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JINS Eyewear Launches Special Collaboration with Japanese Anime Series Evangelion

October 21st, 2021
San Francisco, CA


JINS Eyewear is proud to announce a special collaboration with the influential Japanese anime series EVANGELION.

Created in celebration of the latest Evangelion movieEVANGELION: 3.0 +1.0 Thrice Upon a Time,” the special eyewear collection incorporates different motifs from the series' characters and consists of two optical glasses and one pair of sunglasses.

The Test Type Unit 01 optical glasses is inspired by EVA Unit-01 and includes a two-piece movable hinge inspired by the robot's movements with a hexagonal-like green temple-tip inspired by its arms. Production Model Unit- 02 is the second optical glass style based off of Eva Unit -02 with frames featuring 4 studs to replicate the eyes of the robot, metal end pieces on the frame that represents its chest armor and a bridge that replicates the Eva Unit-02's arm.

Special features of the Test Type Unit 01 Sunglasses include interchangeable lenses that come in a silver and a rainbow chrome colorway, and is a sporty style based off of the EVA Unit-01 robot.

Each style comes packaged in a sleek matte box featuring graphics of EVA Unit-01 and EVA Unit-02 and includes an original graphic printed soft case.

The collection launches on October 21st, 2021 at all U.S. JINS retail stores and online, with prices starting at $120.00.

About JINS Eyewear:

JINS believes in Eyewear Fit for All. With stylish, innovative eyewear and thoughtful design, they encourage customers to explore their personal style, without having to worry about budget. Not only are they here to help you see the world better, but they also want our world to be a better place to see. Their Cases for Causes program collaborates with local nonprofits, with beautifully designed cases to support their missions. 100% of case sales goes back to the nonprofits. The brand has retail stores globally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, and Hong Kong, including U.S. stores, in the San Francisco Bay Area: Union Square, San Jose, San Mateo, and in Los Angeles: Sherman Oaks, Arcadia, and Torrance.

About EVANGELION:

"EVANGELION", made its television debut in 1995 and has created a major movement within the anime world, captivating a wide range of audiences through its stylish and detailed settings and story development. The series follows the adventures of a 14-year-old boy and girl who pilots the Multi Purpose Humanoid Decisive Weapon called the "EVANGELION" and goes into combat with their mysterious enemy, the "Angels". “EVANGELIONE,” has always been at the cutting edge of beautiful animated visuals regardless of the changing time and continues to fascinate people globally even 25 years after its inception.

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