DōkōMotto

DokoMotto Vintage Sunglasses: Radical Minimalism and Industrial Poetry

At the intersection of experimental design and optical craftsmanship, DokoMotto is a cult brand, reserved for discerning aesthetes and collectors. At Vision Janine , we have carefully selected and restored an exclusive collection of vintage DokoMotto sunglasses , for those looking to wear a different look—pure, graphic, and deeply stylish.

🧬 The DNA of DokoMotto: Pure form, rare function

Little known to the general public, DokoMotto is an independent brand, born from a singular vision: to create glasses as one designs an architectural structure - austere, poetic, functional . Each model is distinguished by an extreme minimalist design, precise technical details , and a perfect balance between raw material and subtle lines .

📜 A discreet story, an underground cult

Appearing in the 90s-2000s in the cutting-edge circles of optical design, DokoMotto has conquered a niche of insiders: designers, architects, photographers... Produced in very small series, often by hand in Japan or Europe , its glasses have become rare pieces , difficult to find, but recognizable among thousands by their conceptual and soberly futuristic look .

🔎 The eyeglass object, between industrial art and introspection

DokoMotto glasses don't seek to flatter—they challenge. They reflect a raw relationship with the object , between rigor and lightness. Designed to last, often in titanium, raw acetate, or steel , they fascinate with their lack of artifice and their aesthetic consistency. A quiet luxury , the opposite of noise.

👓 Focus on the iconic DokoMotto models

  • Ultra-thin titanium frames : extreme lightness, geometric simplicity.

  • Glasses without visible hinges : a single, pure and linear design.

  • Conceptual shapes : perfect circles, neat rectangles, flattened ovals.

  • Industrial finishes : brushed metal, visible screws, minimalist rivets.

  • Graphic branches : sometimes wireframe, sometimes broad, always radical.

💸 A rare piece at a fair price

🎯 Our vintage DokoMotto models are offered between €180 and €360 , justified by:

  • Their original artisanal production , often confidential

  • Their rare availability on the secondary market

  • The careful restoration work , piece by piece

  • The installation of new UV400 sunglasses , sober and perfectly integrated into the design (CR39, mineral or polycarbonate)

🔧 A demanding and discreet restoration

Respecting the DokoMotto spirit means not overdoing it . Our interventions are precise, silent, invisible :

  • Professional cleaning , without altering matte or raw finishes

  • Adjustment of screws and technical rebalancing

  • Very light polishing to preserve the original appearance

  • New hand-applied lenses , neutral or smoked tint, depending on the model

  • Final quality control , combining comfort, structure and minimal aesthetics

🌿 The choice of conceptual and sustainable luxury

Buying a restored vintage DokoMotto pair means:

  • Claim a personal, independent style, without logos or clichés

  • Preferring sustainability to disposability , craftsmanship to marketing

  • Wear a designer object that stands the test of time and fashion

🧐 Did you know?

Some DokoMotto models do not bear any visible signature : a deliberate choice to let the form speak, not the brand. They are identifiable only by their construction , and sometimes numbered.

💎 Why collect DokoMotto glasses?

  • For their unique aesthetic , between contemporary art and industrial design

  • For their absolute rarity on the market

  • For their manufacturing quality , often by hand

  • For a radical, silent, and intensely personal look

The brand's DNA

Peu connue du grand public, DokoMotto est une marque indépendante, née d’une vision singulière : créer des lunettes comme on conçoit une structure architecturale — austère, poétique, fonctionnelle. Chaque modèle se distingue par un design minimaliste extrême, des détails techniques précis, et un équilibre parfait entre matière brute et lignes subtiles.

His story

Encore confidentielle, la marque DōkōMotto est apparue sur le marché de la lunetterie dans les années 1980-1990, période marquée par l’émergence de créateurs indépendants en Europe et au Japon. Produites en séries limitées, ses lunettes reflètent l’esprit de cette époque : expérimenter les formes, jouer sur la matière et affirmer une identité forte. Peu diffusées à grande échelle, elles circulaient surtout dans les boutiques spécialisées et auprès d’amateurs avertis.

The iconic frames

- Montures oversize géométriques : acétates colorés, formes carrées ou anguleuses.

- Séries bicolores : contrastes de teintes franches (rouge/noir, bleu/translucide).

- Montures sculptées : branches travaillées et reliefs audacieux.

- Jeux de transparence : acétates translucides associés à des verres colorés.

- Chaque modèle exprime un design affirmé, à la frontière entre accessoire de mode et objet artistique.

Did you know?

Certaines séries DōkōMotto étaient produites en éditions limitées pour des créateurs de mode partenaires, ce qui explique la rareté de ces modèles aujourd’hui sur le marché du vintage. Ces collaborations discrètes, parfois non documentées, renforcent leur intérêt auprès des collectionneurs.

Why collect them?

Les lunettes DōkōMotto vintage séduisent par leur design singulier, leur rareté sur le marché actuel et leur appartenance à l’histoire des créateurs indépendants des années 80-2000. Elles constituent des pièces de collection intéressantes pour les amateurs de lunetterie expressive, où chaque monture se distingue comme un objet de caractère.
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Who are we ?

Vision Janine repairs and restores the most beautiful vintage frames, lovingly collected, in her workshop near Lyon.

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