BEHIND THE FRAME / 01

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FLEYE Copenhagen

BEHIND THE FRAME / 01

FLEYE Copenhagen

A closer look at the Scandinavian eyewear brand
creating lightness, comfort and character through
material, colour and detail.

01 / ORIGINS

A clear point of view.

FLEYE Copenhagen was founded in 2002 by three experienced professionals from the optical industry, including a trained optician. That strong optical background has been part of the brand’s DNA from the beginning, with a mission to create innovative eyewear defined by exceptional lightness and uncompromised comfort.

The name FLEYE is rooted in the phrase “Fine Looking Eye” - a concise expression of the brand’s belief that eyewear should be both considered and personal. Its design language celebrates the Scandinavian tradition, combining a minimalist and elegant aesthetic with innovative material combinations and vibrant colour stories.

02 / DESIGN LANGUAGE

Simple at first glance. More expressive up close.

For FLEYE Copenhagen, Scandinavian design is about finding a balance between simplicity and personality. Clean, refined shapes are brought to life with playful colours, unexpected material combinations and subtle details.

Intricate detailing appears in engraved patterns on the titanium surface of the Block Beta-Titanium collection, both inside and outside the frames. Sandblasted and polished titanium finishes create a dynamic interplay with light when the frames are worn.

In the Carbon Wood collection, carbon wood fronts meet titanium temples. Some models feature engraved detailing, while two-toned fronts, tone-in-tone combinations and coloured wood bring the natural grain of the surface into focus.

FLEYE Copenhagen

“Like the lining of a beautifully tailored coat,
these elements unfold as you look closer,
revealing new perspectives with every angle.”

FLEYE Copenhagen

03 / THE ATELIER

Designed in a quieter place.

FLEYE Copenhagen is based in a historic estate surrounded by nature outside Copenhagen. The calm landscape just beyond the windows is a constant source of inspiration, creating a quiet presence that echoes in the refined simplicity of the brand’s shapes, details and colour stories.

The brand remains deeply rooted in and inspired by Denmark. Its culture, nature and design traditions shape not only the design approach, but also the way the company is run - founded on principles such as respect, trust and innovation.

FLEYE Copenhagen
FLEYE Copenhagen
FLEYE Copenhagen
FLEYE Copenhagen

04 / MATERIALS

Lightness is a material choice.

A commitment to lightweight, allergy-friendly materials sits at the core of FLEYE Copenhagen’s design DNA. The brand continuously works to source materials of the highest quality, with a strong focus on lightness and comfort.

Carbon and wood combine technical performance with a natural, tactile expression, while beta-titanium offers exceptional strength and flexibility at very low weight. In the Block Beta-Titanium collection, each frame is precisely cut from a 1.6 mm block of beta-titanium. The 0.8 mm thin beta-titanium temples provide flexibility for adjustment and a comfortable, precise fit.

This same approach is evident in the Carbon Wood collections, where woven carbon is combined with natural wood to create a balance between lightness, strength and an organic aesthetic. The ultrathin Light Carbon Wood collection takes that exploration further with a 2.2 mm frame designed to maintain carbon’s inherent strength and stability while offering exceptional lightness.

FLEYE Copenhagen
FLEYE Copenhagen
FLEYE Copenhagen

05 / CARBON

A broader language of carbon.

FLEYE Copenhagen has been working with carbon for many years and has become recognised for its innovative approach to carbon eyewear design. From ultralight and refined designs to bold, expressive shapes, the collections explore the capabilities of carbon while maintaining its exceptional lightness and stability. All carbon frames are finished with beta-titanium temples to ensure flexibility and comfort.

Light Carbon Wood
An ultralight, refined expression with a 2.2 mm construction, a muted colour palette and a layer of natural wood on each side of the carbon front for a calm, understated look.

Carbon Wood
Twenty-nine layers of woven carbon are combined with a 0.3 mm layer of natural wood. Coloured wood and carefully considered combinations create a subtle interplay with the natural grain, including two-toned fronts and tone-in-tone carbon fronts with titanium temples.

06 / IDENTITY

Every frame carries its roots.

FLEYE Copenhagen is rooted in the Danish and Scandinavian tradition. The brand’s mission is to honour not only the proud Danish design tradition, but also the culture, history and nature that surround it.

The names of the frames are another way of connecting the eyewear to those Scandinavian roots, drawing from Norse mythology and Denmark’s nature and architecture.

07 / LOOKING FORWARD

Individuality, without compromise.

FLEYE Copenhagen wants to give people the freedom to express their individuality without compromising on comfort. Going forward, the brand will continue to explore materials, colour and craftsmanship while staying true to its Scandinavian design heritage.

Discover the thinking, materials and people behind FLEYE Copenhagen, in the Studio at 100% Optical. Stand C25.

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