London-based eyewear brand known for its handmade, avant-garde sunglasses inspired by underground rave and youth subcultures.
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UK
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premium
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Maustein is a London-based eyewear brand founded by a Brazilian-born multidisciplinary designer. Deeply inspired by youth culture, online subcultures, and the underground rave scene, the brand has carved out a niche with its compelling and often surprising designs. The founder, with over a decade of experience in accessories, is also the creative force behind eyewear for notable fashion houses like Coperni, Charles Jeffrey, and GmbH. Maustein’s signature styles, such as the thorn-molded 'Spike' sunglasses, have gained a cult following, particularly within London's queer rave scene, and have been worn by figures like Jourdan Dunn.
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A comprehensive brand profile covering the founder's history, the label's vision of blending hand-craftsmanship with sustainability, and its reinterpretation of iconic garments like denim.

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An interview with the designer about her artistic origins, her philosophy of creating special, long-lasting pieces, and her unique, labor-intensive approach to working with denim.
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