Factory Secret [eDAILY-media press company] - Handcrafted Glasses by Eyewear Designer Kim Jong-pil



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Eyewear Designer, Kim Jong-pil’s Handcrafted Glasses


[Factory Secret] What Defines Luxury Handcrafted Glasses?

The story of truly handcrafted glasses by Korea’s first-generation eyewear designer, Kim Jong-pil.



       


[eDAILY PD Lee Dong-yeop] Unlike in the past, modern eyewear is not just for vision correction but is also widely used as a medium to express personal individuality. Kim Jong-pil, the CEO of the handcrafted eyewear brand DESIGN SHOWER, widely known as Korea’s first-generation eyewear designer, has been crafting his unique glasses in a small workshop in Mangwon-dong, Seoul, for over 20 years.

His handcrafted glasses, which became famous after being worn by eyewear enthusiasts such as singer Yang Hee-eun and fashion designer Hwang Jae-geun, have gained recognition without the use of star marketing, thanks to his long experience and dedication to making eyewear that stays true to its essence.

In an interview with the YouTube channel Factory Secret, Kim Jong-pil mentioned that "the essential requirement for good glasses is comfort." He also shared his views on how the domestic eyewear industry has moved beyond simply focusing on manufacturing to embracing a shift towards brand and design-centered approaches.

Amid a market where the line between craft and mass production is blurring, Kim Jong-pil has consistently held his ground, producing luxury handcrafted glasses. Through Factory Secret, he unveiled his unique process and know-how for creating handcrafted glasses.


                                                                       

DESIGNSHOWER

Since 1996


DESIGN SHOWER In the field of eyewear design development, we are the most experienced and longest-standing passionate 'professional eyewear design studio' in Korea. 

Discover Snowclass, daily eyewear that embodies the philosophy and conviction of Korea’s first-generation eyewear designers.

You can explore more stories from DESIGN SHOWER on Instagram and Naver Blog.




You can explore various stories from DESIGN SHOWER on Instagram and Naver Blog.