JOURNAL

David Bowie Is

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 i...

In the Studio : Cory Vanderploeg

Friend of Lowercase and multi-talented photographer Cory Vanderploeg had a chat with us about some of his work, the importance of natural light and...

Behind the Scenes : Lowercase Workshop

There's a lot more work that goes into making a pair of glasses than the frames themselves. For every new style, there's a lot of preparation that...

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 st...

Brooklyn Phono

Take a look inside Brooklyn Phono - one of the last standing record press plants in Brooklyn, who use recycled vinyl to make their records.

Solid Light Works : Anthony McCall

A pioneer in light art and installation, Anthony McCall’s work exists in the space where cinema, sculpture and drawing overlap. More than three dec...

Shape + Color

Ever wonder how we go about designing a new collection? An important part of the process is developing a color palette, and matching acetates to t...

City Secrets : Shaft House

We pride ourselves as a local NYC brand, and are constantly inspired by its vibrant stories. Among our favorite New York urban legends is an accoun...

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 eng...

In the Shop : Lenses

Ever wonder what goes into selecting and cutting lenses for your sunglasses? Get an inside look at the Carl Zeiss lenses we use on every pair of L...

Rebel Rebel : The inspiration behind the design

Our classic Rebel Rebel takes its name from the iconic NYC record store, now sadly lost forever. As higher rents push small brick-and-mortars out o...

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...

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 ...