Over 50% of people worldwide wear glasses, and most of us will own multiple pairs of sunglasses in our lifetime, yet by who, how, and from what they are made of, is rarely discussed.

We’re on a mission to change that.

At MONC we put quality, provenance and material honesty in the same breath of importance as aesthetic.

We design, craft and repair eyewear with a circular approach, sourcing our materials locally, producing in micro-batches, and championing craftsmanship to make products that stand the test of time.

Our new packaging harnesses the potential of agricultural waste and fungi, one of the world’s oldest natural recycling systems.

Grown from mycelium, the root-like system of fungi, our new packaging is home compostable within 45 days.

Upon returning to the earth, its carbon remains safely locked away, all the while nourishing the soil with helpful nitrates.