Shwood has teamed up with Japanese retailer BEAMS on a limited run of Canby frames with clear, antireflective CR-39 Carl Zeiss lenses. Featuring a two-tone frame, the glasses are offered in Zebrawood/East Indian Rosewood and East Indian Rosewood/Maple wood combos. Also included is a wooden slider case, branded with a laser-engraved BEAMS logo. The collection is limited to 100 pairs of each colorway with a select few available through Shwood.

Stussy teams with NEXUSVII on two exclusive pairs of “Michael” glasses. Produced by Kaneko optical, the two-tone frames are accented with gold metal detailing. Availably July 15, 2011 at Stussy Japan retailers. (honeyee)

Eyewear brands incorporating wood into their frames is not exactly new anymore, but certainly one of the strongest trends in that product category that we are seeing these last months. Some do it better and this week we came across Drift Eyewear’s new Timber Collection, which we like a lot.

First of all we like the fact that not the entire frame is worked from wood, but that the wood is rather used where is makes most sense. The handmade frames use sustainable, locally sourced woods and feature a patent pending stell core, which makes sure that the glasses are both robust and have an optimal weight distribution on all touching points with the face. Fragility is certainly an issue when it comes to wooden eyewear frames and Drift nicely takes that issue out of the equation. The founder’s architectural background certainly helped here.

Today we present the new Drift Timber Collection, consisting of three frames, which are all crafted from salvaged hardwood sourced from different locales. “The dark brown wood for Truss comes from designer Daniel Grady Faires, who painstakingly removed the timber from a renovated building in NYC’s Meatpacking District. Nail Hole’s raw aesthetic is inspired by a collaboration with designer Jessica Park of Seattle’s shop-slash-gallery space Coming Soon, while Whitewash’s frames are devised from a vintage picket fence rescued by Chicago-based artist Raun Myn.”

Each frame comes limited to 100 pieces and should be available soon from Drift dealers.

A further look at the frames follows after the jump.

For the first time FUCT will be introducing glasses and sunglasses as part of their upcoming Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. Sticking to a rather classic look, the frames were handmade in Japan. The ‘riding’ glasses should be releasing in the coming months.

Check out the sunglasses after the jump.

Today we have a look at the new Spring 2011 collection by Marchon Eyewear for Nike Sportwear. “The collection is inspired by 1970’s sports icons – specifically those who led trends in winter terrains and on the auto racing track.” The NK8206 (top) has a vintage aviator look, done in a stainless-steel eyeglass style, while the NK7207 (bottom) is more of a classic acetate frame with rich, layered colors. There are several options in the series, all of which look excellent for your optical needs.

See more styles after the click.

Show your support for missing Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei by making these DIY ‘Free Ai Weiwei’ glasses. Just print out the PDF and follow the simple instructions.

More views after the jump.

Moscot presents one of their most popular frames, the NEBB, in a new limited edition matte black colorway. With only 150 produced, the glasses are now available directly from Moscot and go for 275 USD.

MOSCOT introduces The Terry LE, a new limited edition frame inspired by iconic photographer Terry Richardson and his signature aviator specs. “The TERRY LE is as angular as it is oversized — essential for hours spent creating magic behind the lens. The Frames limited to only 350 pairs (225 Black, 125 Grey) — are laser numbered for authenticity and shipped in their own special edition cases.” Now available, exclusively at MOSCOT NYC and online at moscot.com.

Have a better look at the frames after the click.

For Summer 2011 Japanese retailer Beams and Oakley present two colorways of the iconic Frogskins. Coming with a black/grey frame, the Oakley logo placed on the arms is multicolor. The model comes with yellow and clear lenses and is now available from Beams.

EFFECTOR by NIGO® presents their 3rd MODEL of sunglasses, the “Phil.” Inspired by the thick frames of the ’60s, the 8mm glasses are cleanly finished in black or white acetate. Produced in Japan and available May 3, 2011 at select EFFECTOR accounts.

More images follow after the click.