Jacques Marie Mage - Last Frontier VII - Conrad Sun
THE LAST FRONTIER VII - NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFT Acclaimed for its unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry, The Last Frontier returns with its seventh collection, including eyewear, jewelry, and accessories that celebrates the many cultural traditions of the American West — from jewelry-making and weaving to ceremonial dancing and horsemanship. The Last Frontier is a limited edition eyewear collection that achieves new heights of workmanship and artistry. Designed in Los Angeles and handcrafted in Japan, the newest iteration of this elegant and powerful eyewear series is forged at the intersection of Art Deco and the American West. Glasses are carefully created from the highest-quality plant-based acetate and feature tried and true innovations, like their unique arrow-shaped hinge system cast from sterling silver, as well as fresh takes on signature adornments, like the “Driftwood” that incorporates intricate hand-beaded temples made in collaboration with Kewa Pueblo artist Francisco Bailon. DESCRIPTION Distinctively beveled squared-lens spectacles with expressive volumes, featuring our signature arrowhead front pins, bold arrowhead temple embellishments, custom ‘Braided’ wirecores, and polished arrowhead medallions at the temple tips. VISION Rooted in rugged resolve and cut with a sculptor’s hand, these distinctively beveled spectacles embody the spirit of endless skies and flaxen fields. Precise volumes and polished adornments echo the brilliance and resilience of the land and the labor it sustains, a bold expression of craft and character designed to endure. An uncompromising vision of artistry and refinement, the Last Frontier (LF) collection represents the rare convergence of rigorous workmanship and rugged swagger with traditional craftsmanship and modern beauty. Distinctive motifs continue the collection’s homage to the cultural traditions of the American West, including embellishments of precious metals, rare turquoises, and other responsibly sourced gemstones. Handcrafted by artisans of deep generational expertise, these collectibles are produced in recognition and support of the region’s Indigenous arts and traditions. As with previous releases, Last Frontier is a symbol of JMM’s commitment to partnering directly with Native artisans and community-driven nonprofits dedicated to promoting Indigenous arts, culture, and tradition. MEASUREMENTS Size: Wide Total Length: 147mm Total Width: 149mm DBL: 24mm Eye Size A: 51mm Eye Size B: 40mm FRAME SHAPE Round PACKAGING These limited-edition spectacles of the Last Frontier VII are received in a custom monograph box set that includes a Veg-Tan leather eyewear case featuring handwoven textile designs inspired by Chimayo, New Mexico, accompanied by one of three oversized, double-sided commemorative cleaning cloths, a custom stainless steel screwdriver with burgundy enamel details, and a letterpress authenticity card with collection details and handwritten limited-edition number. LIMITED PRODUCTION BATCH OF 150 PIECES HANDCRAFTED IN JAPAN