ROSEYS
Rose Colored Glasses #008
THE EXPERIMENT
A Global Study on Perception | WHAT DO YOU SEE?
$300.00
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Vintage Designer Frame
Note
#008 is for my mum <3 Të dua deri në pafundësi. Gëzuar!
Lenses by ZEISS | Color from roses
Participant Package
Lens
ROSEYS™ Tint
Tint developed by ZEISS in Italy, exclusively for THE EXPERIMENT. Lens appearance varies in light from deep rose to dark red. Images depict lenses worn in outdoor sun. Color analyzed from roses by The Investigator in California.
Properties
Classified as general purpose sunglasses. Not suitable for driving per international optical standards, EN ISO 12312. Hard coat for scratch resistance. Antireflective coat for clarity and visual comfort.
Authenticity
Front ROSEYS logo and wordmark.
Back ZEISS watermarks.
Frame
1 of 1
ROSEYS lenses are fit to each unique vintage frame to make 1 of 1 rose colored glasses for each Participant of Group 1 in THE EXPERIMENT.
See frame specifications above.
Vintage
New, never-worn, preserved vintage designer frames.
Vintage designer eyewear frames made between the 1970s and 1990s.
Each frame is new old stock, sourced from original inventory never sold at retail.
Minor signs of age consistent with preserved vintage storage may be present.
Each pair is selected by The Investigator from established European collectors who source and restore unique frames made with enduring materials designed by iconic names in eyewear.
Authenticity and era validated with industry-standard practices by established vintage collectors.
Refashioned
Lensed, adjusted, polished, and packed by an independent optical partner in San Diego.
Size Guide
Compare measurements to a pair of glasses you already own. The numbers are usually printed inside the arms.
Each frame lists three measurements in millimeters.
Lens: The horizontal width of each lens. Larger numbers = wider frames.
Bridge: The horizontal width between lenses. Affects how the frame sits on your nose.
Arm: The length of the temples. Most adults fit 135-145mm.
Materials
Lens
Made in Italy with ZEISS polyamide for its universal frame compatibility and reduced CO2 emissions.
The entire ZEISS polyamide production chain, from material to lens, uses 100% renewable electricity.
40% bio-based raw materials (from waste produced by the agricultural industry) partially substitute fossil-based material in production using a mass balance approach.
These actions lead to reduced CO2 emissions in polyamide lens manufacturing (up to 50%).
Certified by REDcert2 standard, a European sustainability certification system that verifies all stages of production.
Frame
Materials vary, see specifications and photos above.
Pouch
Made in San Diego by Sew Cal Company with upcycled materials sourced by The Investigator.
Fabric
Outer hemp canvas donated by FARO from surfboard bags production offcuts in San Diego.
Inner microfiber and canvas embroidery backing found at Ragfinders' deadstock fabric warehouse in Los Angeles.
Drawstring
Upcycled in Spain by Ganxxet with cotton fabric waste from the garment industry. Color is undyed and created by combining similar color garments that are broken down into cotton fiber and spun together. Certified by GRS Global Recycled Standard, Textile and Health Association, TF Fashion, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
Thread
Sewn with undyed organic cotton thread made in Holland by Scanfill. Certified by Global Organic Textile Standard and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
Embroidered with lyocell thread made in Germany by Madeira. Lyocell made from plant fibers harvested in Austria and produced in a closed loop process. Certified by Forest Stewardship Council and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
Tag
Paper handmade by paper craftsmen at Greenfield Paper in San Diego with 25% hemp and 75% recycled post consumer content.
Tag stamp designed by The Investigator and handmade by California Stamp Company in San Diego.
Each unique tag is hand written and hand stamped by The Investigator with Algae Ink* in San Diego.
Box
Made in Colorado by EcoEnclose from 100% post consumer content cardboard printed with Algae Ink*. Inner bottom is hand stamped by The Investigator.
*Algae Ink
Made in Colorado by Living Ink Technologies from bio-based raw materials (from waste produced by the agricultural industry) and colored with a carbon-negative Algae Black pigment made from renewable algae waste and other agricultural waste sources.
