Ice Blue Wood Veneer Sunglasses
Ice Blue Wood Veneer Sunglasses
Handcrafted over 65 individual steps from sustainably sourced hardwood veneer layered with aluminium, the Biarritz frames are built to outlast every pair of plastic sunglasses you have ever owned — and Bear Essentials backs that with a lifetime warranty.
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The Biarritz in Ice Blue is Bear Essentials' take on South of France ease: a wood veneer frame with the kind of considered construction that mass-produced acetate simply cannot replicate.
Each frame is built from sustainably sourced high-grade hardwood veneer combined with thin layers of aluminium — a pairing that keeps the frame lightweight without sacrificing durability. The 65-step hand-crafting process means no two frames are identical; the grain pattern you receive is yours alone.
The lenses are polarised with UV 400 protection, which cuts glare on bright days rather than just darkening the view. That distinction matters: polarisation filters reflected light horizontally, so surfaces like water, snow, and wet roads stop washing out your vision.
The Biarritz suits heart, oval, rectangle, and diamond face shapes.
- Frame material: sustainably sourced hardwood veneer with aluminium layering
- Lenses: polarised, UV 400 protection
- Handcrafted in 65+ steps — no two frames identical
- Lifetime warranty included
- Comes with a cork protective casing that folds flat into a bag or back pocket
- One tree planted per purchase in areas of deforestation, using native species only
The cork case is worth a mention on its own: it is compact enough to disappear into a jacket pocket but structured enough to actually protect the frames. A practical detail that reflects how the whole product is put together.
The Biarritz also works as a gift — the combination of the cork case, the lifetime warranty, and the one-tree pledge gives it a story worth telling.
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.