This year’s Opti show is history in the making as two great German brands from different disciplines get together to push great design forward: Introducing ic! berlin x Mercedes-Benz. More than a simple logo licensing deal that is all too common in eyewear, this capsule represents a true collaboration between ic! berlin and Mercedes-Benz designers: four perfectly shaped sun frames and one exceptional showpiece—all with the DNA of both brands intact.
The star of the show is the MB Shield, a monolens shape taking inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz Style ethos of intelligent and progressive design. With its distinctive metal frame protruding through the lens, the MB Shield creates a sensual purity through a reduced set of materials. The bold design is both functional yet fashionable.
Branded under Mercedes-Benz Classic are three sun shapes: MB01, MB02, and MB03. The male oriented MB01 and MB03 feature lines in the bridge recognizable from the automobiles, while the female MB02 offers the pilot shape in a softer, rounder form. All three models include a newly developed temple using a combination of metal and rubber and are stamped with the Mercedes-Benz star. These three frames are priced from € 379 and up.
For the true auto enthusiast is the AMG-branded AMG01 featuring a sportier lens form and signature red or white color accents. In addition to the strip of color, the unique bridge design of this model also sports textured lines made to resemble the bold front grill design language of these high-performance cars. All four of the Mercedes-Benz collection frames come with driving-optimized lenses from Zeiss in a choice of Nightfall (black) or Roadster (brown) tints. The AMG01 prices start from € 449.
