Shwood Kinsrow Sunglasses

To say that Shwood comes from humble beginnings would be an understatement. The company’s first pair of sunglasses was whittled by hand from the limb of a madrone tree. They were fitted with lenses purchased from a corner store, and finished with a set of rusty hinges from an old cabinet. That was 2009. Today, Shwood has replaced the pocket knife with a laser cutter. The lenses, though they’re still ground to spec in-house, hail from German manufacturer Carl Zeiss. And the home office? It’s no longer a literal home. Some things never change, though. Like that first pair of Shwood shades, each pair today is made in Portland with the goal of showcasing the natural beauty of the materials.

The Kinsrow style balances a variety of premium materials with its Italian cellulose acetate front and temple tips, curved metal brow bar, and wood inlays. This contemporary round frame can be dressed up or worn for a casual outing. It looks great on rectangular, oval, heart, and diamond face shapes.