Platoy is an inventive eyewear brand from Tokyo designer Akira Ishiwatari that creates unique frames using high-quality Japanese acetate, known for its bold colors and playful designs. 

Brand Philosophy and Craftsmanship

The brand name "Platoy" is a clever contraction of the phrase "play plastic toys", reflecting the designer's aim to "toy with life in color" and evoking the enthusiasm a child has for a new toy. 

• Design: Platoy frames are known for taking classic shapes and giving them a strongly characterized, artistic edge with unique metallic designs and glossy, sometimes glitter-infused, plastics.

• Materials & Manufacturing: The frames are primarily made from high-quality, unique Japanese acetate and are handcrafted in Japan and manufactured in Italy, a marriage of style and tradition. The brand also has a sister collection, Tintoy, which focuses on stainless steel frames.

Sight Unseen Optics curates Platoy.