French designer Clara Berry has launched her first eyewear collection, Sasha, in collaboration with platform and production company specializing in 3D printed eyewear Visages, marking a new step in bold, functional eyewear design.
The limited-edition collection debuted online and was showcased in a pop-up event in Paris on January 25. By leveraging additive manufacturing, Berry was able to produce lightweight, durable frames with zero-waste processes, demonstrating how 3D printing enables complex, creative designs that would be difficult to achieve through traditional manufacturing.
Named Sasha after Berry’s son, the collection draws inspiration from 1980s sportswear and speed culture. The frames feature smooth, oval shapes and bold, graphic color combinations. A key functional detail is a removable bar integrated into the temple that doubles as a hair clip, combining practicality with modern styling. Berry emphasized the personal significance of the project. “These glasses are more than a fashion accessory; they embody a personal story and a vision of everyday usefulness.”
The collection launched in four colorways—solid brown, black and gray, green and translucent, and gray and violet—and is available exclusively online at visages.com.
3D Printing: Enabling Bold, Functional Design
Berry’s aesthetic ambition relies on 3D printing to realize features that would be difficult or impossible with traditional manufacturing. Additive manufacturing allows designers to create complex geometries, integrate functional elements without additional assembly, and produce lightweight, durable frames. It also supports small-batch, limited-edition production while maintaining sustainability, making it ideal for designers who prioritize experimentation and creative freedom.
Industry examples illustrate this potential. Belgian 3D printing specialist Materialise collaborated with Safilo on the OXYDO Capsule Collection, producing 3D printed frames described as “wearable sculptures.” Similarly, Spectra Additive uses DLP technology and specialized resins to manufacture 3D printed frames with precise finishes, and distinctive aesthetics.
Limits of 3D Printed Eyewear
Despite its advantages, 3D printing has clear limitations for eyewear production. Higher costs and slower printing speeds compared with traditional acetate or injection-molded frames make large-scale manufacturing difficult. 3D printed frames often require post-processing and surface finishing to achieve smooth, polished surfaces suitable for retail. Regulatory and medical-class certification requirements further limit which materials and processes can be used.
As a result, 3D printing is best suited to limited-edition, highly customized, or experimental eyewear designs, such as Berry’s Sasha collection, where creativity, integrated features, and sustainable production take precedence over mass-market volume.
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Featured image shows Clara Berry’s first eyewear collection: Sasha. Photo via Visages.
