Industry veteran Julia Gogosha — the optical oracle behind Los Angeles destination Gogosha Optique — brings her 3 decades of experience to a new brand incubator. 

Temple of Frames continues Gogosha’s mission advocating for brands with an independent mindset, developing intelligent systems and experiences, organic product placement, client relations, and authentic communication to the industry at large and the final consumer.

COLLECTION REVIEW 
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BAY AREA
April 6—9

Re)Introducing myself and the collections to like-minded opticians in the area. 

If that’s you, ‘Make a time’ to schedule at your convenience. 

Each emerging brand resonated strongly during their initial incubation phase at Gogosha Optique. And client satisfaction is very high. 

I look forward to talking shop, and working together to advance the future of independent frames and their pivotal place in your practice. 

SELECTED BRANDS 
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For 2026, Temple of Frames is proud to debut these emerging brands to the North American market.

Annu — From their roots in Nuremberg to a global presence in over 600 stores, Annu champions sustainable industrial design. 3D printing combined with modular precision to craft lightweight, enduring frames that minimize waste and ensure premium, customizable style.

Skans — Scandinavian design meets  circular innovation: Skans creates eyewear with impact, utilizing fully recycled and recyclable stainless steel to craft classic, timeless shapes in small quantities. 
 
Skans has received and been nominated to several sustainability prizes Including the Silmo d’or. 
 
As a certified B Corp, the essential collection operates on the conviction that eyewear will not change the world, but the people wearing it will.

Lazare Studio — 
Resurrecting mid-century aesthetics with modern design from generational workshops in France, Lazare Studio transcends time in both quality and components. Utilizing the finest Japanese materials and expert techniques, their frames provide discerning clients worldwide a sophisticated collision of heritage style and cutting-edge comfort.


Monocoque — Inspired by automotive heritage, Monocoque redefines eyewear through unibody engineering and obsessive detail. Crafted in Los Angeles, each frame is a masterwork of 3D-printed titanium mixed with exotic leather and wood, requiring hundreds of intricate steps to hand-finish to the highest standard. This collection offers a unique fusion of the high-performance mechanics and artisanal luxury of racing legends past. Strictly limited to five exclusive retail partners at this time.

What began as custom work for musical artists and performers in 2008 has evolved into a true luxury brand seen on global stages and editorials around the world. Multi-disciplinary artist, Kerin Rose Gold’s pieces are praised by Vogue Italia as the "favorite [eyewear] brand of American stars." 

Year after year, a-morir continues to cement its position as the go-to destination for daring, couture-worthy sunglasses and statement pieces, as well as custom creations, exclusive designs, and high profile collaborations.

Recent RECOGNITIONS
2025 New York Times Profile
2024 Renaissance World Tour Designer 

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