Radford and SALT. Optics have come together to produce an high-tech limited edition eyewear collection this year, and the results are exciting
SALT. Optics – the Californian eyewear label – have a brand new collaboration that we can’t wait to see close up: the eyewear company has joined with Radford Motors to produce two limited edition sunglasses (each available in four unique colours). The designs are the result of a careful study into automotive eyewear of the past, carefully evolving that heritage by manufacturing with the highest quality materials available today: Japanese aerospace grade titanium – a material type which provides excellent strength to weight ratio, giving bold frame structures a featherweight feel.
“We wanted to explore the intersections of automotive, pop-culture and eyewear heritage. We looked at key moments in both racing and pop culture…” SALT. Optics
The titanium is hypoallergenic and is engineered to maintain excellent optics. The SALT. team explain that the proprietary titanium thickness transitions and bevel placement provide stability where it is needed most, securing the lens in the frame. This means that any stress from the frame is not transferred to the lens, greatly enhancing the optics for driving.
SALT. also brings its proprietary lens offering to this refined and luxurious product, with the aim of offering optimised vision and a balance of colour, contrast and light transmission proposed as an ideal combination for driving.
The two Radford x SALT. Optics models – RS-500 and RS-600 – have been produced exclusively in Japan. Radford Motors Type 62-2 inspired the colour palette, including the Limited Edition John Player Special (JPS) and the gold leaf colours are Pantone matched to the cars. The frames come with a genuine perforated leather case with velvet interior and custom eyewear cloth.
About Radford – Radford Motors (originating from the British Coachbuilders of the same name, created in 1948) has been reignited by former world champion F1 racing driver, Jenson Button, car builder/TV host Ant Anstead, and businessman Roger Behle. In 2021, they launched their first car, the 62-2, inspired by the Lotus Type 62 Racer. Find our more at www.saltoptics.com / https://radford.co/