BOHTEN
ABANA OFF WHITE
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Abana is Hebrew for "made of stone" — and that tells you everything about what Bohten was going for here. This thick rectangular frame is a quiet nod to 1950s eyewear, the kind of frame that doesn't borrow personality from your outfit. It brings its own.
Off-white acetate, solid build, vintage proportions that feel current rather than costumey. The Bohten approach is to start with the material and let the design follow — no unnecessary details, no logo screaming for attention. Just a frame that happens to look like it belongs on someone interesting.
If you've been tolerating bad frames because good ones feel like a commitment, consider this your sign to commit.
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