take | ombraz classic.

rethinking sunglasses — armless.

this is a story about design and following a “less but better” approach — to arrive at the most practical sunglasses i have seen so far.  i have been wearing these Ombraz Classic sunglasses a ton over the last two years and, since I got them, they have quickly become my go-to pair for anything outdoor related.

how many times have you seen bent the sidearms or worried about loosing your sunglasses when tilting your head too much? this is where the minimalist approach of Ombraz sunglasses comes in. they use a nylon cord (that you place above your ears and under your hair) instead of sidearms. they don’t slip down your nose. they are super comfortable even over longer periods of time or under a helmet. and, when you don’t need them, you can just put them in your pocket without fear of breaking them or — maybe best of all — drop them around your neck until you want to put them back on again.

while you can recreate the “not slipping off your face” part with an additional strap, there is something satisfying in the rugged simplicity of these sunglasses. between my brother and me, we use them a lot for sailing, skiing or hiking and to be able to jump in the water with your sunglasses on or put them in any pocket that is free without having to carry a sturdy case is a welcome change.

it is always fun when someone dares to do things differently. a phone without a keyboard. sunglasses with no sidearms. sometimes doing less just works.