Forget plastic, spectacle frames can now be made from volcanic rock

Can spectacle frames featuring shards of Volvic volcanic rock be the next big answer to green fashion? Photo: AFP

Like apparel, shoes and accessories, spectacles have been in "green revolution" mode for several years, looking to eco-friendly and natural materials, each as original as the next.

Now, a brand has a particularly special innovation to present, with a pair of spectacle frames featuring shards of Volvic volcanic rock. These frames from Wood Light are the fruit of a collaboration involving an optician and a Michelin-starred chef.