Selenite × Parts

10th Anniversary Limited Edition “MARBLE”

Selenite is another brand created by Mr. Tanabe, the designer of the eyewear brand “Filton.”

Launched in 2023, Selenite is a brand that draws on the designer’s extensive experience in eyewear production to create frames using a variety of specialized techniques.

The brand name “Selenite” refers to a type of mineral known as transparent gypsum.

True to its name, Selenite eyewear is characterized by the luster and transparency of the material itself, as well as its three-dimensional depth. By incorporating manufacturing methods and processing techniques that differ slightly from conventional eyewear, the brand brings out the full appeal of the materials.

The “DESSERT” series was introduced at the time of Selenite’s debut.

“DESSERT,” Born from Deadstock Materials

“DESSERT” is a series made from deadstock materials that the designer happened to discover while visiting a fabric store.

These were materials from the past that were not originally intended for eyewear.

The designer selected them personally and crafted them into glasses.

Because the available materials were limited, production was naturally small. The series received a great response from the time it was first released and quickly sold out.

Inquiries asking for it to be remade continued even after that, making it an essential series when talking about Selenite.

This time, as a special project to celebrate Parts’ 10th anniversary, we have decided to specially reissue DESSERT.

10 Colors for the 10th Anniversary

For this “MARBLE” release, we have produced 10 colors to mark Parts’ 10th anniversary.

Because this is a special collaboration, rather than choosing from existing materials, we visited fabric stores with the designer and selected each one individually from a vast array of materials.

When looking at the materials, it is not easy to imagine how they will look once they become glasses.

Looking at a single piece of plastic material and wondering, “How will this look when it becomes glasses?”

The inability to see the finished product made the process difficult, but it was also what made this project so exciting.

The result of this careful selection process is the “MARBLE” collection, made from 10 different deadstock materials.

The model name “MARBLE” was given by the designer based on the appearance of the materials selected for this collection.

Of course, all of them are made from deadstock materials.

Because of this, production is extremely limited, with approximately 10 pairs available in each color.

Soft Crown Panto

The design features a soft crown panto shape.

While maintaining a classic impression, the form is finished with soft, rounded edges.

The lens width is 45 mm.

The size is neither too large nor too small, creating a balanced fit that rests comfortably on the face.

The front highlights the color of the material and is finished with a clear material bonded to the front, giving it a thickness of 8 mm.

Because the front is so thick, you can more fully appreciate the transparency when light enters and the depth of the material.

Selenite-Signature Techniques in the Temples

The appeal of “MARBLE” is not limited to the front.

The temples feature a structure that is almost entirely “coreless.”

While it is common to insert a metal core inside the temples of conventional plastic frames, the structure of “MARBLE” conceals the metal core as much as possible so that you can fully enjoy the presence of the material itself.

This finish allows you to fully appreciate the color and pattern of the deadstock material even when viewed from the side.

At the same time, a metal core is inserted into the tips of the temples to ensure comfort and durability.

This structure is achieved using a manufacturing method called “core-wrapping.”

This is a specialized Selenite manufacturing method that cannot be accommodated by conventional shooting methods.

Furthermore, the temples feature designs created with specialized laser processing.

Not only the appearance of the material itself, but also the details created through processing are among the characteristics of these frames.

Original Titanium Nose Pads

The nose pads feature Selenite’s original titanium nose pads.

The simple design highlights the texture of the metal and is designed with comfort in mind without compromising the overall atmosphere of the frames.

Materials, structure, processing.

Each part is packed with Selenite’s signature techniques.

10 Colors, Each with a Different Expression

This “MARBLE” release features a total of 10 colors.

Because all of them are made from deadstock materials, the same materials cannot be sourced again in the future.

The appearance of the material also differs from one pair to the next.

We will now introduce each of the 10 colors selected for this release.

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Selenite Marble col.2 Parts Exclusive Deadstock Material Front View

Selenite Marble col.2 Parts Exclusive Deadstock Material Angled View

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“DESSERT” was born at the start of the brand and became a topic of conversation due to the serendipity unique to deadstock materials.

Now, that series returns for Parts’ 10th anniversary.

This time, however, we are doing more than simply reissuing it; we have personally participated in selecting the materials and chosen 10 different materials.

Rather than remaking the same thing, we have carried over the appeal of the DESSERT series—making glasses from materials that can only be encountered at that particular time and place—into this “MARBLE” release.

Production for each color is extremely limited.

And because all of the materials used are deadstock, they will only be available for this release.

Selenite’s techniques and materials that are now rarely seen.

These two have come together to create 10 special colors for Parts’ 10th anniversary.

Please visit our store to see the unique appearance of each material for yourself.