In the long history of eyewear, European and American countries have been the major players that there have been lots of notable eyewear brands located in these countries. Famous European eyewear brands include Fendi, Flexon, Ray Ban and so forth. And American eyewear brands contain Burberry, Fossil, Nike and many others. It is acceptable to say that a majority of the world’s influential eyewear brands are headquartered in the United States and several European countries. Well, by these words we only discuss the ownership of these brands, rather than the location of eyewear production. In fact, many tops brands have established manufacturing centers in China and India for cheaper workforce. However, it is important to know that European and American brands are not the sole players in the world’s eyewear market. Japanese eyeglasses also have a certainly degree of popularity.
Until now, there are a couple of Japanese eyewear brands that are to some extent renowned. For instance, Swans is the trademark of the Japanese eyewear manufacturer Yamamoto Kogaku Co., Ltd. Founded in 1911, this eyewear company now provides optical lenses, sunglasses, goggles as well as safety eyeglasses. And its brand Swans covers a professional line of sports sunglasses, ski and snow goggles and swimming goggles. These Japanese eyeglasses may not be as fashionable and charming as European glasses. But they will never make a compromise in quality and comfort. Compared with top European brands, Japanese manufacturers usually charge lower prices.
The eyewear industry in Japan is contributed by many professional designers, who also help in boosting related Japanese eyewear brands in the international market. Living in an isolated county in Japan, Tai Hachiro is an internationally famous eyewear artisan. Handmade eyeglasses produced by this designer have been widely enjoyed by film stars and celebrities around the world. Another famous designer of Japanese eyeglasses is Kazuo Kawasaki, who developed Sarah Palin rimless eyeglasses. This model has been the top seller in lots of eyewear retailers, both local and online. In detail, Sarah Palin glasses designed by this Japanese became the most sought after the U.S. presidential election in 2008.