Masahiro Maruyama frames do not pursue perfect symmetry. They begin with drawing, gesture and the marks usually removed during the creative process. The finished frame deliberately keeps something unresolved: interrupted lines, unexpected overlaps and structures that change expression from different angles.
This approach is why Frank Lo selected the Japanese label. The appeal goes beyond visual impact: each design turns apparent irregularity into a precise, wearable balance.
Unfinished art as a design method
Masahiro Maruyama's central idea is “unfinished art”: finding beauty in the incomplete. The process begins with pencil lines and preserves part of the freedom of hand drawing in the finished frame.
Asymmetry is not an ornamental effect. It questions conventional eyewear construction and makes interruptions, layers and changes of rhythm visible.
Collections that interpret imperfection differently
- Dessin retains the energy of hand-drawn lines.
- Broken reveals different expressions from the left and right.
- Erase evokes the trace left after removing a pencil line.
- Kintsugi translates irregular fractures in repaired ceramics into frame design.
- Twist uses twisted metal to create volume without visual heaviness.
- Sculpt draws from marks, structures and voids found while making sculpture.
- 2sides moves components normally hidden at the back to the front, creating asymmetric yet functional construction.
These are not simply aesthetic variations. Each collection is a distinct design method, recognisable without relying on a prominent logo.
Titanium, acetate and mixed constructions
The Frank Lo selection includes titanium, acetate and mixed-material frames. Material alone does not define comfort: overall weight, bridge, temple length, frame width and volume distribution all matter.
Titanium can support slender profiles and intricate details, while acetate gives greater graphic presence to the front. Compare them in the guide to craft eyewear materials.
How to choose a Masahiro Maruyama frame
- Proportion: the overall width should sit naturally without pressure at the temples.
- Bridge fit: the frame should remain stable without creating pressure points.
- Expression: some asymmetric constructions are immediate, while others are more restrained.
At the Rome store, Frank Lo can compare fit, measurements and colours. Online product pages list lens size, bridge, temple length and frame width whenever available.
Masahiro Maruyama at Frank Lo
The selection includes optical frames and sunglasses across different interpretations of the designer's irregular lines. Availability evolves with new models and colourways.
Explore the Masahiro Maruyama collection
Frequently asked questions
Where are Masahiro Maruyama frames made?
Models in the Frank Lo selection are described as handcrafted in Japan. Refer to each product page for specific materials and construction.
Are asymmetric frames comfortable?
Asymmetry mainly concerns the design language. Comfort depends on measurements, bridge fit, temples and adjustment.
Are optical frames and sunglasses available?
Yes, subject to model and colour availability.
Can prescription lenses be fitted?
Many optical models can be configured with prescription lenses. Compatibility must be assessed for the individual frame and prescription.
Explore the available frames or contact Frank Lo for guidance on size and fit.
