In preparation for our recent collaboration with the iconic baseball bat brand, Louisville Slugger, we took a trip to where it all started, the Slugger factory in Louisville, KY. We were given access to not only their factory floor and Louisville Slugger Field, but also their private museum that houses bats used by greats like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. To be surrounded by such an incredibly rich history was truly awe-inspiring. And so we wanted to share with you the remarkable, behind-the-scenes images that we were able to capture of one of Baseball’s truly hallowed grounds. 

Back in Oregon, we set about creating the sunglasses that would become the Shwood for Louisville Slugger Collection. Borrowing two techniques from Slugger’s manufacturing process, we chose both their iconic paint-dipped and flame-tempered bats as inspiration for the limited run of sunglasses crafted from genuine Louisville Slugger ash wood.

We feel the result is a collection of sunglasses that are both classic and innovative, paying homage, not only to America’s favorite pastime, but to both companies’ commitment to great American manufacturing. To see the entire collection and learn more, head over to Shwoodshop.com.