JOURNAL

GRETCHEN JONES

An interview with Gretchen Jones - fashion designer turned creative consultant working to bridge the gap between business and creativity.

David Bowie Is

We’re thrilled that our frames are now on the shelves of the store of Brooklyn Museum, a spot we often find ourselves in search for new ideas and inspiration. Currently, the museum is showing the h...

In Conversation : Stevy Wang

Every once and a while we come across a body of work that gets us really excited.  Such was the case when we were introduced to art director and storyteller Stevy Wang.  Lowercase's Aiko Austin got...

History Lesson : Emily Roebling

Our Roebling frame takes it name after a story of a brave woman behind the making of the Brooklyn Bridge. Emily Roebling, the first woman field engineer that saw out the completion the iconic archi...

The Marlton Hotel

The Marlton Hotel plays a strong role in Lowercase's story, but the history of the hotel starts long before the formation of Lowercase, and was the home of many famous artists and authors, and has ...

History Lesson : The R.P.G.

With the release of our collaboration with Knickerbocker Mfg. on the R.P.G. frame, we wanted to tell the story of the iconic frame that the design is based upon.  The frames have gone through numer...

In the Shop: Gerard Masci, Co-Founder

Q+A with Lowercase NYC's Gerard Masci.  Read about the origins of Lowercase, the beauty of acetate, and making products in America.

The Life + Work of Cass Gilbert

We're fortunate enough to work in a building with a rich history and powerful architecture.  We featured the Brooklyn Army Terminal last month, and this month we're featuring the man behind it.  Ca...

City Spotlight : Vis

Inspiration is a confluence of things. Travel--magically--is perhaps the finest example of where these meandering, ephemeral elements can come together. Lowercase's Ryan Langer recently spent a wee...

Of Aesthetics and Performance - Carl Zeiss Lenses

Along with the frame, the lens dictates the aesthetics and performance of our product. All Lowercase sunglasses feature Carl Zeiss lenses, a name that is synonymous with the highest quality, allowi...