Archive and update: Originally published 6 December 2014. Historical prices, stock and launch language are not current offers. Reader guidance added 8 October 2026; this is not a new hands-on product test.
Design inspiration is not sports certification
The report records a 2014 acetate-and-metal collection inspired by vintage cycling eyewear. That description does not establish impact protection, suitability for cycling or current lens specifications.
Check the actual frame’s bridge, hinges and fit, and ask the supplier or optician about its lenses. Start with our frame-fit checks rather than inferring fit from the archive images.
Original archive report
Kite GB (shorthand for Great Britain) give us a look at their new “TWR” collection of Italian made sunglasses for 2014. Taking inspiration from vintage eyewear worn by cyclists, the frames feature a combined acetate/metal construction for a unique finished product. You can shop the “TWR” collection now at Kite GB.
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