A caricature no more: Inside iconic designer Dorin Frankfurt’s next act

At 75, iconic Israeli designer Dorin Frankfurt launches a 3D-printed eyewear collection with Lajo, reflecting on her five-decade career, her signature dark glasses and red lipstick, and her philosophy of accessible luxury and resilience.

Dorin Frankfurt, the 75-year-old Israeli fashion designer synonymous with accessible luxury, is launching a new line of 3D-printed eyewear in partnership with Lajo, a brand under the Israeli optical company 3D EYES. The collection features four frames named EVA, COLETTE, LOU, and ZIGGY, inspired by literature and rock music. Frankfurt, known for her signature dark-rimmed glasses and red lipstick, reflects on her career, including her recent solo exhibition 'Fashion Worker' at the Ashdod Museum. She discusses how her glasses became a shield and later a deliberate persona, and advocates for small-batch, tech-driven design to sustain local industry. Her advice to creators: 'Don't be afraid to fail.' The article frames her as a cultural icon rejecting ageist stereotypes.