Where is your eyewear designed?
Every Past Midnight frame is designed in-house in Miami by our founders, Carolina & Lauren. From silhouette and fit to color selection and finishing details, each style is thoughtfully developed through several months of sampling to ensure it meets our standards for quality, comfort, and timeless design.
Where is your eyewear made?
Past Midnight eyewear is crafted by highly vetted manufacturing partners in China and Vietnam who specialize in premium eyewear production. We work with the same world-class facilities trusted by leading luxury houses and have carefully selected our partners for their expertise, craftsmanship, ethical manufacturing practices, and commitment to quality.
We source our materials from premier suppliers in Italy and China, including Mazzucchelli acetate, widely regarded as the gold standard in luxury eyewear.
How are your frames made?
Every Past Midnight frame begins as an original design developed in-house by our founders. We do not work from pre-existing frame templates. Each style starts with detailed technical drawings and is refined through an extensive sampling process, with careful attention paid to fit, proportions, color, and finishing details. Multiple rounds of development and revisions ensure every frame looks, feels, and fits exactly as intended before it reaches production.
What materials are used in your eyewear?
Our frames are crafted from premium cellulose acetate sourced from the same world-renowned suppliers trusted by many of the industry's leading luxury houses. Unlike standard plastics, acetate is lightweight, durable, and designed to age beautifully over time.
Our metal styles are constructed from high-quality stainless steel, chosen for its strength, comfort, and lasting durability.
All Past Midnight lenses are crafted from premium CR-39, materials known for their exceptional optical clarity, lightweight feel, and everyday durability. Every pair offers 100% UVA/UVB protection and is designed to deliver a clear, comfortable viewing experience from day to night.
Is your eyewear unisex?
Yes. All Past Midnight eyewear is designed to be worn by anyone.
What are your sustainability efforts?
We believe thoughtful production is better than overproduction. Past Midnight is not fast fashion. We are a small team who operates with a small-batch mindset, producing intentionally to reduce excess waste while ensuring every collection feels considered, special, and purposefully made.
We are committed to transparency throughout our supply chain and work closely with highly vetted manufacturing partners and material suppliers in Italy and China who share our standards for ethical production and exceptional craftsmanship.
Why are your production runs limited?
We intentionally keep our production runs small to maintain the level of quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship that defines Past Midnight. Producing in limited quantities allows us to be hands-on throughout the development process and ensure every style feels exclusive and thoughtfully made.
Why do some styles sell out?
Many Past Midnight styles are produced in limited quantities. Once a style sells through, it may not be restocked or may return in limited numbers during a future production run.
When possible, we open pre-orders on select styles, allowing customers to reserve a pair in advance of an upcoming production run.
What comes with my purchase?
Every pair of Past Midnight eyewear arrives with a premium protective case and microfiber cleaning cloth, thoughtfully designed to help protect and care for your frames.