Handcrafted with care. The River frame combines timeless influences with craftsmanship and fit that allows for lifelong wear. A true Monokel Eyewear staple.
Handcrafted with care. The River frame combines timeless influences with craftsmanship and fit that allows for lifelong wear. A true Monokel Eyewear staple.
as worn - Handcrafted with care. The River frame combines timeless influences with craftsmanship and fit that allows for lifelong wear. A true Monokel Eyewear staple.
As Worn - Handcrafted with care. The River frame combines timeless influences with craftsmanship and fit that allows for lifelong wear. A true Monokel Eyewear staple.
Detail - Handcrafted with care. The River frame combines timeless influences with craftsmanship and fit that allows for lifelong wear. A true Monokel Eyewear staple.
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River | Sunglasses | Havana / Grey Gradient Lens

Regular price£139.00
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  • Free UK shipping on orders over £75
  • Low stock - 2 items left
  • Inventory on the way

Handcrafted with care. The River frame combines timeless influences with craftsmanship and fit that allows for lifelong wear. A true Monokel Eyewear staple.

The making of the Havana tortoise shell acetate is truly an artisanal process. Monokel make small coloured pellets of various hues of yellow, brown and orange by mixing organic colour powder with raw biodegradable cellulose acetate. The result is a highly durable, hypoallergenic material, made from renewable resources.

Grey lenses are known for their classic style and versatility. They’re great for reducing glare on both sunny and cloudy days, while also providing anti-fatigue benefits. Grey lenses have the added benefit of allowing true colour perception - showing the colour of objects in their purest form. All our lenses feature anti-scratch and anti-reflective treatment with 100% UVA/UVB protection. Made 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
  • Keyhole nosebridge
  • Double horizontal rivets on temples and front
  • Includes protective case, cleaning cloth and box for storage

All Monokel Eyewear sunglasses are 100% UV protective and in compliance with European, USA, Australian, and New Zealand standards.

  • Frame width | 139.9 mm
  • Frame height | 45.6 mm
  • Lens width | 47.5 mm
  • Nose width | 23.5 mm
  • Temple length | 145 mm

Monokel Eyewear are a unisex sunglass label based in Stockholm, Sweden. The main material in their frames is a premium plant-based acetate, and all-black frames are made with recycled acetate. The lenses are made by Carl Zeiss Vision®. Each frame is handcrafted with tremendous attention to detail in a process taking well over three months.

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.

We ship to all UK Mainland addresses. Shipping choices and charges are calculated by weight and size and we offer the following shipping options:

Small items / large letter size

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

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

Medium Parcels

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): £6.00

Large Parcels

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

General

Any order over £75 is free delivery and will be shipped using a Tracked 48 service.

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

We currently ship to the following countries / territories:

USA / Canada

Australia / New Zealand / Japan / Singapore / South Korea / UAE.

Mainland Europe (EU) / Norway / Switzerland / Iceland

Duty and Taxes

All overseas orders are currently shipped DAP (delivered at place.)

This means that the customer is responsible for any import duty, local tax and any handling surcharge by the shipping company.

Note : We do not charge UK VAT on export orders.

The current UK VAT rate of 20% will be removed from the order value at checkout if the delivery address is outside of the UK.

Please note, that if you refuse to accept the goods from our nominated courier for any reason other than clear and obvious damage to the box or shipping container or product, or do not provide the correct information necessary for delivery of goods and subsequently the products are returned to us, we reserve the right to charge a discretionary restocking fee of up to £10 per item.

Cost of Shipping

The estimated time of delivery for international parcels is 5 to 10 working days throughout most destinations worldwide. Some remote destinations however can take a little longer. 

Shipping charges are calculated by weight and size as follows:

Europe

Small items (up to 0.5 kg) - Royal Mail £15

Larger items (up to 2 kgs) Royal Mail - £20

U.S. | Canada | RoW

Small items (up to 0.5 kg) - Royal Mail £15

Larger items (up to 2 kgs) Royal Mail - £25

Over 2 kgs - UPS - £40 (USA only)

Cut off for processing via courier is 1 pm Mon-Fri for international delivery. Orders received after this will not be collected until the following working day.

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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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