Arckiv (: Archive) is a London-based fashion house that specialises in menswear fashion inspired by military and workwear. The company was founded in the late 1990s by Fraser Laing.[1] Originally specialising in eyewear, Arckiv eventually became a menswear label in 2010 after its eyewear division became a separate company.
History
Arckiv began as an eyewear specialist in the late 1990s, producing its original designs but being notable for its extensive library of museum grade, antique, prototype and vintage frames, quickly becoming a renowned specialist in eyewear.[2] The company eventually moved into the design of clothing and accessories.[3]
After splitting in 2010 to form two distinct companies, Arckiv became solely focused on menswear, while General Eyewear