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KANEKO CELLULOID

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Country: Japan
Category: Eyewear
Related brands: Eyewear brands from Japan

Overview

Tagline

The character of black.

KANEKO CELLULOID is a celluloid eyewear line by KANEKO OPTICAL, based in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture. KANEKO OPTICAL was founded in 1958 by Shokei Kaneko as an eyewear wholesaler and now handles everything from planning and design to manufacturing and sales. The KC series uses celluloid, with a focus on bringing out its rich color and luster through extended aging and hand polishing. The lineup also includes models incorporating traditional Sabae techniques, such as the coreless construction method and five-barrel hinges.

Concept

Carving out the future through innovation and tradition.

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

Related brands: 1 brands
Founded: 1958

Year Brand Category Description

1958

KANEKO OPTICAL

Parent brand

Eyewear

A core series responsible for celluloid techniques

KANEKO CELLULOID is one of the official series representing the KANEKO OPTICAL brand and i

KANEKO CELLULOID is one of the official series representing the KANEKO OPTICAL brand and is offered under the name KC SERIES. It focuses on celluloid and incorporates traditional Sabae techniques, including long-term drying, hand polishing, coreless construction, and five-barrel hinges. In contrast to KANEKO VINTAGE, which centers on metal and combination frames, it serves as a material-focused line that foregrounds the texture of celluloid and the craftsmanship involved.

1958 Parent brand

KANEKO OPTICAL

Eyewear

A core series responsible for celluloid techniques

KANEKO CELLULOID is one of the official series representing the KANEKO OPTICAL brand and i