The distinctly Japanese method of combining handcrafted techniques and innovative technology guides the Matsuda philosophy of experimentation. Among the first designers to meld architecture with fashion, Mitsuhiro Masuda’s ready-to-wear and eyewear creations cemented his reputation 50 years ago as an innovator and creator of art-as-fashion. Constructed from the finest metals—titanium, stainless steel, sterling silver, and 18k solid gold—each distinctive frame requires two years and up to 250 steps of craftsmanship until it is ready to be worn.