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Craftsmanship

HANDMADE IN ITALY

ITALIAN TRADITION

MEMORÍ sunglasses are entirely handmade in Italy using traditional methods.

Our vendor partnerships all follow a respectful, responsible, and fair trade model.

We partner with people who have spent their lives specializing their craft. The result is a meticulously made product that preserves the value and heritage of Italy.

Small batch production, top quality
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materials, and
no rush

WE EXCLUSIVELY USE

CELLULOSE ACETATE

A high quality plastic, based from cotton and wood pulp. Provides richer color hues and greater longevity than standard petrol-based plastics.

ARTISINAL

Mazzucchelli is widely regarded as the producer of the world's richest acetate. A family-owned Italian business, they began producing combs and buttons from horn, bone, and tortoiseshell in 1869. Mazzucchelli is the only acetate used by Memorí.

TUMBLED

Acetate sections of eyewear are tumbled in large wooden barrels with abrasives (usually wood, stone, and oil) of varying textures to sand and smooth acetate over several days.

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MALLEABLE

With heat, cellulose acetate is able to be molded to adjust to your features. This means easy adjustments to angle the section that sits behind the ear or next to the temple. Bends without breaking.

WE BELIEVE IN THE LUXURY OF TIME.

Our designs have no seasons. Fine production takes months, and in Italy they do not rush.

SUSTAINABILITY

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Solar Power

All electricity used in the eyeglass factory is from solar production

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Recycling

Factory uses only recycled water. Low environmental impact shipping materials.

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Small Batch

Limited production reduces waste. Slow fashion and evergreen designs reduce overconsumption.

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