New York · USA · Since 2011
Thom Browne
New York tailor's mid-century frames, made in Japan, tipped in tricolour.
The story
Browne started his business in 2001 with five suits in a by-appointment shop in New York's West Village. He became known for rethinking the traditional uniform by questioning its proportions. In 2011 he signed a global eyewear licence with Dita, and a 20-style men's optical and sun collection followed that autumn. It drew on mid-century professors, architects, politicians and artists and carried his red, white and blue stripe. In 2022 the company ended the arrangement and brought eyewear in-house. 02 People Founder and chief creative officer Thom Browne Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA Earned an economics degree at the University of Notre Dame, where he was a competitive swimmer, then tried acting in Los Angeles. In New York he sold at Armani's wholesale showroom and led design at Club Monaco, then part of Ralph Lauren, before launching his label in 2001.
Look for
Red, white and blue striped temple tips
- Made
- Japan
- Owned by
- Ermenegildo Zegna Group
- Frames here
- Catalogue coming
- Stores listed
- 13
- Official site
- thombrowne.com
Where to try Thom Browne
13 listed stores.
- Willow EyewearQueen West, Toronto
11 designers: Barton Perreira, Blake Kuwahara, Hoet, ic! berlin, LINDBERG…
- Rook EyewearKensington, Calgary
9 designers: Bevel, CABRIO, FACTORY900, Gold & Wood, LINDBERG…
- Saffron EyewearSoHo, New York
10 designers: Barton Perreira, BLAC, Bruno Chaussignand, ic! berlin, LINDBERG…
- Fable Spectacle Co.West Village, New York
9 designers: Anne et Valentin, FACTORY900, ic! berlin, LINDBERG, Morà Busoli…
- Ridgeline OpticalWilliamsburg, New York
7 designers: Barton Perreira, Bruno Chaussignand, CABRIO, Falvin, MASAHIROMARUYAMA…
- Dune OpticiansWest Hollywood, Los Angeles
9 designers: Anne et Valentin, Barton Perreira, Bevel, Blake Kuwahara, ic! berlin…
- Tamarack EyewearWest Loop, Chicago
8 designers: Anne et Valentin, Barton Perreira, Bevel, BLAC, Gold & Wood…
- Fennel OptiqueHayes Valley, San Francisco
8 designers: Anne et Valentin, FACTORY900, Falvin, ic! berlin, LINDBERG…