Cloudstory MicroDot XXV — Perforated Metal Fashion Sunglasses

The Cloudstory MicroDot XXV introduces a unique perforated aesthetic into premium sunglasses design, with a frame and temple structure laser-cut from 1.5 mm 316L stainless steel sheet to create a honeycomb perforation pattern of 2,240 individual 1 mm holes — reducing the solid metal frame mass by 38% while creating a distinctive visual texture that is striking in person and photographs exceptionally on social media. The structural integrity analysis behind the perforation layout was conducted via finite element simulation, placing solid material at maximum stress concentration points around the lens mount and hinge zones while maximizing perforation density in the cosmetically visible temple and frame front areas. Dark anthracite lenses in 1.2 mm polycarbonate are set in snap-fit stainless lens rings for tool-free replacement. The perforation pattern is engineered to prevent the frame from acting as a wind sail during cycling or running — airflow passes through the holes without creating the lateral pressure of a solid frame. A silicone layer is bonded to the inner face of the perforated temple for comfortable skin contact without the sharp edge risk of exposed perforations. The hinge is a double-barrel design with sealed bearings — producing a resistance-free, rattle-free action that highlights the frame’s precision engineering. PVD coated in deep matte black. Lens width: 52 mm. Bridge: 20 mm. Temple: 141 mm. Weight: 21 g.