Masahiro Maruyama
Masahiro Maruyama turns imperfection into signature: hand-drawn lines, deliberate asymmetry and an unfinished-art aesthetic, made permanent in Japanese acetate and metal.
The work has taken a Silmo d'Or — the ultimate accolade in the optics and eyewear world — and is made in Sabae, Japan's historic eyewear town. Understated across a room, quietly radical up close.
Where can I buy Masahiro Maruyama in South Africa?
Masahiro Maruyama is stocked at OPTIK, Shop SL24, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg — next door to Woolworths. Optik is a proudly authorised Masahiro Maruyama stockist, with every frame sourced directly from the house or its authorised distributor. Come in to try them on, or enquire on WhatsApp and we'll help you find the right pair.
Why are Masahiro Maruyama frames asymmetric?
It is the house's unfinished-art philosophy — frames are hand-drawn and deliberately kept asymmetric to play against the natural asymmetry of the face, turning imperfection into signature.
Where are Masahiro Maruyama glasses made?
They are handmade in Sabae, Japan's historic eyewear town, in premium acetate and titanium — the craft the brand's Silmo d'Or is built on.
Can Masahiro Maruyama's asymmetric frames take prescription lenses?
Yes — the sculptural shapes still take a prescription. Optik partners with trusted specialist optical laboratories for lens manufacturing, while our team manages the measurements, lens selection, frame assessment and final quality check.
How much do Masahiro Maruyama glasses cost in South Africa?
Current prices are shown on the wall labels alongside each frame on this page, in rands. Each piece is handmade in Sabae in premium acetate and titanium, and the selection changes as new work arrives — message us on WhatsApp for what is in the room now, or come and try them on at Melrose Arch.
What does MM stand for on Masahiro Maruyama frames?
MM is the house's own mark — Masahiro Maruyama's initials, carried as the prefix on its model names. If you have seen a frame labelled MM online, this is the same hand-drawn Sabae work, and Optik is its authorised stockist in South Africa.
Can I try Masahiro Maruyama frames on in Johannesburg?
Yes — at Shop SL24, Melrose Arch, next door to Woolworths. Asymmetric frames in particular reward a fitting: how the hand-drawn line sits against your own face is the part we can never put online. Book an eye test, or simply come in.
MASAHIRO MARUYAMA IS STOCKED AT OPTIK, MELROSE ARCH, JOHANNESBURG.
FITTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS HAPPEN IN PERSON — THAT PART WE NEVER PUT ONLINE.
