Journal/Kin

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Obsessively Designed Eyewear

At Kin Vision, every frame begins with obsession. Our debut collection went through four full iterations, each one reworked with new textures, balanced temple weight, refined finishes, and structural upgrades—right down to the hinges. We design for people who notice the smallest details, because we believe those details make the biggest impact.

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What the Floor Remembered: The Story Behind Circle

The Circle frame is our take on the timeless round silhouette inspired by the iconic style of Mr. Chow and elevated with sharp edges and unexpected texture. It’s bold, architectural, and designed to spark conversation. From the shape to the surface, every detail tells a story including a floor pattern we discovered in an old warehouse in Toronto’s Distillery District. This isn’t just eyewear. It’s a piece of design you wear on your face.

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The Founder Story: Where Design Meets Intention

Kin Vision didn’t start with a pitch deck or a perfect plan. It started with conversations — the kind you have when you know you’re onto something real. I’ve spent years on the road, inside shops, talking to people who love eyewear as much as we do. And what I kept hearing, and feeling, was this: people want frames that speak quietly but say something. They want design that means something.

When I met Mehran, I knew right away we shared that same obsession. Not just with how something looks, but how it’s built. How it feels. The small things most people don’t see — that’s where we begin.

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