Cody Air Eyewear - The Collection

The new Cody Air eyewear collection takes inspiration from the Machine Age and Art Deco Era - a time in history when builders took pride in hand craftsmanship, artisans did not cut corners, things were built to last and designed with passion, pride & quality. Cody Air's aerodynamic, patent pending designs are influenced by the industrial designs of iconic aircraft and automobiles which focused on functionality and symmetry. This streamlined eyewear collection is cut from a single sheet of surgical grade stainless steel with no screws or solder-points. Cody Air embodies super sleek, ultra comfortable and minimal.

Cody Air frames are named after the early pioneers of aviation and presented in chronological order.
Click on a pioneer in the timeline to jump directly to the frame.

Sunday

Apr012012

The TITO LIVIO Frame

TITO LIVIO: (1617-1681) was an inventor, architect, Egyptologist, scientist, instrument-maker, traveller, engineer, and nobleman. Livio built a model aircraft with four fixed glider wings in 1647. Described as "four pairs of wings attached to an elaborate 'dragon'", it was said to have successfully lifted a cat in 1648 but not Burattini himself. According to Clive Hart's The Prehistory of Flight, he promised that "only the most minor injuries" would result from landing the craft.

TITO LIVIO FRAME SPECIFICATIONS:

Base Curve: 5

Measurements: 55 □ 17 - 140

Available Colors: Navy Blue-Gradient Silver, Navy Blue, Midnight, Brown

TITO LIVIO: Navy Blue-Gradient Silver TITO LIVIO: Navy Blue TITO LIVIO: Midnight TITO LIVIO: Brown

Wednesday

Feb012012

The MONTGOLFIER Frame

MONTGOLFIER: Joseph (1740-1810) and his brother Etienne (1745-1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, globe aérostatique. The brothers succeeded in launching the first manned ascent, carrying Étienne into the sky. Later, in December 1783, in recognition of their achievement, their father Pierre was elevated to the nobility and the hereditary appellation of de Montgolfier by King Louis XVI of France.

MONTGOLFIER FRAME SPECIFICATIONS:

Base Curve: 5

Measurements: 54 □ 17 - 140

Available Colors: Midnight, Navy Blue, Cappuccino, Navy Blue-Gradient Silver

MONTGOLFIER: Midnight MONTGOLFIER: Navy Blue MONTGOLFIER: Cappuccino MONTGOLFIER: Navy Blue-Gradient Silver

Sunday

Jan012012

The LANA DE TERZI Frame

LANA DE TERZI: (1631 - 1687) was an Italian Jesuit, mathematician, naturalist and aeronautics pioneer. Having been professor of physics and mathematics at Brescia, he first sketched the concept for a vacuum airship and has been referred to as the Father of Aeronautics for his pioneering efforts, turning the aeronautics field into a science by establishing "a theory of aerial navigation verified by mathematical accuracy". He also developed the idea that developed into Braille.

LANA DE TERZI FRAME SPECIFICATIONS:

Base Curve: 5

Measurements: 53 □ 16 - 135

Available Colors: Red, Cappuccino/Burnt Orange, Plum, Navy Blue/Sky Blue

LANA DE TERZI: Red LANA DE TERZI: Cappuccino/Burnt Orange LANA DE TERZI: Plum LANA DE TERZI: Navy Blue/Sky Blue