The Movie Shop Ltd Morpheus Style Sunglasses, Rimless/Smoke Lens

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When Morpheus meets Neo, he is wearing sunglasses, despite being inside a house during a rainy night. It's just meant to look cool. They'll shed the shades and trench coats when they need to be more practical. As a result most films which feature actual guns firing blanks (rather than cgfx) will put sunglasses on any actors who cannot stop themselves from blinking. The original Matrix sunglasses emerged from the creative vision of eyewear designer Richard Walker, associated with the eyewear company Blinde Optics. He envisioned glasses that were nothing short of futuristic, setting them apart as unique, unlike anything ever witnessed before. As a result, he meticulously crafted distinctive metal frames for each character in the film.

Discover the latest releases, technical innovations and who is wearing what... From glasses to sunglasses, lenses and frames, we've got you covered. In my view, there is nothing in the creative industry that has such a fundamental impact on someone’s appearance as eyewear. A well-designed pair of spectacles can completely change how people perceive an actor onscreen,” Davies said. Lexy Tom went from being a huge fan of the films to a huge fan who created all the eyewear for The Matrix Resurrections. During the pandemic, Tom was asked to bespoke all the characters via Zoom. Says Tom: “I usually bespoke the talent in person, this was quite challenging as I had to do everything online. I had to create over 10 different versions of nose clip sunglasses for Yahya, who played Morpheus in the film, to make sure it would stay on during all the action scenes and fit him well! One final interesting point - at the start of the film all of the agents' sunglasses are the same shape, but as Smith goes increasingly rogue, his sunglasses begin to take on a new shape (as noted in TV Tropes): I usually bespoke actors in person, but during the pandemic, it was quite challenging as I had to do everything online. I ended up creating 10 pairs of nose-clips to make sure they would stay on during all the action scenes and still look great!" - Tom Davies

British eyewear maker Tom Davies was the filmmakers’ choice to produce new versions of cinema’s most iconic frames for the epic new film The Matrix Resurrections. Neo's sunglasses in The Matrix Resurrections are an original pair called "Neo" designed by Tom Davies. They are a single-lens sunglasses with a spaced section between the frame and the lens on the outer sides. Neo, portrayed by Keanu Reeves, is the iconic protagonist of "The Matrix," and his sunglasses, often called "Neo sunglasses" or "Matrix sunglasses," hold iconic status for several reasons. They symbolise his rebellion against the artificial reality imposed by machines, fitting perfectly with the film's futuristic aesthetics. Neo's character exudes coolness and confidence, making the sunglasses a sought-after accessory for those who admire his style. They have also left a lasting mark on pop culture, becoming a recognisable symbol and emblematic of his character's enduring influence.

they have sunglasses when they are "in power" (destroying stuff) and take them off when they lose power (running from agents) A few years ago, the fashion world posed a question that echoed through runways and city streets: Would the tiny sunglasses trend, seemingly straight out of the future, eventually fade into fashion's rearview mirror? To answer that query, the resounding consensus seems to be, "Not quite yet!" The characters in the Matrix series are synonymous with their glasses so this was the most creatively challenging Hollywood commission I have ever had. It was a huge honour to be chosen to create all of the eyewear for The Matrix Resurrections, and terrific to work with the legendary costume designer Lindsay Pugh and the brilliant production team.’ -Tom Davies

So out-of-universe it was definitely a specific choice for the production team to get a unique, individual design specific to each character. In addition to white rabbit motifs and mind-melting deja vu, The Matrix Resurrections viewers will see the cast wearing a new range of sunglasses designed on commission by designer Tom Davies for the sci-fi franchise’s fourth installment. Better yet, they can then go buy their favorite pair. Morpheus