Classic Appeal: Bear Pond Japan's Katsuyuki Tanaka

Call it a coincidence that shortly after featuring Selima Optique friend & stockist Tetsuya from Globe Specs, that Selima's favorite go-to espresso bar in Japan, Bear Pond, was also chronicled for K-Swiss by Jake Davis.

Meet Katsuyuki Tanaka of Bear Pond, who in his Selima Optique Mike frames shares his passion for respecting tradition with a completely individual yet die-hard stance on classic techniques that make his espresso bar such an attractive, refreshing option. It is by the way, one of Selima's favorite haunts while in Japan!  

Bear Pond: 1-17-1 Shibuya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002

Maricruz & More on Trend Optic

Our friends at TrendOptic ran another lovely feature on Selima Optique this week with Henrika and friend in our Maricruz & Hubert frames, which by the way look great! They were also kind enough to declare that we are "the best-kept secret of the hip, the smart and, of course, the savvy."

View the entire article on Trend Optic

Stormking Art Center in New York's Hudson Valley

Lucky Lulu, Selima's assistant, got to spend her birthday weekend visiting New York's breathtaking Hudson Valley and came back with these sweet pics featuring Stormking Art Center's outdoor installations. Her trip mate Cameron is wearing our Mike frames and Lulu is wearing a pair of sleek RVS frames from our Soho outpost.

Travel Diaries: Selima Heads Far East..Bear Pond, Tokyo, Japan

On a recent trip to Japan, Selima and her friend Kiyuki stopped by Bear Pond: a charming and sunny Espresso bar in the Kitazawa district of Tokyo. Bear Pond is owned and operated by Chisa, a dear friend of Selima's, and an important member of the Selima Optique team. The three spent their day sipping espresso and sharing stories, a great way to relax the day away!

The space is cute and casual, clean and white with rustic detailing and serves up an amazing assortment of specialty espresso beverages and should not be missed on your next trip to Tokyo. 

Kiyuki, Selima, Chisa and her pup Kuharu.

Chisa, New York misses you, but it looks like you are doing amazing in Japan;) 

Specs Appeal: We Adore Marvelous Kiddo

 

We love Leigh of Marvelous Kiddo!  And we love these adorable pictures she took of her little ones in some of our CrewCuts frames.  Check out her post on frames on her blog here.

Also, shop the Crewcuts collection at J.Crew here.

(frames pictured: Scout in multiple colors, Delancey in black, Maxou (aviator)

(all photos from Marvelouskiddo.blogspot.com)

Specs Appeal: Cute In Crewcuts by Selima Optique

Some of our most adorable customers wearing Selima Optique for Crewcuts, by J.Crew.

From top, left to right: Stella looking like a darling princess in the Delancey in black and clear, Michael looking oh so cool in the Delancey, and one of the sweetest babies wearing a pair Selima Optique aviators.

Vito + Selima...

Selima with Vito, a talented and famed eyewear designer from 70's and 80's.