SENSUAL PURITY & MODERN LUXURY
The Mercedes-Benz design philosophy stands for sensual purity and modern luxury. In close collaboration with MAYBACH Icons of Luxury, Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, and his team created a pair of sunglasses that are characterised by technical perfection, superb aesthetics and innovative creativity.
The new and exclusive design marries ultra-light titanium, and sustainably sourced natural horn in a very special way: the cool, technically filigree metal, additionally refined with 22 carat gold, rose gold or platinum plating, meets the horn of traditionally reared Asian water buffalo - warm, elegant and in the finest natural colour structures. The result is a one-of-a-kind, luxurious piece that is both modern and timeless. This exquisite combination of materials is honed to perfection, with each model exuding a strong sense of style, innovation, and sustainability. These characteristics are a perfect expression of the new zeitgeist, and each model is a unique reflection of this. The result is a modern, forward-thinking design that’s also eco-friendly and built to last.
It takes a team of skilled MAYBACH Eyewear artisans over 200 steps to hand-produce a single pair of these luxurious, one-of-a-kind sunglasses. They combine the innovative power with the historically evolved art of handcrafting to create a high-quality product that is synonymous with luxury.
THE CREATOR draws on the valuable experience and treasures of both the modern and traditional worlds to interpret and help shape the current zeitgeist with a design idiom that is at once current and timeless. With an understanding of the past and an eye for the future, THE CREATOR by MAYBACH Eyewear is uniquely positioned to help shape the current zeitgeist with a modern design idiom.
Luxury, design and handcrafting at the highest level. Mercedes-Maybach enthusiasts will recognise similarities to the Maybach logo in the shape of THE CREATOR: the rounded corners of the frames and the flowing aesthetics are emblematic of the most exclusive models. A highlight is the bridge, which takes details from the radiator grille and reinterprets them. A design highlight is the bridge, which takes inspiration from the radiator grille and reinterprets it in a new way. The comfortable spring hinges on the temples are seamlessly integrated into the logo for a sleek finish.
The new sunglasses feature a natural horn frame that is specifically sourced from the German company IVKO. IVKO has been working with natural horns since 1978 and has established themselves as a leader in the industry. With over 40 years of experience, IVKO is now able to bring its expertise to MAYBACH Eyewear. The horn used to make the glasses comes from the Asian water buffalo, which is commonly found in farming communities in many parts of the world. The animal is known for its strength, and it is an indispensable help in everyday life for the local people. They revere these majestic and valuable animals, not a single one of which has to lose its life because of its horn. Mature horns are best suited for making the glasses - as the animal gets older, the horn gradually becomes harder, more translucent, and takes on a beautiful, lustrous sheen.
THE CREATOR sunglasses are available in an impressive range of colour combinations, including three models with luxurious 22k gold plating and two models each with lustrous rose gold or platinum plating on a premium titanium base. You’ll find this attention to detail in the logos, the striking bridge design, and the trim around the glass.
The sunglasses are available in gold with natural horn, in the colour amber and gold mirrored lenses; in matt black natural horn with dark grey lenses, and in cream/green marbled natural horn with lenses in a subtle green gradient.
The rose gold models feature lightweight frames made of matt black natural horn with lenses in a grey gradient or - as a limited edition - frames made of cream-coloured natural horn with rose gold mirrored lenses. In the platinum versions there is a choice between a variant in matt black natural horn with lenses in a grey gradient, or one in cream/blue marbled natural horn with silver mirrored lenses.
The three models with metal elements in matt black convey a sense of sophistication and elegance. In addition to the traditional red colour variant with white marbled horn, we’re excited to introduce two new colour combinations: black-black and black-white-black. The black-black combination subtly emphasises the contrasts between the materials and between gloss and matt effects, while the black-white-black variant plays with pronounced contrasts.