FAOSA Fabrica de Armazones Opticos South America FAOSA (often misspelled FAOSIA) Was founded in 1925 by Jose' Cuttler, who hired a Swiss technician and started manufacturing dramatic, artistic eyeglasses in Mexico City.
By the early 50s the factory employed 115 people and turned out 15,000 frames a month - by hand. They also opened optical boutiques in Miami and Mexico City.
The Zafiro was the most iconic of the FAOSA lineup and were seen on celebrities such as Fidel Castro and Juan G Esquivel, and Mexican president Aldolfo Ruiz Cortines.
Zafiro's popularity soared when Buddy Holly began wearing them. According to Holly's optician (J. Davis Armistead, O.D.) "They became a distinct part of him".
1950年代にバディホリーらが愛用したスタイルのサングラスです。
50'sメキシカンメディケアフレームの高品質なリプロダクションで、素材は6ミリ厚イタリアンアセテート。7バレルヒンジ。絶妙にカーブしたフレームで形の奇抜さに反したかけやすさです。
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FAOSA
Fabrica de Armazones Opticos South America
FAOSA (often misspelled FAOSIA) Was founded in 1925
by Jose' Cuttler, who hired a Swiss technician and
started manufacturing dramatic, artistic eyeglasses in
Mexico City.
By the early 50s the factory employed 115 people and
turned out 15,000 frames a month - by hand. They also
opened optical boutiques in Miami and Mexico City.
The Zafiro was the most iconic of the FAOSA lineup and
were seen on celebrities such as Fidel Castro and Juan
G Esquivel, and Mexican president Aldolfo Ruiz Cortines.
Zafiro's popularity soared when Buddy Holly began
wearing them. According to Holly's optician (J. Davis
Armistead, O.D.) "They became a distinct part of him".