Tennis icon Roger Federer has unveiled his first ever eyewear line in collaboration with Oliver Peoples, following his unique licensing settlement with eyewear producer EssilorLuxottica in Could 2023.
The collaboration between Roger Federer’s ‘RF’ model and Oliver Peoples debuts with 4 distinct collections, that includes a choice of six items together with 4 sun shades and two defend frames.
Oliver Peoples, in collaboration with Federer, has crafted every pair with a give attention to “consolation and ease.” It incorporates rubber grip nostril pads and temple ideas to make sure a steady and cozy match throughout efficiency put on.
Moreover, the eyewear boasts distinctive light-weight development, weighing 35 grams per pair. It additionally options high-quality lenses, together with color enhancement lenses that amplify dominant colors in environments like water, forests, or city settings. Moreover, polarized lenses are integrated to scale back glare from the solar, together with mirrored lenses for added fashion and performance.
In an announcement concerning the collaboration and design intricacies, Federer expressed, “Sun shades are one thing I’ve appreciated immensely, provided that my sport calls for fixed publicity to the solar, about 80% of my life. Our assortment goals to supply sun shades that seamlessly mix into each aspect of 1’s day by day routine – whether or not on or off the courtroom.”
“We additionally prioritised guaranteeing a safe body match to forestall sliding. To attain this, we built-in rubber grip particulars that lightly grip the again of your ears and nostril. The adjustable rubber nostril pads, particularly, contribute to the general consolation of the frames, guaranteeing they sit securely in your face with out feeling overly tight whereas imparting a way of power of their design.
The eyewear assortment additionally consists of particulars paying homage to Federer’s legacy. Amongst these options is the quantity 8, a major image for the tennis legend, representing each his birthdate (8.8.81) and the outstanding tally of his Wimbledon titles.
A bespoke core-wire sample, impressed by the intricate threading discovered on classic tennis racquets, has additionally been crafted. Moreover, an unique octagonal RF metallic brand, paying homage to the top of a tennis racket, adorns the temple tip, including a particular contact to every piece within the assortment.
The gathering introduces the inaugural defend kinds within the historical past of the Oliver Peoples model. Amongst these are two distinct defend kinds: R-4 and R-5. R-4 stands out with its semi-matte bio nylon high bar, providing a novel aesthetic. Conversely, R-5 showcases a minimalist design with a windsor rim high bar, emphasising simplicity and class.
Federer mentioned in an announcement, “Shields are a novel enterprise for me. I made a decision to present them a try to see how they turned out and undoubtedly I’m thrilled with the result. I imagine these shields provide a mix of high-performance performance and opulent design that hasn’t been seen out there earlier than.”
Rocco Basilico, Chief Govt at Oliver Peoples, expressed his pleasure, stating, “We’re delighted to unveil the collaboration between Oliver Peoples and Roger Federer. Roger epitomises class, fashion, mastery, and precision, making him a real icon of our era.”
“Collectively, we’ve united to redefine efficiency eyewear. Every fashion is crafted to embody each luxurious and sturdiness, combining magnificence with performance. Boasting lenses engineered for prime efficiency and unparalleled optical high quality, this ultralight design incorporates unique collaboration particulars. Providing an aesthetic that seamlessly blends sport and life-style, nothing else compares. In eyewear, efficiency and luxurious harmoniously coexist!” he added.
The Oliver Peoples Roger Federer inaugural assortment is now out there at Oliver Peoples boutiques, each offline and on-line, and thru choose wholesale companions.
