Jins Eyewear’s Robot-Made Frames Arrive in SoCal Next Month

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Now that Jins has set its sights on The Valley, it's finally readying its first SoCal optics outpost in Westfield Santa Anita. Ahead of its Sherman Oaks debut, the Japanese eyewear brand tells us its shop at the Arcadia mall will open Wednesday, June 15th.

As mentioned, the 2,100-square-foot shop will cater to time-pressed specs wearers, who can watch a robot named Kanna create their prescription lenses right before their eyes in 30 minutes or less. Sunnies and optics options (there'll be over 800 of 'em!) range from $60 for lightweight Airframe styles to $100 for classic square silhouettes to $120 for retro-modern frames from Jins's Neo Luxe and Woodtone collections.

In addition, the shop will offer 15-minute eye exams from 20/20 Now, which will instantly deliver your prescription electronically so you can get eyes fitted in no time.