[Breaking News] "TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD 2026" Results Announced! Which was the memorable first Grand Prix winner chosen by everyone?
At the "TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD 2026," design88 and Haku were awarded Grand Prix in their respective categories. This award, chosen by professional and public votes, recognized innovative eyewear designs and Japanese craftsmanship.
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At the eyewear exhibition "WORLD OPTICAL FAIR" held in Tokyo from April 21st to 22nd, 2026, the Grand Prix of the newly established 'TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD 2026' has finally been decided.
This award is a new style of "award chosen by everyone," combining on-site votes from exhibition visitors (professional perspective) and SNS votes from general users (user perspective).
After fierce competition in all five categories, the memorable first Grand Prix winner is——.
We hereby announce the winning models.
## About TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD Categories
To capture the multifaceted appeal of eyewear, this award has established the following five categories:
- Eyewear Design Category: This category evaluates products with overall high completeness in design, aesthetic form, trendiness, comfort, functionality, and more.
- MADE IN JAPAN Category: This category evaluates products manufactured in Japan, boasting outstanding craftsmanship and high quality unique to Japanese brands.
- Luxury Category: This category evaluates high-end models suitable for the luxury market, featuring premium materials, rarity, and exclusivity.
- Kids Category: This category evaluates comprehensively excellent kids' products, considering design, safety, comfort, as well as color and size variations tailored to children's growth.
- Accessory Category: This category evaluates peripheral items that make eyewear more attractive and convenient, such as improvements in design, functionality, and user experience.
TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD 2026 | Results Announcement
## Eyewear Design Category
### ▼Grand Prix▼
[Brand Name] design88
[Model Name] Model No.: 14 "Follow me if you can!" Color Name: Old Green and Red
[Company Name] Sugimoto Design Studio
### [Product Introduction]
Even paint peeling is endearing.
Glasses that "grow" like denim.
- Turning scratches into "scenery"
We intentionally adopted "paint peeling," which would normally be a fatal flaw, as a design element.
A special paint that gradually peels off due to daily friction reveals the base material as it is used.
This is not deterioration, but an evolution into "vintage" engraved with your history.
- "Heavy" yet "Weightless"
The temples, modeled after "devil's arms," are hand-fired one by one from β-titanium.
Despite their rugged texture, they achieve surprisingly light comfort when combined with ultra-light resin.
We've incorporated a "pleasant betrayal" of appearance and function.
- Hand Made by ORE
The designer handles consistent production from planning to processing.
However, the final finish is entrusted to "you," the user.
It's a partner that ages with you and completes itself.
### [Award Comment: Designer Hayami Sugimoto]
Scratched, paint peeling, worn away. Their changing appearance is true beauty.
It is with great honor that our philosophy of '経年侵化' (aging invasion/evolution) has been selected for the Grand Prix in this prestigious TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD.
Model No.: 14 "Follow me if you can!" and Color Name: Old Green and Red are "unfinished vessels" that age with the user and move towards completion.
The combination of innovative design that overturns conventional wisdom and the ultimate comfort achieved by Sabae craftsmanship.
Being recognized for this fusion as "beauty" has affirmed that the path design88 has taken was the right one.
We will continue to leverage time and push deeper into the unseen depths of design.
"Follow me if you can!"
We will continue to pursue evolving beauty.
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## FINALISTS | Masterpieces that graced the award, final nominees
### ~ Eyewear Design Category ~
- Cazal / MOD.7111 Col.002
- Takanori Yuge / LILY Yellow x Brown
- Titanos Tokyo / TT009 Col.03
- Von Bogen / XP1608 Col.01
- Lafont / EXQUISE Col.3157
## MADE IN JAPAN Category
### ▼Grand Prix▼
[Brand Name] Haku
[Model Name] Haku-12record (S) Silver
[Company Name] Kanazawa Optical Co., Ltd.
### [Product Introduction]
Introducing a high-end 12-sided model from factory brand Haku, whose concept is "Show your bare face," using two types of special titanium alloy appropriately.
This model features a wider rim than conventional ones, with a record-like pattern, and newly adds to Haku's delicate... (truncated)
This award is a new style of "award chosen by everyone," combining on-site votes from exhibition visitors (professional perspective) and SNS votes from general users (user perspective).
After fierce competition in all five categories, the memorable first Grand Prix winner is——.
We hereby announce the winning models.
## About TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD Categories
To capture the multifaceted appeal of eyewear, this award has established the following five categories:
- Eyewear Design Category: This category evaluates products with overall high completeness in design, aesthetic form, trendiness, comfort, functionality, and more.
- MADE IN JAPAN Category: This category evaluates products manufactured in Japan, boasting outstanding craftsmanship and high quality unique to Japanese brands.
- Luxury Category: This category evaluates high-end models suitable for the luxury market, featuring premium materials, rarity, and exclusivity.
- Kids Category: This category evaluates comprehensively excellent kids' products, considering design, safety, comfort, as well as color and size variations tailored to children's growth.
- Accessory Category: This category evaluates peripheral items that make eyewear more attractive and convenient, such as improvements in design, functionality, and user experience.
TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD 2026 | Results Announcement
## Eyewear Design Category
### ▼Grand Prix▼
[Brand Name] design88
[Model Name] Model No.: 14 "Follow me if you can!" Color Name: Old Green and Red
[Company Name] Sugimoto Design Studio
### [Product Introduction]
Even paint peeling is endearing.
Glasses that "grow" like denim.
- Turning scratches into "scenery"
We intentionally adopted "paint peeling," which would normally be a fatal flaw, as a design element.
A special paint that gradually peels off due to daily friction reveals the base material as it is used.
This is not deterioration, but an evolution into "vintage" engraved with your history.
- "Heavy" yet "Weightless"
The temples, modeled after "devil's arms," are hand-fired one by one from β-titanium.
Despite their rugged texture, they achieve surprisingly light comfort when combined with ultra-light resin.
We've incorporated a "pleasant betrayal" of appearance and function.
- Hand Made by ORE
The designer handles consistent production from planning to processing.
However, the final finish is entrusted to "you," the user.
It's a partner that ages with you and completes itself.
### [Award Comment: Designer Hayami Sugimoto]
Scratched, paint peeling, worn away. Their changing appearance is true beauty.
It is with great honor that our philosophy of '経年侵化' (aging invasion/evolution) has been selected for the Grand Prix in this prestigious TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD.
Model No.: 14 "Follow me if you can!" and Color Name: Old Green and Red are "unfinished vessels" that age with the user and move towards completion.
The combination of innovative design that overturns conventional wisdom and the ultimate comfort achieved by Sabae craftsmanship.
Being recognized for this fusion as "beauty" has affirmed that the path design88 has taken was the right one.
We will continue to leverage time and push deeper into the unseen depths of design.
"Follow me if you can!"
We will continue to pursue evolving beauty.
---
## FINALISTS | Masterpieces that graced the award, final nominees
### ~ Eyewear Design Category ~
- Cazal / MOD.7111 Col.002
- Takanori Yuge / LILY Yellow x Brown
- Titanos Tokyo / TT009 Col.03
- Von Bogen / XP1608 Col.01
- Lafont / EXQUISE Col.3157
## MADE IN JAPAN Category
### ▼Grand Prix▼
[Brand Name] Haku
[Model Name] Haku-12record (S) Silver
[Company Name] Kanazawa Optical Co., Ltd.
### [Product Introduction]
Introducing a high-end 12-sided model from factory brand Haku, whose concept is "Show your bare face," using two types of special titanium alloy appropriately.
This model features a wider rim than conventional ones, with a record-like pattern, and newly adds to Haku's delicate... (truncated)