Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Monokel Box and Pouch for Sunglasses
Monokel Box for Sunglasses
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Apollo - sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.
Monokel Box and Pouch for Sunglasses
Monokel Box for Sunglasses
Monokel Eyewear

Apollo | Sunglasses | Cola / Brown Gradient Lens

£150.00
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
  • Free UK shipping on orders over £85
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way

Retro, vintage 1970's style large rectangular cola brown framed Apollo sunglasses from Swedish cult fashion brand, Monokel. The Apollo are designed to be unisex and ideal for most face shapes and sizes.

The sharp rectangular frames are crafted by hand from organic and biodegradable acetate, while the Japanese stainless steel hinges and coated screws ensure premium quality for lifelong wear.

Monokel Eyewear make their rich brown frames by mixing organic colour powder with raw biodegradable cellulose acetate from cotton and wood pulp. The result is a highly durable, hypoallergenic material, made from renewable resources. The surface is then polished by tumbling the frames in barrels filled with wood chips and paste and finally buffed by hand.

The red hue in brown lenses improve depth perception and enhances contrast. The lens in the Cola Apollo is a category 1 lens, meaning it is not designed to irradicate glare in very sunny conditions, but is perfect in overcast conditions. All Monokel lenses feature anti-scratch and anti-reflective treatment with 100% UVA/UVB protection and are produced by renowned German lens- and optics manufacturer Carl Zeiss.

  • Handcrafted from organic- and biodegradable acetate
  • 100% UV protective Carl Zeiss Vision CR39 lenses
  • 5-Barrel OBE Stainless steel hinges
  • Teflon covered hinge screws
  • Saddle Nose Bridge
  • Double vertical rivets on temples
  • Includes protective case, cleaning cloth and box for storage

Frame width | 139.5 mm
Frame height | 46.5 mm
Lens width | 49 mm
Nose width | 23.1 mm
Temple length | 145 mm

We ship to all UK Mainland addresses.

Shipping choices and charges are calculated by weight and size and we offer the following shipping options:
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Small items + large letter size (parcels up to 250g) :

Royal Mail 24: (delivery aim next working day but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £6.00

Royal Mail 48: (delivery aim 2/3 working days but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £4.50
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Standard Parcels (up to 3kg) :

Royal Mail 24: (delivery aim next working day but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £8.00

Royal Mail 48: (delivery aim 2/3 working days but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £6.50

Royal Mail Special Delivery: (next day guaranteed service; fully tracked): £10.00
Note. this service has a 2kg limit (rather than 3kg)
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Large Parcels (3kg +) :

Royal Mail 24: (delivery aim next working day but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £12.00

Royal Mail 48: (delivery aim 2/3 working days but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £10.00

Royal Mail Special Delivery: (next day guaranteed service; fully tracked): £15.00
Note. this service is for 2kg+ (rather than 3kg+)
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General

Any order over £85 is free delivery and will be shipped using a Tracked 48 service unless another service is specified.

Delivery methods are auto-calculated at checkout and are dependent on size and weight.

Orders received by 1 pm will usually be dispatched same day. Orders received after 1pm will ship on the next available working day (Mon-Fri).

Note: We do not usually dispatch orders on Saturdays or Sundays.

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Retro Style

MONOKEL EYEWEAR

Monokel Eyewear are a unisex sunglasses label based in Stockholm, Sweden. The brand philosophy stems from a mix of simplicity and functionalism, paired with an endless curiosity for the human mind and its need for creative expression.

Their retro styled sunglasses are hand crafted from premium plant based acetate with excellent quality lenses. The result is a highly durable, hypoallergenic product made from renewable resources. 

MONOKEL Lenses

All of Monokel's sunglasses lenses have been designed and produced by the world renowned Zeiss Corporation. The Zeiss Foundation has been around for 150 years and is a world leader in lens manufacturing for all kinds of applications including camera lenses, microscopes and opthalmic lenses. Needless to say, the lenses in Monokel Eyewear are outstanding quality and are 100% UV protective and in compliance with European, USA, Australian, and New Zealand standards.

Handmade Detail

Monokel's sunglasses are a premium hand crafted product. The coloured lenses are made by mixing organic color powder or black ink with raw biodegradable cellulose acetate extracted from wood and cotton pulp. The acetate pieces are then rolled in wood pellets, oil and paste for a smooth finish which is fianlly hand-buffed by Monokel's technicians. The screws and hinges are Japanese teflon coated steel for exceptional durability.

BIO-ACETATE

STYLISH + SUSTAINABLE

Monkel Eyewear is stylish, functional, durable and sustainable using bio or recycled acetate in the frames. It has retro 1970's vintage inspired design with quality colour co-ordinated lenses and frames.

The range is designed to be unisex and suitable for most face sizes and shapes. Each pair comes boxed with protective hard case and cleaning cloth. Perfect for many good times and summers to come.

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