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RAEN Introduces the Latest Collection Featuring Bio Acetate from Mazzucchelli

Jun 7, 2023 RAEN, a leading premium eyewear brand, has launched its latest collection, which features frames made with M49 acetate from Mazzucchelli and ZEISS Sustainable Polymaide Lenses. The

Jun 7, 2023

RAEN, a leading premium eyewear brand, has launched its latest collection, which features frames made with M49 acetate from Mazzucchelli and ZEISS Sustainable Polymaide Lenses.

The Mazzucchelli M49 Bio Acetate is both bio-based and biodegradable. Instead of traditional petroleum-based plasticizers, this bio-based acetate uses natural materials and renewable sources to create a high-quality product that performs as well as any other acetates.

“We are proud to partner with Mazzucchelli, a leader in sustainable materials, for our latest collection. By incorporating M49 Bio Acetate into our designs, we are taking a significant step towards an eco-friendlier future,” says RAEN Co-founder and Design Director Jordan Percy. “This partnership allows us to combine our passion for timeless designs with Mazzucchelli’s innovative bio-based material, creating a premium feel and look that RAEN has become known for.”

At the forefront of this collection are sunglasses Remmy and Huxton, both available in Cascade – nature’s ethereal transition from smokey depths to atmospheric transparent beauty. Wiley in Fennel represents freshness and vitality. Rece in Clove boasts a warm and earthy tone. Rune in Cava with its pale and subtle champagne-like hue adds an air of elegance. Nikol in Breeze is light and airy and emanates a refreshing and calm vibe. Phonos in Lagoon is a captivating shade of blue-green and conjures images of pristine waters. Mystiq in Golden Hour radiates warmth, evoking a sense of nostalgia and bliss.

The Bio Acetate Collection expands to their optical frames. The Cleese and Saint Malo II in Ash – this captivating grey hue carries a certain understated beauty that exudes a subtle and serene aura. Beal and Soph in Tropic – both exude a warm and soothing quality, reminiscent of sun-kissed sands. Nolan in Lagoon offers the same captivating color from our sun frame, Phonos. Del in Saffron – this beautiful transition captures the essence of a gradual shift from the intense and energetic saffron shade to a subtle and calming lightness. Nevill in Marrakesh is a warm and earthy shade that reflects the richness and depts of Marrakesh.

“RAEN is a brand that we’ve admired for quite some time. Their values and their approach to design align closely with ours—we both put quality and craftsmanship at the forefront of everything we do,” said Elena Orsi Mazzucchelli, Product Development Manager “It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with them on this collection, which showcases products capable of combining beauty, refinement and sustainability.”

RAEN has partnered with lens manufacturer Zeiss and incorporating the new Zeiss Sustainable Polymaide lenses into the collection, which are made partially of bio-based materials and produce 50% less CO2 emissions in production.

Earlier this year, RAEN successfully released The Recycled Black Collection which utilized a groundbreaking acetate made from 100% recycled materials. This marks another significate step in RAEN’s mission to create premium frames with a lighter environmental footprint.

The Bio Acetate Collection retails for 149.95 USD and is conveniently available on raen.com and can also be found at select specialty retail locations globally, including optical outlets. To locate the nearest retail store offering the collection, we encourage you to use our retail store locator on our website.

Responsibly made. Remarkably classic.

Visit raen.com to learn more about the company’s growing line of premium eyewear including the 2023 Optical Collection. Follow RAEN on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.

About RAEN:

RAEN Optics, LLC is a premium eyewear brand founded in 2009 by three friends who shared a passion for surfing, design, and the free-spirted coastal lifestyle of California. RAEN products are designed in California by a team of experts who are dedicated to creating high-quality eyewear using the finest materials.

At RAEN, we believe that everyone should have access to premium quality eyewear without having to pay premium prices. That’s why we focus on creating carefully crafted, on-trend, fashion-driven eyewear that is attainable and accessible to all. We take pride in our attention to detail and are committed to bringing you the highest quality products at the best value for your money.

Our brand is built on the principles of modern design and classic handcrafted quality, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of design within the eyewear industry. We are passionate collective of makers, dreamers, and explorers who are committed to creating truly timeless products that reflect our West Coast roots.

Join our inclusive community of adventure-seeking fun lovers, surfers, road trippers, artists, photographers, musicians, creators, and craftspeople and experience the freedom and inspiration that comes with the RAEN lifestyle. Whether you’re hitting the beach, going on a road trip, or just out and about, we have the perfect eyewear for you.

About Mazzucchelli:

Mazzucchelli 1849, a 175-year-old Italian family-owned company, is a worldwide leader in the manufacture and distribution of Cellulose Acetate products for the eyewear industry. Thanks to its technologies, nowadays it processes a wide range of polymeric materials. Mazzucchelli products are aimed at markets ranging from spectacles, sunglasses and fashion accessories, to interior decoration and design objects, where the quality and aesthetical values are greatly appreciated. The products with technical qualities are valued by safety, sports and automotive industries. Mazzucchelli has strong values based on product innovation, direct contact with the customer and strength of the brand. Constant innovation has led to improvements in the manufacturing process, promoting the handcrafted work of highly skilled workers and turning Mazzucchelli 1849 into a prestigious representative of Made in Italy and a key leader for the whole optical market.

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