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MYKITA
is a modern manufacturer that combines precision craftsmanship with new
technologies. A constant search for innovation, the visionary use of
materials and a wealth of experience in eyewear design are the defining
elements behind MYKITA’s collections. A key factor in the company’s
success is its holistic business philosophy, which brings together
expertise from all disciplines under a single roof, the MYKITA HAUS. It
thrives on the power of a self-contained network that enables
interdisciplinary research and the transfer of technologies. This
all-encompassing mentality is also reflected in the MYKITA Shops; the
unique retail concept unites the firm’s own design principles with
optical precision made in Germany.
COLLECTIONS & COLLABORATIONS
NO1
COLLECTION
NO1 is the home of calm and collected forms. It lays the foundations
for the MYKITA range, which now comprises around a dozen lines. The
stainless steel frames are cut out of sheet metal and, in similar style
to the Japanese principle of origami, then bent and folded to become a
three-dimensional object. The openly displayed snap-hinge system, which
supplied the innovative principle for all subsequent collections,
symbolizes the fundamental design principle of MYKITA; the technical
solution must at the same time be an aesthetic one.
NO2 ACETATE
MYKITA’s COLLECTION NO2 plays with colours, silhouettes and line
widths. All frames are made using acetate – a material comprised of
cotton and coloured pigments. The cutting-edge hinge concept developed
at the MYKITA HAUS constitutes an aesthetically appealing link between
the frame front and temple. This is visible technology with a
sophisticated look – the quintessence of the MYKITA form and function
philosophy.
DECADES
Quoting iconic styles from the 20th century, a huge pool of
inspiration for shapes and styles, DECADES re-interprets timeless
classics in a modern way. From classic Panto frames to the bold contours
of the 1960s and the supersized form vocabulary of the 70s and 80s. The
translation of the models into MYKITA’s ultra-thin stainless-steel
concept gives this collection an unprecedented, contemporary look.
LITE
The LITE series sees MYKITA introducing its lightest stainless steel
frame concept to date, averaging just 12 grams in weight. The filigree
stainless steel frame comprises just three parts, and is distinguished
by its radical simplicity.
MINT
The MINT COLLECTION is the first collection designed specifically for
Asian faces. It reinterprets popular designs from the 20th century and
transfers them into the present. This involves giving classic forms of
the 1950s and 1960s a makeover in accordance with MYKITA’s stainless
steel concept while sensitively incorporating the aesthetic spirit of
East Asian cultures.
MYLON
MYKITA MYLON blurs the border between fashion and sports.
State-of-the-art design coupled with a material that boasts individual
adjustability, low weight and extreme durability make these spectacles
both an outstanding sporting companion and a perfect everyday accessory.
The manufacturing process for MYLON has won MYKITA recognition in the
form of the iF material award.The collection was honored with the Red
Dot design award in the field of product design.
The MYKITA MYLON glacier glasses are the perfect sports companions.
The removable side clips are an avant-garde alternative to the leather
sections of 1950s alpine goggles that protect from both sun and wind.
The lenses are made of mineral glass, which delivers top-calibre vision
and is also known for its extremely robust quality. Gently breathing on
the lenses reveals the MYKITA MYLON glacier logo. The ultra-light
glasses hug the shape of the wearer’s head, while the flexible temples
retreat similarly comfortably under any helmet - an absolute fusion of
functionality and aesthetics.
The evolution of the MYKITA MYLON frames began with a new production
process: Selective Laser Sintering enables the creation of objects in
every possible geometrical configuration.Layer by layer a super-fine
polyamide powder is turned via CO2 laser sintering into
three-dimensional objects that are fed in before hand in data form. In
2007 MYKITA began experimenting with the polyamide material, aiming to
pioneer it in the production of eyewear. Several years of research were
invested in the development of a complex, patented process in which the
raw surface of the material is prepared and rendered wearable in a
series of stages, giving the frames a unique visual and tactile appeal.
All
MYKITA MYLON sunglasses are fitted with lenses from optical specialist
Carl ZEISS, which provide maximum glare control plus 100% protection
against UV rays. An exclusive golden antireflective coating ensures that
unwelcome reflections are reduced to a minimum. A scratch-resistant and
hydrophobic nano-coating immediately makes any drops of water bead up
and roll off the lenses, thus simplifying the cleaning process while
ensuring maximum visual comfort. ZEISS and MYKITA have also developed
two lenses specifically for golfers that are colour-optimised to
increase the contrast on the green. Most MYKITA MYLON frames can
alternatively be ordered with polarizing lenses that absorb reflections
e.g. on the piste, in watersports or while driving your car.
BERNHARD WILLHELM
Inspired
by the 1976 Winter Olympics, FRANZ marked the start of a long-term
collaboration between MYKITA and Paris-based fashion designer Bernhard
Willhelm in 2009. The resulting range of mirrored glasses with stainless
steel frames has since seen the addition of various colours, forms and
new designs. From sun visor to coloured gradient lenses or 1980s-style
aviator frames – as applies to the fashion designs of Bernhard Willhelm,
these models blend innovative designs and cues from the world of
contemporary culture to form independent creations.
