Japanese glasses brand Zoff has unveiled that it will release a new line of glasses in its Star Wars collection at its stores and its online store on July 12.
With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker set for a December 20, 2019 release, Zoff is getting in on the action by adding to its range. It first dropped the Star Wars collection back in 2018 where it developed glasses frames. This summer, it’ll be stylish sunglasses.
The sunglasses are inspired by the sequel trilogy with references to major characters including Anakin Skywalker as well as scenes only seen in the sequels including a young Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda when he was lively.
Each model in the collection cuts 99.9%. The line-up includes a model with photochromic lenses, another with polarised lenses, The Zoff Night & Day that is both glasses and sunglasses, and more.
Zoff Night & Day
2 Designs – ¥9,500 Each (Tax Included) *Includes price for normal lenses
The outer metal chip of the glasses has the iconic Star Wars logo subtly branded onto it which reflects light while the inner part, which is the same metallic colour, has the same logo but larger. The glasses have a red colour, synonymous with the Sith, combined with yellow, a colour representing hope for the future.
Photochromic Lenses
3 Designs – ¥7,500 Each (Tax Included) *An extra ¥3,000 for additional lenses
The colour of these lenses change depending on the amount of UV rays. With the photochromic lenses, the inner part is used as glasses while the outer part is used as sunglasses. There are three designs including Yoda and Anakin. Since the designs are on the inner part of the glasses they can be used in less informal settings too.
Polarised Lenses
3 Designs – ¥7,500 Each (Tax Included) *An extra ¥5,000 for additional lenses
The polarised lenses cut reflected light such as on glares from roads and glass. This makes them ideal for driving, jogging, fishing and other scenarios where one is exposed to bright glares. The three designs feature Darth Maul from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, podracing, and Yoda’s epic battle.
Glasses come with an original Star Wars case and cloth.
If you’re a Star Wars fan, you won’t want to miss out on this exclusive collection.
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STAR WARS COLLECTION SUNGLASSES
Release Date: July 12, 2019 (from 11:00am JST on Zoff’s online store)
Available: Zoff (excluding outlet branches), Zoff online store, Rakuten, ZOZOTOWN, and Amazon (subject to change)
Types: 5 Models in 8 Designs
Price: ¥7,500-¥9,500 (Tax Included) *All come with case and cloth
Product Page: https://www.zoff.co.jp/shop/contents/starwars-sunglasses.aspx
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yonawo 2nd full album ‘Haruka Ima’ Online Live Supported by Zoff
When: August 14, 20:00
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Where to Watch: yonawo’s Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/yonawoCampaign Period
August 14, 2021 (after the stream) until August 15, 2021, 23:59
How to Enter:
- Follow Zoff’s Official Twitter Account (@Zoff_INFO)
- Take a screenshot during the livestream
- Choose which member’s glasses you’d like to wear with the hashtag #yonawozoff
- Post a tweet with the above contents, and you’ll be entered
Campaign Details: https://www.zoff.com/news/210811_yonawo
*If you do not indicate which member’s glasses you’d like, your submission will be invalid.
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