Shady CHARACTER ARNIE

〇 A reproduction based on TART OPTICAL's ARNEL.

〇 Originally released under the name "James Dean Collection."

〇 The shape is an authentic, standard Boston-Wellington, typical of American classic styles.

〇 Features double diamond and bow-tie motif rivets on the temples, faithfully reproducing the feel of the original release.

Available in two lens sizes: 44 and 46.

・ Frame material: Acetate (cell frame)

Model information
【Height 180cm, Large head, Eyes close together relative to face width (PD62mm)】

(44□22 size)
A: Lens width 44mm
B: Lens height 36mm
C: Bridge width 22mm
D: Total frame width 132mm
E: Frame height 41mm
F: Temple length 145mm
(46□22.3 size)
A: Lens width 46mm
B: Lens height 38mm
C: Bridge width 22.3mm
D: Total frame width 136mm
E: Frame height 43mm
F: Temple length 145mm
*Please understand that there may be slight variations.

〇*Shady CHARACTER frames and sunglasses come with a box, soft case, and cleaning cloth.
(Please note that colors and designs may be subject to change without prior notice.)

In the 1970s, Linda Rae Tepper and Steve M. Abrams opened the antique shop "The Ruby Slippers" in Manhattan.

 Fascinated by the "ARNEL" and "F.D.R" models, flagship products of Tart Optical Co., which they handled as dead stock, they approached Tart Optical Co. to manufacture their own frames.

 Their passion was so strong that "Shady Character" was born through manufacturing by Tart Optical Co.

 As a result, many "Shady Character" frames are inspired by frames from Tart Optical Co.

In 2021, the brand was re-released under a new structure, with Tommy O'Gara, who has designed numerous eyewear pieces both domestically and internationally, handling brand direction, and American artist Michael Carney serving as creative director. They reimagined and revived the "Shady Character" that was popular in the 70s and 80s with their own ideas.