JOURNAL

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 account of the most unusual public architecture that are...

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...

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 Lowercase sun frames.

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 of the West Village, Rebel Rebel Records too had to...

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...

The Lowercase Fit Guide

We know that finding the perfect frame can be a challenge.  Glasses are such a personal accessory, it's important to find a pair that both fits properly and compliments your unique style.  While no...

CATOR SPARKS - CHARLESTON, SC

Cator Sparks is the editor of The Manual. Originally from Decatur Georgia, Sparks has called New York home and now hangs his hat in Charleston, South Carolina. We asked him to let us in on a few go...

IN THE SHOP : BRIAN VALLARIO

Lowercase co-founder Brian Vallario's talks design, manufacturing + lessons learned.

THE ART OF FINISHING

Not all frames are created equal...