{"title":"Shady Character Eyewear","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn the 1970s in Manhattan, Linda Rae Tepper and Steve M. Abrams started an antique shop called \"The Ruby Slippers.\" They were captivated by the \"ARNEL\" and \"FDR\" models, flagship models of \"Tart Optical,\" which they carried as deadstock, and decided to commission \"Tart Optical\" to manufacture them for them. Their enthusiasm was conveyed, and \"Shady Character\" was born through the manufacturing of \"Tart Optical.\" As a result, many \"Shady Character\" frames are inspired by \"Tart Optical\" frames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe brand direction, as handled by Tommy O'Gara of Native Sons and Sauvage eyewear of The Light Co. Ltd of Sabae, Japan, who has worked on numerous eyewear designs both domestically and internationally, and  with the creative direction handled by American artist Michael Carney, a dream team has revived the \"Shady Character\" as so popular in the 70s and 80s of their own ideation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eComposed of premium Japanese Cellulose Acetate and mounted of hypoallergenic titanium rivetted hinges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpha","title":"Shady Character Alpha Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned of a moderately thick acetate square silhouette with an extremely accented broad flat-top, t\u003cimg\u003ehe Alpha is characterized with clean, yet severe geometry for a casual shape with smooth edges and balanced proportions.\u003cbr data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eInspired by 1980s design concepts, the Alpha errs on a dominating appeal in its presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade of Japanese cellulose acetate, the frame offers a comfortable fit for an everyday, all-day use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd of Production: Shady Character has discontinued this style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shady Character","offers":[{"title":"Root Beer Sasa (Tortoise Brown)\/(Green\/Grey) w\/ Silver \"Flash\" Mirror (Light Mirror)","offer_id":47963782709467,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Alpha_Trt","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/files\/AWEB7421-Edit-Photoroom.jpg?v=1775536843"},{"product_id":"sailor","title":"Shady Character Sailor Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned of a moderately and modestly thick acetate square silhouette, the Sailor features a clean and casual shape with smooth edges and balanced proportions. Outfitted with stylings of \"saddle bridge\" for natural suffusion to the contours of the nasal bridge for ease and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by an early 1960s style, the Sailor presents a simple structure in look for a vintage characterization.\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eHandmade of Japanese Cellulose acetate, the frame offers a comfortable fit with reliable strength in using the \"Pill Shape\" rivetted hinge design composed of hypoallergenic titanium for an everyday, all-day use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd of production for this design-Shady Character has opted to discontinue this design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shady Character","offers":[{"title":"Blue Sasa (Blue Tort)\/Grey Gradient w\/Blue \"Flash\" Mirror (Light Mirror)","offer_id":47963782840539,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Sailor_BluTrt","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/files\/AWEB7497-Edit-Edit-Photoroom.jpg?v=1775536774"},{"product_id":"arnie","title":"Shady Character Arnie 46 Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned and composed in a moderately thick acetate round\/oval silhouette and accented with a pronounced \"End Piece\" flanking either side of the frame to accentuate the \"Bar Shape\" rivet hinge structure, the Arnie represents a classic, era-specific design of the late 1940s\/early 1950s that would be quintessentially considered as timeless! Outfitted with the \"keyhole\" bridge, affording the wearer with an essential lift of frame positioning on the face for effective situation of \"optical centering\" (situating the eye into the middle of the lens). