Jins, Japan’s biggest eyewear chain, to open in Manila
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Japan’s largest eyewear chain Jins plans to open in Metro Manila this summer.
Brought in by Suyen Group, the parent of fashion brand Bench, Jins will add a broad variety of eyewear design to the Philippines.
Each Jins store regularly stocks more than 1200 frames, ranging from classical styles to fashionable.
Jins offers a visual experience with stores designed like a pop-art gallery, collaborating with graphic artists and architects from Japan and other countries in designing both the eyewear line and their stores.
Recent collaborators include British product and furniture designer, Jasper Morrison, and Japanese graphic artists and architects Teruhiro Yanagihara and Sou Fujimoto.
Customers usually spend less than an hour having their eyes checked and spectacles prepared at Jins.
Jins has around 60 stores in Tokyo, and 300 nationwide.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who is responsible for bringing Jins to the Philippines?
Who is responsible for bringing Jins to the Philippines?
Jins is being brought into the Philippines by the Suyen Group, which is the parent company of the well-known fashion brand Bench. This partnership introduces a broad variety of eyewear designs to Metro Manila.
Q.What is unique about the design of Jins stores and eyewear?
What is unique about the design of Jins stores and eyewear?
Jins stores are designed to offer a visual experience, often resembling a pop-art gallery. They collaborate with graphic artists and architects from Japan and other countries to design both their eyewear lines and store environments.
Q.How quickly can customers expect to receive their spectacles?
How quickly can customers expect to receive their spectacles?
Customers at Jins stores can expect a relatively quick service. They usually spend less than an hour in total, including having their eyes checked and their new spectacles prepared and ready for collection.
Q.How many stores does Jins currently operate in Japan?
How many stores does Jins currently operate in Japan?
Jins has a significant presence in its home country, Japan. The company operates approximately 60 stores specifically in Tokyo and has a total of 300 stores across the nation.
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