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Shwood Eyewear Sea Collection

Shwood Shop — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:00:06 +0000

The jagged coastlines of the Pacific Northwest are a juxtaposition of strength and grace. Peppered with tide pools, plant life, and rock formations, the environment is teeming with life, both above and below the surface.

A close look into the nooks and crannies of the landscape reveals a hidden world of colors and textures. To harness the spirit of these coastal environments we’ve gathered and transformed an assortment of seashells into eyewear that exhibits a collage of the ocean floor.

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2015 Shwood for Louisville Slugger

Steve Ebert — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:33:07 +0000

For the second time, we’ve teamed up with the legendary Louisville Slugger. It’s a brand-new collection, inspired by classic Slugger designs and crafted from real Slugger bat woods. This collection is a tribute, not only to America’s favorite pastime, but to American craftsmanship and ingenuity.

Select model is limited to 250 pieces. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the game.

See more from the collection.

The Shwood for Louisville Slugger Canby Select.

The Shwood for Louisville Slugger Canby Select features a “Hornsby” inspired stain & paint-dipped temples.

The Shwood for Louisville Slugger Canby Original.

The Shwood for Louisville Slugger Canby Original features a treatment inspired by pine-tarred bats.

The Shwood for Louisville Slugger Canby Acetate.

The Shwood for Louisville Slugger Canby Acetate features would inlays inspired by pine-tarred bats.

Titanium Collection

Steve Ebert — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 17:37:03 +0000

Introducing the latest chapter in our quest to experiment with nature, the Titanium Collection.

Featuring frames cut from a single sheet of high-quality titanium and paired with domestic hardwood temples, the brand-new Titanium Collection is a sophisticated combination of premium materials. Lightweight and completely hypoallergenic, titanium offers unmatched comfort and durability. And with our handcrafted manufacturing process and meticulous attention to detail, each pair stands apart as a truly one-of-a-kind piece of eyewear.

Check out the video we put together for the release above, and some behind the scenes shots of the making of the edit down below!

To see the entire collection follow the jump here, or scroll down to peruse some photos we put together to accompany the release!

Shwood Acetate Collection

Josh Fulfs — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:57:27 +0000

We recently launched our new collection of premium acetate and wood sunglasses over at shwoodshop.com. To accompany the release, we created a video that embodies the spirit of adventure that these glasses were intended for.

THE WILD IS CALLING

Joe — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:45:56 +0000

The Wild Is Calling is a video project based around encouraging people to get outside and explore. Created by Shwood film contributor, Joe Stevens, the video features a motorcycle racing through backroads in the Columbia River Gorge. If you look closely you can see the rider sporting a pair of Shwood Canbys in cherry! Even with summer coming to an end, there are lots of ways to get outside and find adventure.

Director: Joe Stevens

Photography: Erik Ursin & Long Tran

Motorcycle Rider / Builder / Graphic Design: Tobias Lee

BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS:

The New Shwood Eugene

Josh Fulfs — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 23:05:46 +0000

For the release of our new “Eugene” style sunglasses, we took to the streets (or road, rather) in a 1967 Shelby Cobra GT350 – a pair of the Eugenes in hand – and saw where it took us. The rural, backcountry roads were quiet and ripe for some meditative speed; For that, the Cobra was the perfect vehicle and the Eugenes the perfect counterpart.

The Eugene’s sleek silhouette combines a metal rim and bridge with dark, subtle hardwoods for a timeless and refined look. The simple aesthetic compliments a wide variety of face shapes, a perfect choice for anyone desiring sharp, classic style.

See more of the Eugene over at www.shwoodshop.com

The Shwood Stone Collection

Josh Fulfs — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:15:52 +0000

Following our tagline (and not-so-coincidentally the name of this blog), we’re proud to announce our latest experiment with nature: the Shwood Stone Collection. Fusing genuine slate with birch wood and hand poured pewter, we feel this is our most innovative product yet. Check out the video here and hop over to shwoodshop.com to see the full collection.

Holiday Customs

Josh Fulfs — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:38:36 +0000

We kinda have a thing for motorcycles here at Shwood. This latest installment of our Makers series features Holiday Customs, a one-man custom motorcycle shop located in North Portland run by Jared Johnson. He walks us through the origins of his interest in motorcycles, what makes his bikes stand out, and shows off his bike that was featured in the Portland custom motorcycle One Show.

Shwood Select S/S 2013 Lookbook

Josh Fulfs — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:53:45 +0000

Our new video lookbook provides a peak at the upgrades and changes that we’ve made to our Select line. The new Shwood Select Collection ups the ante by adding an Aircraft-grade Birch core to the overall construction of the glasses. This premium material adds to both durability and flexibility, and reduces overall material used, resulting in the slimmest pair of wood sunglasses on the market. Every pair of Shwood Select glasses comes paired with a semi-hard travel case, hand sewn from premium grade leather. You can view the whole line over at www.shwoodshop.com.

BEAM & ANCHOR

Jillian Barkley — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:13:42 +0000

Continuing the MAKERS series, Shwood pays homage to some of Portland’s most innovative crafters, artists, builders, writers, and designers that inspire the experimental creators in us all. Part 2 features Beam & Anchor; a collective workspace and showroom in North Portland where an assortment of local craftsmen both make and sell their work.

See more of Matt Pierce’s handmade goods at woodandfaulk.com