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted of premium Japanese Cellulose acetate, including the aforementioned \"Bar Shape\" rivet hinges for structural strength, rigidity, durability, balance, the Arnie personifies, uniquely, the ultimate universal design to appeal to all eyewear tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shady Character","offers":[{"title":"Root Beer Sasa (Tortoise Brown)\/Light Grey","offer_id":47963783332059,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Arnie46_Trt","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black\/Calabar Green (\"Coke Bottle Green\"-Light Green)","offer_id":47963783430363,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Arnie46_Bk","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Champagne\" (Yellow Crystal)\/Calabar Green (\"Coke Bottle Green\"-Light Green)","offer_id":47963783528667,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Arnie46_Champ","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Champagne Brow (2-tone Grey Crystal w\/ Black Brow)\/Light Grey","offer_id":48272427483355,"sku":"DE_LA-ShadyCharacter_Arnie_44_PkChamp_BkBrow","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Brown Tortoise\/ Black Brow\/(Green\/ Grey)","offer_id":48272427516123,"sku":"DeadEyes_LosAngeles_ShadyCharacter_Arnie_44_BlkLtBwn","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Root Beer Sasa Brown (2-tone Tortoise Brown w\/ Black Brow)\/Light Grey","offer_id":48272427647195,"sku":"DeadEyes_LosAngeles_ShadyCharacter_Arnie_44_RBSasa","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/files\/AWEB7460-Edit-Photoroom.jpg?v=1775535674"},{"product_id":"frankie","title":"Shady Character Frankie Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned and composed in a thick acetate round silhouette and accented with a pronounced \"End Piece\" flanking either side of the frame to accentuate the 3-pin rivet hinge structure, the Frankie represents a classic, era-specific design of the late 1940s\/early 1950s. Outfitted with stylings of \"saddle bridge\" for natural suffusion to the contours of the nasal bridge for ease and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted of premium Japanese Cellulose acetate, including the aforementioned 3-pin hypoallergenic stainless steel rivet hinges for structural strength, rigidity, durability, balance, the frame is of refined eyewear character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shady Character","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Light Brown","offer_id":47963783692507,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Frankie_Bk","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tort\/Solid Grey","offer_id":47963783889115,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Frankie_Tort","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/files\/AWEB7483-Edit-Edit-Photoroom.jpg?v=1775535552"},{"product_id":"cosmo","title":"Shady Character Cosmo Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned and composed in a moderately thick round silhouette, the Cosmo represents a well-proportioned shape of smooth curves and a defined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eInspired by a late 1950s\/ early 1960s design concept, including the oft-dismissed \"Library Temple\" and\/or \"Wide-butt Temple\"  the Cosmo is a rather a simple but, expressive look of obvious vintage character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eOutfitted with stylings of \"saddle bridge\" for natural suffusion to the contours of the nasal bridge for ease and comfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eHandcrafted of premium Japanese acetate, including 3-pin rivet hypoallergenic titanium hinges for structural strength, rigidity, durability balance and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shady Character","offers":[{"title":"Cola Brown\/Light Brown","offer_id":47963783987419,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Cosmo_Cola","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/files\/AWEB7427-Edit-Photoroom.jpg?v=1775535495"},{"product_id":"memphis","title":"Shady Character Memphis Sunglasses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:f0559e6e-6754-47e7-83e1-8b900153287a-10\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"752b1d36-7155-4640-aa96-ae3d2db13fe3\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDesigned with an extreme cat-eye silhouette, the Memphis maintains a sculpted, upswept shape with a defined, balanced profile. 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Outfitted with the \"keyhole\" bridge, affording the wearer with an essential lift of frame positioning on the face for effective situation of \"optical centering\" (situating the eye into the middle of the lens). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted of premium Japanese Cellulose acetate, including the aforementioned \"Bar Shape\" titanium rivet hinges for structural strength, rigidity, durability, balance, the Arnie personifies, uniquely, the ultimate universal design to appeal to all eyewear tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shady Character","offers":[{"title":"Blue Sasa (Blue Striated Tortoise)\/ Solid Grey","offer_id":48566950723803,"sku":"DE_LA_ShadyCharacter_Arnie44_BluTrt","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/files\/AWEB7434-Edit-Photoroom.jpg?v=1775535349"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0368\/5339\/collections\/shady_character_11b8b4f8-900e-4f59-988b-e876c21befd8.jpg?v=1775339379","url":"https:\/\/deadeyeseyewear.com\/collections\/shadycharactereyewear.oembed","provider":"DeadEyes Eyewear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}