Japanese titanium eyewear

The Next Move is KIO YAMATO’s campaign about devotion, competition and learning from failure. Through chess imagery, it explores how the decisions we make after a setback can shape our character. It brings that human experience into conversation with our approach to Japanese eyewear craftsmanship: observe closely, refine carefully and keep learning. (KIO YAMATO The Next Move: Devotion, Failure and Character)

羽 Hane - Feather: The Pursuit of True Lightness There is a common assumption in eyewear that strength requires mass. For Fall Winter 2026, KIO YAMATO challenges that assumption with 羽 Hane, the Japanese word for feather. Hane was not chosen simply as a seasonal theme or visual reference. It represents the central engineering philosophy behind the collection: how light can a frame become without compromising its integrity?