The Story Behind the Collaboration
This is a collaboration rooted in something real. Both brands were built in America, by American families, with a conviction that the things we carry should last a lifetime. Korchmar has been handcrafting leather goods since 1917, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio. Art-Craft Optical has been making eyewear in Rochester, New York since 1918 — supplying the U.S. military since World War I, and most recently, outfitting the Artemis II crew.
Together, they honor more than a century of American craftsmanship, utility, and enduring design.
What’s in the Gift Set
Each set includes one Korchmar leather eyeglass case and one Art-Craft frame of your choice — presented in custom co-branded packaging.
Korchmar · The Case
Horween Leather, Hand-Finished in the USA
Full-grain Horween leather sourced from one of America’s most respected tanneries. Hand-finished in Korchmar’s own workshop. Fitted with a discreet interior sleeve for a credit card-sized tracking device.
Art-Craft Optical · The Sunglasses
Aviator & Aviator-B — Choose Your Style
Finished in jewelry-grade 23K Polished or Satin Gold plating. AERO Aviation Technology® lenses in Gold or Blue — the same lenses worn by Artemis II astronauts at Kennedy Space Center. Handcrafted in Rochester, New York since 1918.
As Worn by the Artemis II Crew
The AERO Aviation Technology® lenses in this gift set are the same lenses spotted on NASA’s Artemis II astronauts at Kennedy Space Center in the days leading up to the mission launch.
