SIGHTS TO BEHOLD

Ken Okuyama’s eyewear captures the spirit of his sleek supercars.

Sad but true: Having deep pockets is no guarantee that you will be able to own one of the cars from the eponymous line by renowned Japanese industrial designer Ken Okuyama. Having formerly led the design teams of iconic models such as the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte, Okuyama is now better known for creating low-production sports models bearing his name, such as the latest one-off concept car, Kode 0.

Good thing, then, that he has applied his knack for sleek styling and technical excellence to his eyewear line, Ken Okuyama Eyes, as well. Collections such as the KO-219 look pretty sharp in their own right, but what will really get fans’ motors running is how these optical designs incorporate elements from the automotive world.

Like all Ken Okuyama eyewear, KO-219 models feature temples crafted from beta titanium, a strong and light alloy used in the performance car, aircraft and spacecraft industries. These frames are held together by Torx screws, which are used in automobiles, and are less easily damaged when tightened. Ergonomics and optimal fit are another key focus, with the ends of temples shaped such that the centre of gravity is shifted backwards – a huge plus for anyone who has been driven mad by eyewear that keeps sliding down their nose. Available at Eye Theory at Leisure Park Kallang, Ocular Company at Suntec City, The Eye Place, and Paris Miki at Takashimaya, Liang Court and Vivocity.