About us
About us
Port Tanger is an imaginative response to a poem set in the city of Tangier. Placed beside the Mediterranean Sea, the open page of a travel diary transformed into a design concept and ethos. Founded in 2020 by stylist Vanessa Reid and photographer Bibi Borthwick and her husband, Port Tanger reflects what a traveler aims to experience with a moving eye for beauty. Preserving familial recollections and personal stories, the cultures and hues of the world are expressed through handcrafted products. The acclaimed fashion expertise of Port Tanger’s founders amounts to idiosyncratic design, creating eyewear as a tribute to the spirit of the seeker – brought to life by their creative community at large.
Collections
At Port Tanger, we strive to foster a dynamic and supportive community for creatives in this fast-paced era of constant change. Our international collaborations offer two Visited By experiences each year, inviting fellow creatives to collaborate on one or more eyewear designs in line with their unique aesthetic, in connection with our two seasonal drops and permanent Icon collection.
Design
Our team's design practice takes the time to recognize and consider not only the current zeitgeist but also the personal stories of each individual, weaving them into singular, idiosyncratic products guided by our family values, ethics, and world perspectives.
We work closely with our Japanese partners to ensure that every frame meets our strict standards of excellence in form, function, and ethics, incorporating innovative molding techniques for maximum comfort and style.
Craft
Crafted with care and precision, every frame at Port Tanger is designed with a one-front, curved structure that perfectly complements the natural contours of the face, celebrating the distinct features of each individual, regardless of gender.
Our frames are handmade in Japan with high-quality hardware inserts, acetate material, and nylon lenses that offer 100% UVA/UVB protection.
Rooted in our six-point emblematic logo on each side of a frame, our family values shine through, with three points connecting us to the
past through the pillars of nostalgia, tradition, and craftsmanship, and three points reminding us to cherish and value the present through the pillars of hope, design, and culture
Photography: Bibi Borthwick