Zeiss: In 1846 Carl Zeiss founded a workshop for precision mechanics and optics in Jena. By the turn of the 20th Century, Carl Zeiss had developed into the leading optics enterprise with activities world-wide. In 1971 the company began using the name Zeiss for the company. The frames are impeccably crafted and feature the infamous high-quality Zeiss lenses. The eyewear collection was created throughout the 70s and 80s and features bold silhouettes, adventurous color combinations and unique textural detailing, these frames are HOT!