Urban Research Inc. BuddyOptical’s popular “gis” model now comes with its first custom frame. This special model is available only at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO.

[Urban Research Inc.] BuddyOptical’s popular “gis” model now comes in its first custom frame! This special model is available only at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO. ​
Urban Research, Inc. Press Release: August 11, 2025 BuddyOptical’s popular “gis” model now comes in its first custom frame. This special model is available only at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3710/1244/3710-1244-79db50fd02cf5bd8ec9888905c9a9e41-680×908.jpg BuddyOptical’s popular “gis” model is now available in its first custom frame design. Following the renovation of URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO, this custom model was inspired by the store’s gray-based concrete interior. The frames and lenses are all gray photochromic lenses. The lenses, which change appearance with changing light, harmonize with the ever-changing space of URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO. Attention to detail is evident, with “UR” engraved on the inside of the temples. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3710/1244/3710-1244-c259e7135ea85c3e7fa0d0abb70d6aea-600×750.jpg A special order model exclusive to URBAN RESEARCH is also available, featuring a silver and gold two-tone frame from “gis” and photochromic lenses that change color in response to sunlight. To commemorate the sale of these special-order items, we will be holding a “BuddyOptical POP UP SHOP” at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO. In addition to the special order models, this pop-up shop will offer special editions of 15 popular BuddyOptical styles, combining them with colored lenses in yellow, green, brown, and more. Experience the world of BuddyOptical with unprecedented variety. In addition, designer Ikehara will be in the store on Saturday, August 30th, the final day of the event. This is a rare opportunity to receive special service in person, with frame adjustments made on the spot. This is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between BuddyOptical, which offers “eyewear that stimulates
intellectual curiosity” from its unique perspective, and URBAN RESEARCH, which adds its own unique twists. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the world of URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO. BuddyOptical gis special order model [Release Date] Friday, August 15, 2025 BuddyOptical POP UP SHOP [Event Period] Friday, August 15th, 2025 – Saturday, August 30th, 2025 * Designer Ikehara will be in-store on Saturday, August 30th. Frame adjustment service available.
[Participating Store] URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO 285 Teramachi-dori Enpukuji-mae-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8045 Train: Hankyu Kyoto Line “Kyoto Kawaramachi” Station, Exit 9 3-minute walk Bus: 8-minute walk from Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop on the Kyoto City Bus Business hours: Weekdays 12:00-20:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-20:00 Closed: Irregularly Instagram @
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BuddyOptical BuddyOptical is an eyewear brand based on the concept of “being like a close friend or partner” and “a natural part of your lifestyle, like a wardrobe.” It was founded in 2011 by designer Gen Ikehara. https://www.buddyoptical.com/ Instagram @
buddyoptical_official Designer Gen Ikehara BuddyOptical is an eyewear brand launched by Gen Ikehara in 2011. The brand name comes from “Buddy,” meaning “a close friend or partner,” and aims to create eyewear that is approachable and blends naturally into any lifestyle. After graduating from an optician’s college and working at an eyeglasses store, Ikehara founded the brand. Instagram @ gen.ikehara
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