Classic Black Wood Veneer Sunglasses
Classic Black Wood Veneer Sunglasses
Hand-crafted across more than 65 individual steps from sustainably sourced hardwood veneer layered with aluminium, the Biarritz frames come with polarised UV400 lenses and a lifetime warranty — the kind of commitment that only makes sense when you genuinely believe in what you have made.
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The Biarritz is Bear Essentials' take on the effortless confidence of the South of France coastline. The frame is classic black — the shape broad enough to work across heart, oval, rectangle, and diamond face profiles, the construction detailed enough to reward a closer look.
What separates a Bear Essentials frame from most sunglasses at this price point is the making of it. Each frame passes through more than 65 hand-crafting steps, combining sustainably sourced high-grade hardwood veneer with thin layers of aluminium. The result is a frame that is both lightweight and genuinely durable — and because the veneer is natural, no two frames come out identical.
- Frame material: sustainably sourced hardwood veneer with aluminium layers
- Lens type: polarised with UV400 protection
- Suitable face shapes: heart, oval, rectangle, diamond
- Warranty: lifetime
- Packaging: protective cork casing, folds flat for bag or back pocket
- Tree planted for every purchase
The polarised lenses with UV400 protection cut glare on bright days without distorting colour — useful whether you are on a beach or at altitude. Lens personalisation is available across the Bear Essentials range if you want to make the frame your own.
The cork casing is worth a mention. It folds flat into a jacket pocket or the side of a bag, which means you will actually use it rather than leave it at home — a small detail that makes the frames more practical to own day to day.
Bear Essentials started in a family home workshop and has kept handcrafting at the centre of production rather than scaling it out. The tree-planting commitment — one native tree planted per purchase, in areas of active deforestation — is built into the business model rather than bolted on as a marketing line.
About Our Brand Bear Essentials
Travel accessories are often mass-produced from synthetic materials, leaving environmentally conscious explorers with limited options that align with their values. Bear Essentials addresses this by creating durable, considered products for those who wish their equipment to be as thoughtful as their journeys.
Every Bear Essentials item is handcrafted using natural materials, including wood from sustainable forestry and recycled pellets, ensuring each piece is unique. The brand prioritises natural alternatives over plastic, a practical manufacturing decision that speaks to their commitment to responsible production.
Originating from a family home workshop, Bear Essentials maintains handcrafting as central to its production, refusing to compromise craft for scale. For every purchase, a tree is planted, directly replenishing the natural resources used and closing the loop between consumption and environmental return.