[This brand was originally posted in 2016 and the concept was awesome. Sunglasses made from recycled lobster traps. The brand does not appear to be in business but I am sharing because the concept is so cool]

Things I miss about New England autumns: Everything.

There’s a constant tension in the air as summer clings and fall takes over- Summer flings give way to fall crushes, vibrant green leaves are overcome by brilliant shades of red and orange, and relaxation turns to anticipation.

The differences here and underwhelming. I thought of that last night as I chatted with my friend over chamomile margaritas. It’s funny, I think we were both going through a sort of mini-self reflection thing last night. We were kind of… carrying on two separate conversations- but it worked, because the sentiment was the same.

Anyway- I say all of this because I love things that remind me of home. It doesn’t get more N.E. than Traps Eyewear. I am obsessed with their Instagram page. Buy here. About the brand:

Traps Eyewear is the brainchild of John Turner and Daniel Dougherty. John is a young entrepreneur who wanted to create a lifestyle brand that paid homage to the beautiful coastal state he was raised in. Having a passion for both eyewear and repurposed wood, John began experimenting with oak from salvaged lobster traps. The cold New England seas battered and weathered the oak traps creating a material deserving of a second life. A combination of the fine detail found in the oak’s grain along with the quality of craftsmanship and standards necessary when creating premium custom eyewear helped to mold the Traps Eyewear brand.

Daniel Dougherty has a background in brand development and close ties to many fashion labels from NY to LA. Daniel approached John when Traps sunglasses was in its infancy with ways to grow and mold Traps into a Maine brand that represented their love for the New England coast. More than just an eyewear brand, Daniel saw Traps as a lifestyle brand; a brand that invokes memories and emotions tied to a connection to the northeastern coastline from the tip of the Cape to the rocky beaches of Bar Harbor.

Together, their ideas and aspirations came to form Traps Eyewear. The Traps Eyewear brand uses untraditional materials to create classic eyewear styles while paying respect and admiration to the beautiful New England coast.