The making of Yclusive frames

A Yclusive frame begins with character. A line, a proportion, a shape that does not try to look like everything else. Ben Akkerman's own label brings that distinctive design vision together with the attention a well-made frame deserves. This short film takes us behind the scenes of the making process.

We see frame fronts at different stages of production: individual pieces are handled and sorted, then a component is secured in a machine for further work. The footage reveals how much lies between an initial shape and a pair of glasses ready to wear. Precision gives the design its final form; attention to detail gives it character.

Shape is only the beginning. Finishing, the relationship between components and the way a frame feels on the face matter just as much. Distinctive eyewear should not only look considered, but feel right in everyday life. It is in this balance between design and wearability that craftsmanship becomes tangible.

Rigorous quality testing is part of making Yclusive frames. A design is only complete when its quality is equally convincing. That means looking beyond a first impression: a considered surface finish, precisely fitting components and a dependable construction are essential to a good frame. The film offers a brief view of production, rather than a complete record of every quality check.

At Eyeclusive, we then consider what a frame can mean for you. How does its shape suit your face, your way of seeing and your personality? Personal attention and eyewear knowledge bring the maker's story together with the wearer's own.

Yclusive frames can only be bought at Eyeclusive Luxury eyewear shop and optician in Rotterdam