Hoshi / Bio-Acetate / Butterscotch
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5 stars

5-star rated on Google

Limited edition

Hoshi / Bio-Acetate / Butterscotch

Small, soft-edged and easy to wear every day. A rounded rectangle with a gentle peak at each corner, like the points of a star worn smooth. Hoshi means star in Japanese: quiet, but never dim.


These frames are fitted with high-quality CR39 lenses and feature durable multi-barrel hinges.


Made by hand from plants. You buy one we give one.

Lens: UV400 Brown
Colour: Butterscotch
3 interest-free payments of R 993.33 ZAR with PayJustNow
R 2,980.00 ZAR
  • Ships in 2-3 working days

  • Easy 30 day returns policy

  • FREE carbon positive shipping

BUY ONE. GIVE ONE.

For every pair you buy, we give one to a schoolchild in need. Eye tests and lenses provided by the African Eye Institute.

1% for the Planet Certified B Corporation

How the Hoshi Fits

Ballo
FRAME WIDTH

144mm

LENS WIDTH

52mm

NOSE BRIDGE

22mm

TEMPLE LENGTH

145mm

Ballo

Best on round, oval and heart faces. Medium fit.

Ballo
Frame Information

These frames are crafted from Mazzucchelli bio-acetate, a premium sustainable alternative to standard acetate:

- Made from plant cellulose sourced from cotton and wood pulp

- Biodegradable and recyclable

- Built with robust multi-barrel hinges for comfort and long-lasting strength

This eco-conscious material is produced without fossil fuels, offering durability while minimising environmental impact.

Wear with Purpose

- Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member.

- Buy One, Give One: for every frame sold, we give a frame to a schoolchild in need of glasses. Eye tests and lenses are provided by the African Eye Institute.

- We plant a tree for every pair sold online, and our shipping is carbon positive.

Prescription

Order online: on our prescription frames, choose your lens and upload your prescription when you add to cart (or email it after ordering). Prescription orders ship within 10 working days.

The DIY route: any Ballo frame can be fitted with prescription lenses by your own optometrist.

In store: pop into our Cape Town workshop or stores with your prescription and we’ll handle the rest.

Shipping & Warranty

- Free courier shipping on all eyewear, locally and internationally. Orders ship in 2-3 working days.

- Every pair arrives in a hard magnetic case with a microfibre pouch.

- 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults (excluding lenses), free lifetime repairs (labour is always free) and easy 30-day returns. Full details

5 out of 5 stars
“What an amazing company, I bought a pair of sunglasses six months ago and damaged them quite badly, they repaired them in a few short hours for me as I was only in Cape Town for two days. I'm so incredibly impressed.”
Rayne M. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“Really cool product and an even cooler company - love seeing companies moving in the right direction ethically and environmentally. Love my sunnies and my eyes love me for it.”
Matt K. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“I stumbled upon the shop in Cape Town and found the designs very original. I got myself a pair of shades... made in Cape Town, upcycled and the buy one-give one programme gave a meaningful sense to my purchase.”
Yasmina T. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“It is so cool to have such amazing locally made eco friendly products in South Africa. Thank you so much to all the designers and craftsman at Ballo for all your amazing work.”
Levi M. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“Finally got a chance to get out on to the water this weekend and do some fishing. Your polarized lenses have really been the best add to my gear, really helped my eyes deal with this Cape Town summer sun on the water!”
M.B. · Google review