THE INTENTION

Glasses do more than correct vision — they bring the world into focus, sharpen perspective, and remind us to notice what matters. In collaboration with JINS, Japan’s leading eyewear brand, UPRISERS created a limited-edition glasses pouch for ComplexCon Las Vegas 2025, transforming a practical object into a vessel for reflection, attention, and subtle elegance.

Embedded in this partnership is UPRISERS’ guiding philosophy: “I See You Therefore I Love You.” Seeing clearly is more than a physical act — it’s an act of care, of recognition, and of intention.

“Glasses help bring life into focus. They are practical, daily essentials — yet they carry the quiet power to make moments intentional and clear.”
— Michelle K. Hanabusa, Founder of UPRISERS

This collaboration marks the next evolution of UPRS told by UPRISERS, a premium line born from UPRISERS LAB’s commitment to small-batch, legacy-driven design. It explores how everyday objects — when approached with care and intention — can become reflections of who we are and what we value.

THE DESIGN PROCESS — MATERIALS WITH MEMORY

THE EXPERIENCE — A STORY IN MOTION

The glasses pouch is part of a larger narrative inside the UPRS told by UPRISERS x JINS booth — an immersive environment at ComplexCon Las Vegas 2025 that moves through phases of transformation:

• The Beginning — Materials with Memory: Visitors are welcomed by walls of repurposed denim from last year’s booth, symbolizing rebirth and continuity.
  

• Deconstruction — The Process: UPRISERS LAB designers deconstruct discarded denim and reconstruct it into new forms, demonstrating that beauty can emerge from what’s left behind.
  

• Rebirth — The Object: The limited-edition glasses pouch and UPRS Camo Bomber Jacket embody transformation — turning waste into wearable art.

• The Next Cycle — Reflection: Visitors encounter mirrors and try-on stations where they see themselves framed by the phrase, “I See You Therefore I Love You.”
  

Fashion portraits capture attendees’ individuality, connecting vision, identity, and care through the lens of design.

THE OUTCOME — CLARITY, CONNECTION, CONTINUITY

Visitors leave the booth with more than a product.

They carry a reminder — that even the most practical objects can hold stories of care, reconstruction, and intention.

The limited-edition UPRISERS x JINS glasses pouch, available exclusively at ComplexCon Las Vegas 2025 as a gift with purchase of any JINS eyewear, embodies this clarity in form and function. 

Each piece is a small gesture toward mindful living — where design honors both sustainability and the unseen moments that shape our daily lives.

LAB

At the core of this collaboration is UPRISERS LAB, the brand’s creative research and design studio that merges cultural insight with responsible innovation. Every project begins with a story — a question of how materials, people, and experiences can evolve together. The LAB’s process is iterative, intentional, and deeply human: rooted in preservation, transformation, and clarity.

Through partnerships like JINS, UPRISERS LAB continues to expand how we define value — not just in the things we wear, but in how we choose to see and care for the world around us.

“The booth is more than a display — it’s a story in motion. From discarded denim to a limited-edition functional glasses pouch, it’s part of a reflective experience." — Michelle K. Hanabusa.