Don't Be a Square, Be a Circle

Launched in 2007, RVS Eyewear began as a bid to bring back the groundbreaking design and materials used in vintage glasses. To replicate the timeless appeal of yesterday's eyewear, RVS glasses are handmade in Italy using artisanal techniques, so each frame is unique and bears the particularities of its own craftsman. RVS's motto of "qualiy not quantity" also means that each style is produced is small batches and finalized individually, down to the signature red hinge screws, which are hand painted.

One highlight from the spring/summer offering are the loose circles of the Avner, a revision of a classic Aviator, which comes in three shades for the sun, and three optical frames. The finesse is apparent in the details, with a thin line of contrasting metallic paint enhancing the round shape of the frame. Trust us, these curvy beauties will keep spinning long after summer.

Avner glasses by RVS Eyewear; $275 (optical), $295 (sun); available at RVSEyewear.com