brand
Factory900
Factory900 is a Japanese eyewear brand known for its avant-garde, three-dimensional aesthetic. It utilizes thick acetate to create sculptural forms that challenge traditional frame design. The brand represents a subculture of technical innovation and artistic expression, emphasizing a futuristic ethos through complex geometric structures.
Historia
The brand originated in 2000 as the house label for Aoyama Optical, a manufacturer established in 1937 in Fukui, Japan. Its name derives from the factory number assigned by the government. Factory900 gained international recognition for its proprietary hinge designs and 3D molding techniques. It has received multiple Silmo d’Or awards, marking its contribution to eyewear history by transitioning functional optical wear into the realm of high-concept industrial art.
