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Sage Vaughn : Los Angeles

Sage Vaughn is an artist whose work is heavily inspired by his city, Los Angeles. His art is surreal, colorful and totally identifiable as his own. We’ve been big admirers for years, so we reached ...

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.

Kathie Sever - Austin, TX

Kathie Sever is the founder of Austin-based Fort Lonesome, which specializes in creating tailor-made garments emblazoned with colorful embroidery and custom chain-stitched designs. A few of their h...

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...

In The Shop : Ryan Langer, Head Craftsman

We sat down with Lowercase's head craftsman Ryan Langer to discuss craftsmanship, his experience in NYC, and what's on his mind.  Learn a bit about the man pushing our quality to new levels...

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...

Fall Sun Picks

Just because summer is over, it’s not the time to put away your sunglasses. Our sun collection comes in rich patterns and colors that match the fall style. The sun sits lower in the sky and creates...

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...

The Cat Eye - From Vintage to Modern

For every frame, we experiment with ideas, both old and new. The potential for the cat eye is extensive, and we have attempted to modify and modernize the distinctive vintage shape.

The Story of Mazzucchelli

Lowercase is committed to using the highest-quality acetate for our frames and refuse to sacrifice quality for cost.  When we began searching for the best material out there, we quickly knew that M...