JS Bannister Black

The JS Bannister was inspired by Sir Roger Bannister, who is most known for his athletic accomplishments as a mid-distance runner and for being the first person to break the 4-minute mile barrier. His unconventional and relatively light training regiment made him an unlikely success in the sport, which he set many records. In addition to his athletic achievements, Bannister practiced medicine as a neurologist and made various contributions to the field throughout his lengthy career.

An Italian acetate matte finish and gunmetal accents define the JS Bannister Black to form a subtle edginess while remaining highly versatile to fit seamlessly with an array of styles. Polarized gray lenses keep the frame consistent and complete the composed look of a traditional black frame.

The frames are crafted from a high-grade Italian cellulose acetate, and each frame is individually hand-polished and assembled. German-engineered 5-barrel hinges and screws are used to retain smooth movement for years to come, and a wire core extends from hinges to support temple shape.