View from the factory window showcasing the landscape during a visit to the factory.

A visit to the factory 🇯🇵

Trail Notes
District Vision’s eyewear manufacturer produces the world's most revered sunglasses. Established in 1966 in Fukui, Japan, the factory has a singular focus of hand crafting the highest quality eyewear in existence. The engineers share a common ambition with District Vision: to create something special and unique. This partnership drives a culture of creativity, innovation, teamwork, and unwavering quality.


All of District Vision’s frames are designed in-house and finished by hand. Since the brand's inception in 2015, they have collaborated closely with the manufacturer. As a testament to their close relationship, they name each style after an engineer at the factory.

← Previous
A tent surrounded by lush greenery, representing outdoor adventures with Durston gear.

Trail Notes

March 28, 2024

Dan Durston, you bloody genius.

These are the world's finest ultralight tents.

Read more

Next →
Stunning view of a beach at Abel Tasman with clear blue water and lush greenery on a sunny day.

Trail Notes

April 03, 2024

The last slice of summer on the Abel Tasman ✨

A photo album for guaranteed fuzzy feels.

Read more