Optical Prism October 2016 | Page 22

WOODZEE
California-based Woodzee also has a line of sunglasses made from recycled wood .
On the heels of its successful collection of shades made from upcycled whisky barrels , the company partnered with Rob Sweeny and his reclaimed wood flooring and cladding company Anthology Woods from Oregon to launch a new line of sunglasses manufactured from scrap wood .
“ I get the ' end pieces ' of the wood he cuts that he normally burns and then upcycle the pieces into new finished products . The most unique feature is that I intentionally make each wooden part of the sunglass ( frame and two temples ) a different type of wood so that the customer truly sees how special the product is ,” said Woodzee president Luke Winter . The collection , called Woodzee x Anthology Woods , includes 105 numbered limited-edition pairs of wayfarer shades .
“ I am very proud of this collection and want to share how important it is to use readily available materials that would otherwise be considered waste to be converted into a beautiful brand new finished product ,” Winter says .
Both lines of sunglasses were designed and manufactured in the United States . Shipment to Canada is available . Winter said creating products from recycled materials is his way of contributing to the betterment of the planet .
“ I have been in the fashion business for some time now and this was a great way to combine my love of fashion with my desire to contribute positively to our world through recycling ,” he says .
For more information , visit www . woodzee . com .
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