For people who wear their identity as their strongest defense.
ABOUT US
Made for people that don't fit the one-size -fits-all mold, Emotional Armor eyewear creates impactful eyewear that sits exactly where it should. Made by hand in our Montreal atelier, we design with POC facial features in mind, assuring impeccable fit for anyone.
Inspired by the distinct shapes and shades from the 60s to 80s, we bring out the best of dramatic silhouettes paired with vibrant colours. Each frame is made-to-order and crafted entirely in our atelier, from the hand tinting process and cutting of the lenses to the entire frame. By controlling the entire fabrication process, we assure precise fit, and strict quality inspection while avoiding unnecessary waste. This makes each frame exclusive, with limited quantities available for each model.
FOUNDER STORY
''I want to create opportunities for other queer and marginalized creatives, making space in an industry that’s often hard to break into”
“I started my journey as a passionate, professional classical musician in Toronto, dedicating most of my life to performing. While I was building my freelance career in Canada’s incredibly competitive music scene, I was also managing one of the busiest optical shops on Queen St West in Toronto. I never planned for the optical world to become such a big part of my life—it was just a way to make some extra cash. But when the pandemic hit in 2020 and forced me to stop performing, I found myself reevaluating everything. I decided to get creative again and explore a new path. That’s when I began my eyewear journey in 2021, traveling to Oyonnax, France—the heart of acetate eyewear manufacturing. From there, I shifted gears and threw myself into becoming an eyewear designer and maker.
