I’ve added two new lines to my eyewear collection with Kenmark Optical.
A sample of my new Rhedux eyewear
The first is Rhedux. Like my menswear Rhedux collection, this line is environmentally responsible—a perfect match for customers who want to reduce their impact on the earth without sacrificing look and quality.
Rhedux has three new styles. Each uses 30% recycled acetate for the temples, and has an inlay of recycled wood pulp (used in the paper industry).
Who knew wood pulp could look so elegant?
The “demo” lenses (the ones in the frames when you try them on in the store) are made using polylactic acid—a biodegradable plastic from renewable resources such as corn. These lenses break down into carbon and water when incinerated (Whole Foods makes their juice cartons and containers out of the same material). I’m pleased that Kenmark has begun using these lenses in nearly all of their new styles, because millions of those demo lenses are discarded every year, and up to now, they have been made from indestructible plastic (and most still are).
The second new line is called Interchange. Each frame comes with three temples that can be switched out for a different look. There are currently five shapes available, with more in development. These are my new favorites because my doggies always chew on the temples! Now I have spares – and can even color coordinate with my clothes.
Selection of Interchange temples
Each front shape comes in one front color and five different lens shapes (the optician can put any of the five different shaped lenses in the front piece). Each frame comes with three color coordinated temples that can be switched out for a different look: a translucent color, one of my pattern designs, and one patterned acetate temple that is thinner in profile than the other two.
Patented Interchange hinge
The interchange system uses a patented endpiece/ spring hinge system with a release mechanism that makes it extremely easy to switch out the temples. To see more about my new Rhedux and Interchange line of eyewear, visit my section of the Kenmark Optical website at: jhanebarnes.com/kenmark
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I wish I had a lot of money to play off this idea. Maybe you can do it for me……I have been wearing glasses for a very long time. When you need these on your face every day you wish you could be more fashionable or have some different looks for different outfits or occassions.
I love these glasses because you can see my face, not the rims. But most of all I love the option of changing the ends. How about offering some fun for the ladies at a reasonable price. How about some colors, like reds, blues and greens to match some clothing you may wear. Or how about some pearls or rhinestones for dress up.
I know I would love to be able to stick with this frame and just order more colors or styles. What a great idea jhane barnes. Thank you just for what I have now but please consider my thoughts. Diane
I am extremely interested in your eyewear… (Looking for new glasses).
A friend of mine bought a pair in Milwaukee, and I’ve looked online everywhere but can’t find the same pair…
Maybe he has an interchangeable frame? It didn’t look like he had that type of hinge, but is there somewhere I can find a good list of pictures of your framse?
Thanks!
Steve
Hi Steve,
Kenmark has good pictures of the various frames. Go to http://kenmarkoptical.com/collections/Jhane%5FBarnes/ and, in the “JhaneBarnes” box, click on Ophthalmic and/or Sun to see pictures online. If you click on “Where to Buy” in the menu across the top, you can find out who in your area is selling Jhane’s eyewear.
- June
Which gender are Interchange for?
Hi Jolene, at this time, Jhane only designs eyewear for men. However, Jhane had her local eyewear store customize smaller lenses that fit her face so that she could wear Interchange. Since the lenses are rimless, any shape lense could be used with this design.
While Jhane does design her eyewear with men in mind, it is also the case that many women purchase her eyewear. In particular, they like “Interchange” with the interchangeable temples. I suggest if you see a pair you like, go ahead and try them on!
I’ve been a serious fan oh Jahne Barnes for many years and have worn glasses since I was five. I can guarantee you that I will be checking for these frames when it is time for a new pair.