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
MYKITA
and Maison Martin Margiela are linked by a shared concept of the
creative process – the reinterpretation of historical forms, radical
experimentation with constructions and an unconventional approach to
materials.
ESSENTIAL - Stainless steel frames reduced to the
raw material, no additive components. Aesthetic functionality. A thick,
transparent powder coats and seals the frames giving the entire
construction a convex, all-enveloping body. Inspired by historical
shapes of the last century, the monochrome frames and matching lenses
lend the models a pure, radical look. 6 unisex styles – 4 colourways.
DUAL - Two pairs of acetate frames. Born of one
form, divided into pairs and deconstructed. Mutual transplantation
leaves each couple comprising two complementary designs – but with four
independent identities. Manifest as tone-in-tone or with contrasting
colour schemes. 4 unisex styles – 5 colourways.
DAMIR DOMA
An
in-depth study of form, colour and surface laid the foundation for the
MYKITA / DAMIR DOMA collaboration. Inspired by the idea of translating
the traditional circular frames of the intellectual avant-garde into a
modern expression is how the contemporary design series with models
DD01, DD02, DD03 and DD04 came into being. The collection is
distinguished by a minimal aesthetic; visible construction and a
progressive use of materials are recurring design elements. All frames
are manufactured at the MYKITA HAUS in Berlin, where traditional
handcraft meets modern engineering.The MYKITA / DAMIR DOMA Collection is
a product incarnation for the present-day, where luxury is also
state-of-the-art technology.
BETH DITTO
BETH
is the product of a sketch resulting from the search for the perfect
pair of sunglasses – drawn instinctively and spontaneously by Beth
Ditto. MYKITA teamed up with the Gossip singer to create a special frame
made of lightweight stainless steel, customised to fit her facial
contours. The oversized cat-eye frame featuring pointed top corners is
an immediate head-turner.
FINDING INFINITY
MYKITA
supports the design hotels initiative "Finding Infinity", whose goal is
to inspire the world for more sustained engagement. MYKITA came on
board to support the project with its mascot: A pair of glasses inspired
by the shape of the number eight, the symbol for infinity and the logo
of Finding Infinity. The glasses’ black frame is made of a recyclable
material with a golden hinge to correspond with the distinctive yellow
lens.
KOSTAS MURKUDIS
Experiments
with lasers and new print technologies comprised the basis for the
collaboration between Kostas Murkudis & MYKITA. Inspired by a
selection of fabrics from the Murkudis collection, the models ELEKTRA
and PHINEAS were imprinted with a mesh-pattern structure. Distinguishing
features of both models are the lightly tinted lenses that subtly
reveal the eyes of the wearer.
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DESIGN AWARDS
MYKITA
eyewear collections have won a variety of design awards since the
company was founded in 2003. That doesn’t just apply to the products
themselves; the annual campaign, the MYKITA 8 anniversary book and the
MYKITA MYLON campaign have likewise all won accolades.
German Design Award – DDC Award
The jury of the German Designer Club honoured several MYKITA projects
in 2013. The MYKITA MYLON film picked up first prize in the Photo/Film
category, the MYKITA Brand film won silver in the same category and the
model SIGUR from the LITE collection was honoured with a GUTE GESTALTUNG
14 (GOOD DESIGN 14) Award in the product category. The DDC was
established in 1989 offering a national and international platform for
an interdisciplinary exchange and development of “Good Design”.
MATERIALICA Design & Technology Award
MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award presented MYKITA MYLON ¬– a
material many years in research – with the Gold prize on account of its
high degree of innovation and sophisticated design criteria. Since 2002,
MunichExpo Veranstaltungs GmbH bestows the MATERIALICA Design +
Technology Award annually. The winners of a MATERIALICA Design +
Technology Award display an ability to stand out with excellent design
in the material-driven field of technology.
DESIGN FOR ASIA AWARD – DFAA
In 2013 MYKITA took part in the renowned competition Design For Asia
for the first time, winning Gold with the Asian format of the model
BASKY. The Design For Asia Award (DFAA) is the flagship programme of
Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) aimed at celebrating design excellence
and acknowledging outstanding design with Asian perspectives.
Red Dot Design Award 2013
The MYKITA MYLON lookbook was awarded the Red Dot Award for
Communication Design in 2013. Since 1993, the Design Zentrum
Nordrhein-Westfalen honours the most important trends in Communication
Design.
German Design Award 2014
MYKITA MYLON received a “Special Mention” in the “Lifestyle” category
for particular design quality. The board of design annually honours
high-calibre products and projects from the world of product and
communication design with the German Design Award.
A' DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION 2013
The model BASKY from the MYKITA MYLON collection won the silver A’
Design Award in the category “Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design”. A’
Design Award and Competitions recognises excellent design, design
concepts and design oriented products and services.
IF COMMUNICATION DESIGN AWARD 2013
The MYKITA EIGHT book won the 2013 iF communication design award in
the ”corporate communication” category. The iF award has been a
prestigious hallmark of top-calibre design ever since its introduction
in 1953. 8 comprises a retrospective of the last eight years of
MYKITA.The book provides an insight into life behind the scenes at a
modern manufactory, the MYKITA collaborations and takes a look at the
evolution of MYLON, a new material developed by MYKITA. The 8th
anniversary also prompted MYKITA to invite selected artists to produce
original works illustrating their impressions of MYKITA.
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD 2013
BASKY won the 2013 red dot design award for product design. While the
MYKITA MYLON collection was originally created as a sports eyewear
line, the BASKY model adds a new dimension in its reinterpretation of
the rounded/oval panto form. The Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen’s
renowned accolade has been recognising outstanding international product
design since 1955.
IDA DESIGN AWARD 2013
The high-profile jury for the 2012 International Design Award (IDA)
selected the SIGUR model from the MYKITA LITE collection for first prize
in the Accessory category. The frames comprising the LITE COLLECTION
have been acclaimed for their radical simplicity and low weight, and are
among the lightest models in the MYKITA product family. The
International Design Award has been honouring intelligent, sustainable
and interdisciplinary design since 2007.
GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2013
The MYKITA LITE concept, MYKITA’s lightest metal frames to date, won
the German Design Award 2013. The German Design Council bestows the
German Design Award annually for outstanding achievements in product and
communication design. This design competition aims to identify,
present, and reward innovative and international design trends.
DDC AWARD 2012
The MYKITA EIGHT book was awarded with the GOOD DESIGN 12 award in
the category marketing communication. The German Designer Club (DDC) is
an initiative of designers and “design in mind” companies that spreads
the message of design excellence. The Club was founded in 1989 and
functions eversince as a platform for interdisciplinary designers.
GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2012
Nominated for the German Design Award 2012, MYKITA’s new patented
material MYLON is the result of extensive research. The German Design
Award is bestowed annually for outstanding achievements in product and
communication design by the German Design Council. This design
competition aims to identify, present, and reward innovative and
international design trends.
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD 2012
The MYKITA MYLON collection was awarded with the 2012 red dot design
award in the field of product design. The collection marks the
foundation of a new product segment in the eyewear sector: luxury sports
fashion. MYLON is a patented, polyamide-based material used for the
first time in the manufacture of eyewear. The Design Zentrum Nordrhein
Westfalen’s prestigious accolade has been recognising outstanding
international product design since 1955.
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD 2012
The MYKITA EIGHT book was awarded with the red dot award for
communication design 2012 in the category corporate publishing by the
Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. The competition documents the most
important trends in communication design since 1993.
ART DIRECTORS CLUB AWARD 2012
MYKITAs look book 2012 was awarded with the ADC award 2012 in the
category corporate publishing. Since 45 years the Art Directors Club for
Germany (ADC) is a source of stimulus for the continuously changing
communications industry.
DESIGNPREIS 2011
The German Design Award is the country’s highest official distinction
in the design sector. An absolute prerequisite for consideration is the
company/product in question already having won a national or
international award. The 2011 awards saw MYKITA scoop no less than three
nominations in the field of Product Design: GRACE from MYKITA’s
Collection no1, ODA from the LITE collection and DRIES from MYKITA’s
Collection no2.
IF MATERIAL AWARD 2011
MYKITA’s patented material MYLON, the result of extensive research
was awarded with the iF material award 2011 in the category „process“.
The Germany based iF International Forum Design GmbH first presented the
iF material award in 2005, and today has become an important mouthpiece
and trends barometer in the area of materials.
REDDOT DESIGN AWARD 2011
MYKITA’s LUXE model JOHANNES was awarded with the 2011 red dot design
award in the field of product design. LUXE is MYKITA’s definition of
state-of-the-art luxury eyewear with precious metal coatings such as
platinum and white gold as well as natural nose pads and temple tips
made from buffalo horn. The Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen’s
prestigious accolade has been recognising outstanding international
product design since 1955.
GOOD DESIGN AWARD JAPAN 2011
The 2011 Good Design Award (Japan) in the field of “product design”
went to TAKUMI, a member of the MINT collection – MYKITA’s first product
line that translates the aesthetic spirit of East Asian cultures into
MYKITA's flat-metal concept. The Good Design Award Japan was first
introduced in 1957. Since then, the Good Design Award has been given to
outstanding designs in the pursuit of prosperous lives and industrial
development.
IDA DESIGN AWARD 2011
The MYKITA EIGHT book was awarded with an “honourable mention” in the
graphic design category of the 2011 International Design Award (IDA).
The International Design Awards exists to recognize, celebrate and
promote legendary design visionaries since 2007.
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