Take a dip in the ocean with Eque.M
Japanese designer Eque.M has been designing eyewear for almost twenty years. He made his first steps in the world of eyewear in the early 2000s when he left Japan to go and live in sunny California. He was drawn there by his love for the ocean and surfing.
Water and surf culture have been great sources of inspiration for Eque.M throughout his career as a designer. First, while working for existing Californian eyewear companies. Later, for his own brand Frency & Mercury which he founded in the USA in 2005. Now that he’s based again in his home country Japan and working for the first time under his own name, surfing is still on his mind. His latest collection for FW2021 is inspired by the 1980s surf scene. The colors of the frames and lenses reflect the colors of the sky over the ocean. The shapes and details echo the movements of the waves.
Japan has a rich history of making eyewear by hand and so of course Eque.M is making use of the knowledge and know-how that is available in his country. Each frame in his collection of optical glasses and sunglasses is made by hand by Japanese craftsmen. The unique design language of Eque.M is enhanced by the intricate detailing and use of high-quality materials, resulting in a collection that you won’t see anywhere else.
