The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

biteglasses A n independent brand that sees things differently, Barton Per- reira invests in craftsmanship to produce the finest eyewear in the world. Every frame is meticulously crafted by hand in Japan, with a single pair taking weeks to refine. Japan’s leading artisans ensure every facet of Barton Perreira’s eyewear is brought to life with precision and virtuosity. “The engineering has to be flawless. Our frames have to be built entirely by hand. One touch and you instantly get it,” said co-founder Bill Barton. The artisans use the finest grade Jap- anese acetate and titanium, so every pair of Barton Perreira eyewear fits like a tailored suit. To accomplish this, the frames are wired with an adjustable foundation to align them perfectly with your face while maintaining its shape. Unlike most designers who focus on the object first, co-founder and self-taught designer Patty Perreira creates for the face, bringing an unprecedented level of customisation to every angle. Bill Barton and Patty Perreira, former Los Angeles eyewear brand Oliver Peo- ples veterans, with decades of combined industry experience, decided to create their namesake brand in 2007. “Patty and I have worked together 18 years - I think we have an amazing synergy to create products,” Bill told 4See maga- zine in their 2018 interview. “Patty as a designer is so prolific, and her ability to design different genres seamlessly is unlike any other designer I’ve ever met.” Bill began his career as an optician, “From the beginning, the dream of Barton Perreira was to make products without compromise. And we have” - Bill Barton. Perreira Barton Images courtesy of The Goods Agency Jada Brookes explores Barton Perreira’s dynamic SS21 eyewear collection featuring inspiring and enriched frame colourways. A Depth of Vision