“RAMBLE METROPOLITAN 2025SS” Eyewear Fair in Tokyo – Exhibition Details and Booth Information at a Glance!

▌OVERVIEW – What is Ramble Metropolitan?

As one of the most popular tourist cities in the world, Tokyo is full of Japanese classical elegance. Trendy modern design impacts this ancient city and shocks the senses. It is this conflict that has led to the birth of various styles and brands here; and the exotic Ramble Metropolitan 2025SS is ready to shine in a corner of this city.

The pronunciation of Ramble is the same as Rainbow, which means that it spans countries like a giant rainbow. Brands from the United States, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and other countries have been brought together to bring new products for the autumn and winter of 2025.

▌INFORMATION – About RAMBLE 2025SS

Ramble Metropolitan 2025SS brings together well-known brands from the United States, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and other countries. There will be 12 exhibition booths on site, where brand personnel will conduct brand introductions and new product introductions.

Brands participating in this exhibition include “Absolute Vintage”, “ACCRUE”, “CLAYTON FRANKLIN”, “Chums”, “Crystal”, “22º16-38N”, “Groover Spectacles”, “Akira Ishiwatari (pLAtOy)”, “XAZTLAN”, “PADMA IMAGE”, and “VAANYARD” , “Nakashima Special Project”.

▌DETAILS – Details of RAMBLE 2025SS

“RAMBLE METROPOLITAN 2025 SS” will open in the autumn of 2025 and run for 3 days in Omotesando. Omotesando is Asia’s most popular downtown area and a well-known landmark for fashion trends.

■ Date: April 08-10, 2025

■ Time: 

　Apr.08 (Tue) 11:00-19:00

　Apr.09 (Wed) 10:00-18:00

　Apr.10 (Thu) 10:00-15:00

■ Venue: Glade Park Omotesando 

■ Address: 3-5-14, Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0061

■ Transportation:

【表參道駅】2-minute walk

▌BRANDS – Booths in RAMBLE 2025SS

■ GROOVER SPECTACLES

Eyewear that go perfectly with silver accessories! When it comes to Acetate Eyewear, Groover Spectacles is a brand that many are already familiar with. This designer brand, known for its spontaneous and free designs, has risen as a dark horse in recent years, catching the attention of eyewear enthusiasts and readers alike! After meticulous handcrafting by Tokyo artisans, each eyewear frame shines brilliantly in hands, becoming beautiful and cool frames.

The soul of the brand, Mr. Nakajima, is both the brand manager and the designer. He perfectly combines the fine craftsmanship of Japanese handicrafts with the American Indian style to create a strong eyewear style, which has become the highlight of fashion accessories.

Groover’s Yokohama factory “G-YARD” is the core of the brand’s production. Craftsmen use creative and skilled sheet cutting techniques to give each pair of glasses an angular structure and unique texture.

■ XAZTLAN

XAZTLAN is a brand that focuses on sports performance. Its name is taken from the mysterious continent "AZTLAN" in Native American legends, which symbolizes the spirit of exploration of the unknown world and the passion for trends.

The brand was founded by Mr. Nakajima, a Japanese designer and organizer of this exhibition, who transformed his dream of sports glasses into reality and created a series of dynamic and innovative products.

■ ACCRUE

In 2017, the Accrue team gathered a crew of professionals from curators, designers, perfume designers and other fields to launch Accrue Eyewear. Just like Accrue’s subtitle “wear inspired”, Accrue believes that the eyes are the starting point of all cognition, and cognition is the source of inspiration. Therefore, the brand explores sources of inspiration every season and integrates them into its designs.

■ 22º16-38N

Recyclable eco-friendly eyeglasses, not only eco-conscious but also carrying a grand vision: eyewear with a futuristic feel, interpreting eyeglass aesthetics in a bold and avant-garde style! 22° Eyewear (22°16-38N Eyewear) is an eyewear brand from Hong Kong, founded by artist Pazo Ho in 2019. With recycling and sustainability at its core and a philosophy rooted in original aesthetics, it considers the texture and wear and tear effects on materials as part of aesthetics. These elements are incorporated into eyeglass design, creating highly recyclable eyeglasses.

■ Akira Ishiwatari

An eyewear brand founded by designer Akira Ishiwatari, known for his youthful design and bold color choices, is as striking as pop art. With a professional background working for several well-known eyeglass stores, designer Akira Ishiwatari’s designs stand out from the ordinary. The brand name combines three English words: play, plastic, toy, which sets the tone for the entire brand.

■ CRYSTAL

Crystal sunglasses are a high-tech eyewear brand from Taiwan that has entered the international market with its exclusive technology RGB425™. The brand adheres to the concept of “providing users with a good visual experience” and focuses on integrating advanced technology into the design of sunglasses, suitable for everyone who loves outdoor activities.

■ CLAYTON FRANKNLIN

Clayton Franklin focuses on excellent craftsmanship, from design, material selection to detail processing, all reflecting the brand’s pursuit of comfort and exquisite quality. The production process of each pair of glasses is full of meticulous care, showing a high degree of attention to every detail.

■ Absolute Vintage

Absolute Vintage is an eyewear brand from Hong Kong. Deeply influenced by the “modern retro” style, committed to challenging traditional concepts, Absolute Vintage regards glasses not only as optical aids, but also as a fashion accessory that reflects the wearer’s personality, satisfying people’s needs.

■ Chums

Chums is a well-known outdoor product brand from the United States. In this exhibition, Chums brought outdoor glasses-related products such as eyeglass cords, protective cases, and foldable sunglasses, providing players who love outdoor activities with both practical and beautiful options.

■ VAANYARD

VAANYARD is a modern and trendy eyewear brand that aims to combine exquisite elements of design and quality. The design is inspired by urban life, drawing on elements from urban design, architectural structures, culture and global centers of creativity. Every detail of the brand has been carefully customized, including materials, colors and hardware components.

■PADMA IMAGE

Founded in 2010 by renowned Japanese eyewear designer Meiji Hasui, Padma Image is a high-end eyewear brand that embodies both aesthetic elegance and functional excellence. The name "Padma" is derived from Sanskrit, symbolizing the lotus flower, which represents purity and beauty. Hasui began his career as an eyewear designer in 1995 at Sabae Megane, where his deep expertise in the industry enabled him to create eyewear that is both visually striking and highly practical.

Padma Image specializes in handcrafted eyewear made from premium materials such as titanium and acetate, ensuring exceptional durability and refined textures. Every frame is meticulously designed, balancing modern avant-garde aesthetics with timeless elegance, catering to diverse styles and preferences.

This year, Padma Image makes its debut at "RAMBLE METROPOLITAN 2025," an esteemed eyewear exhibition, offering a glimpse into the brand’s outstanding design philosophy and masterful craftsmanship.

■ Nakajima Special Project

A special project born in the spring and summer of 2024, this new brand is managed by Mr. Nakajima. It advocates unique shapes that will not appear on the market and creates special frames that are unique in the world. As the event date is approaching, what surprises will Mr. Nakajima bring us this time?

▌MEIDA - Press of RAMBLE 2025

■ SO! Eyewear Studio / From Taiwan

■ boot_eye / From Japan

■ V Magazine / From Hong Kong