Titanium frame in a supra style matte front, with contrast sides.

Kio Yamato is not a person's name.  It is the philosophy of an eyewear line that isn't stuck in the 'now'.  Kio Yamato looks to the future to develop the fashion needs now using titanium technology other eyewear companies are just learning about.  Our name was chosen specifically to represent this philosophy.

KIO translates as pure and clean.  Pure and clean undoubtedly is the essence of this collection.  The clean, refined lines of the design accent the concept of lightweight titanium and clean, polished cellulose acetate.

YAMATO is the name of an ancient Japanese province, better known as 'The Court of Yamato', which literally signifies 'The Great Peace'. The union of these two names illustrates the spirit of this new collection, where the subtle mixture of the splendour of an era and purity are intrinsically linked.

• col.46 front
• col.46 side