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Country: Japan
Founded: 1958 1950s
Category: Eyewear
Related brands: Eyewear brands founded in the 1950s Eyewear brands from Japan

Overview

Tagline

Pioneering the future through innovation and tradition.

KANEKO OPTICAL is a Japanese eyewear brand whose origins lie in an eyewear wholesale business founded by 金子鍾圭 in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, in 1958. The company now handles planning, design, manufacturing, and sales in-house, offering glasses and sunglasses that combine Sabae’s craftsmanship with innovation. Guided by the principle “With the spirit of craftsmanship at heart, bringing innovation to the world,” it offers series such as KANEKO CELLULOID (KC) and KANEKO OPTICAL VINTAGE (KV). Since 1998, it has participated in international trade fairs including MIDO in Milan and SILMO in Paris, expanding its sales channels overseas.

Concept

With the spirit of craftsmanship at heart, bringing innovation to the world.

Related brands

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

Related brands: 2 brands
Founded: -

Year Brand Category Description

KANEKO CELLULOID

Sub-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.

KANEKO VINTAGE

Sub-brand

Eyewear

A metal-focused series embodying classic style and modernity

KANEKO VINTAGE is one of the official series representing the KANEKO OPTICAL brand and is

KANEKO VINTAGE is one of the official series representing the KANEKO OPTICAL brand and is offered as KV SERIES. Based on classic details such as Boston and Wellington styles, it uses titanium, beta titanium, and combination constructions that pair plastic with metal. Unlike KANEKO CELLULOID, which centers on celluloid, it is a line of eyewear combining contemporary design with vintage style.

- Sub-brand

KANEKO CELLULOID

Eyewear

A core series responsible for celluloid techniques

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