, art director and photographer Marius Troy posts that which inspires him.