Akoni for The Rake: A Lesson in Aerodynamic Mastery
The Japanese eyewear brand’s Autumn/Winter collection distils the romance of motorsport and aviation into uniquely sculptural frames.
Whether you’re braving an alpine frost or seeking warmer climes to wait out the Northern Hemisphere’s longest nights, Akoni Eyewear’s Autumn/Winter collection provides much more than a standard UV barrier.
Combining the precise craftsmanship that epitomises the brand’s Japanese design sensibilities with face-flattering geometry and a twist of cosmic inspiration, the collection represents a confluence of structure and a free-spirited style evocative of the Beatnik. Reflecting elements of aviation, motoring and watchmaking across the silhouettes of thirteen, aptly named new models, the designs range from familiar yet timeless shapes, like the Nebula, to the Infinity, which blends futuristic accents with beautifully sophisticated framing.
A lesson in aerodynamic mastery, Akoni has reinterpreted vintage codes in a contemporary setting that bridges the divide between a bygone era every rakish gentleman yearns to experience (or revisit), and an optimistically romantic lens of the future. Surpassing the most luxurious of stocking stuffers, a pair of Akoni Eyewear should be on every wish list.
See more from Akoni’s Autumn/Winter collection here.
