DRK | The Art of Craftsmanship

THE ART OF CRAFTSMANSHIP

To shape the new, we honor the old.

The ambitious design of DRK Kurai redefines sunglasses, setting a new standard in luxury eyewear.

To realize this vision, we turned to Sabae, the heart of Japanese eyewear craftsmanship. Here, master artisans, carrying forward generations of skill, work with rare, time-honored machines to shape each detail with uncompromising precision.

After multiple refinements, the DRK Kurai emerged in its final form: a fusion of bold design and the enduring spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

An overhead view of a single metallic DRK frame on a precision workshop jig, awaiting the next stage of meticulous assembly.

A custom-engraved brass mold for DRK eyewear, showing its intricate detailing, set in a high-precision milling machine at the Sabae factory.

BORN IN LONDON

Made in Sabae, JAPAN

CENTURY-OLD MACHINES
TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP

In Sabae, history still breathes. Heritage tools. Master artisans. Modern vision made real. Each movement, each turn of a machine, carries centuries of knowledge and precision. Here, tradition and skill converge to bring modern vision to life — transforming raw material into eyewear that is both timeless and extraordinary.

TITANIC EFFORT

We source only the finest titanium - the most durable yet lightweight of metals and shape it into unique frames with exquisite precision.Every curve, edge, and contour is meticulously refined, transforming raw material into a work of art. The result is eyewear that combines unmatched strength, effortless comfort, and a level of detail that defines the extraordinary.

A collection of raw, milled DRK frame components on a wooden workbench, showcasing the solid, sculptural forms before they are hand-finished.

A hand-drawn technical schematic on graph paper, detailing the precise 1:1 scale specifications for a DRK eyewear component, with Japanese annotations.

ELEMENTS
OF PERFECTION

A white-gloved artisan using a precision hand-tool to meticulously assemble the signature twisted arm of a DRK frame, with technical schematics visible.

DRK's founder personally inspecting precision machinery at the Sabae, Japan workshop, overseeing the creation of the masterpieces, with a view of cherry blossoms outside the window.

A macro, close-up view of an artisan's hands meticulously hand-finishing the brass pressing mold for a DRK frame, a process requiring extreme precision.

What you see is design. What you don’t see is the quiet obsession behind it — every component carefully chosen by hand, every detail scrutinized, every prototype built with unwavering determination to achieve perfection.

FINISHING TOUCHES

An artisan's gloved hands, stained from work, skillfully hand-polishing a DRK frame on a high-speed buffing wheel to create a flawless, luxury finish.

The final assembly workbench for a DRK masterpiece: a frame rests on its technical schematics, surrounded by precision hand-tools, pliers, and custom-finishing liquids.

Two artisans in a specialized industrial booth, applying a meticulous, high-performance coating to DRK frames, which are racked nearby awaiting the finishing process.

It is in the final touches that craftsmanship reveals its true mastery. Every surface is meticulously refined, every contour smoothed to perfection, and every finish brought to life with patience, precision, and unwavering care. These subtle gestures, invisible to the untrained eye, transform raw components into eyewear that is not only functional, but a statement of artistry and timeless elegance.