Eyewear That Frames Character. Not Just Face.
TANAKA
EYEWEAR
Not yet. But very nearly.
Introducing a new standard in fine eyewear: crafted not from acetate or horn, but from a pioneering material that matures, deepens, and lasts decades.
Each frame is shaped by one hand—made to be worn,
collected, and quietly noticed.
Eyewear has remained unchanged for decades. Tanaka does not add to the noise. It refines the conversation.
Crafted from compressed paper composite— a material used in high-end interiors and musical instruments
—each frame resists the usual cycle of wear.
It doesn’t fade. It evolves. Its surface develops a patina, unique to its wearer.
The result is something rare in modern luxury: a piece that becomes more beautiful with time.
The Quiet Disruption
Details That Matter
Designed and handcrafted by a former session hairstylist with a deep understanding of facial architecture
Made from compressed paper composite: remarkable surface, timeless durability
Each frame crafted start-to-finish by one artisan
With a vegetable-tanned leather case—also made by the same hand
Limited to 150 pieces per design
5-year warranty, built to last a lifetime
“I have no intention of creating the same difference with the same material.
I’ve spent my life framing faces—first with hair, now with objects built to last.
I design and craft each frame as I always have—with intention, patience, and clarity.
The best compliment I can receive is: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this before.”