“UROKO”: ISSEY MIYAKE’s Sculptural New Eyewear Design

 

Last week, Issey Miyake unveiled “UROKO”, the latest addition to its eyewear collection, created in collaboration with Japanese ceramicist Shoji Kamoda.

Breaking from the conventional two-lens silhouette — and daring to ask, why stop there? — the brand expands to eight lenses, arranged in sequence around the frame. The design takes cues from Kamoda’s signature ceramic works, known for their distinctive, scale-like patterns, and was conceived for IM MEN Spring/Summer 2026, titled “Dancing Texture.”

 

 

Combining advanced 3D printing with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, UROKO showcases a series of intricate surface details and bespoke concave cuts designed to fit its sculptural titanium frame. Made in Japan, the model is lightweight yet texturally rich, finished with a subtle brushed sheen that reflects its organic inspiration.

Available in both optical and tinted versions, the UROKO frames are priced at ¥99,000 JPY (approx. $632 USD) and will be available through Issey Miyake boutiques from February 27, 2026.

Olivia Caldwell

Olivia Caldwell is an undergraduate Fashion Journalism student at Central Saint Martins in London. Specialising in documentary film and writing, particularly in the realms of fashion and art, Olivia also works as a stylist alongside her degree.

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