MEGANE ICHIBA × Bugcat Capoo: Choose the Frame First, Then Consider the NT$500 Magnetic-Clip Difference
Three frames with lenses cost NT$2,990; the CAP-TW04 with a magnetic sunglass front is NT$3,490. Compare silhouettes, measurements and gift conditions before choosing your everyday pair.
A character-shaped glasses case can make a collaboration irresistible. But the piece that will accompany you to work, out for coffee and into the mirror every morning is the frame itself. Announced in the brand’s October 21 release, MEGANE ICHIBA’s Bugcat Capoo collection places the Taiwanese character on bridges, temples and temple tips, with four models offered in three colors each.
A useful way to narrow the choice is to start with the silhouette, then consider how often you move between indoors and outdoors. The official Taiwan collection page lists CAP-TW01, CAP-TW02 and CAP-TW03 at NT$2,990 including lenses. CAP-TW04, which comes with a magnetic sunglass front, is NT$3,490. That NT$500 difference is between models; it does not mean every frame can be upgraded with the same attachment.
Choose the lines you want to wear every day
CAP-TW01 has a crown-panto outline: a more defined upper edge meets a rounded lower rim. Capoo’s back stripes appear along the temples. If your usual wardrobe is built around plain tops, shirts and knitwear, it is a useful starting point for seeing how much character detail you want around your face.
CAP-TW02 makes a stronger geometric statement with a polygonal rim and curved character details along the temples. CAP-TW03 is rounder, placing little three-dimensional cat ears at the bridge. Rather than relying on a rule about which shape “flatters” which face, compare them with your actual hairstyle, brow line and everyday clothes.
Magnetic sunglass front with a laser-etched Capoo detail
Will you actually use the magnetic front?
CAP-TW04 allows the sunglass front to attach over the optical frame without taking the whole pair off. If you often walk outside from an office or would rather avoid carrying a separate pair of sunglasses, try attaching and removing it in store. The useful question is whether that movement feels easy in your own routine.
The front is still another item to store and look after. If most of your day is indoors, or you already have sunglasses you like, choosing your favorite regular frame is reasonable. The collection page does not clearly specify polarization or UV-protection ratings for the front. Ask the store about those details if they matter to your purchase; a dark tint alone is not a specification.
The measurements show differences the pictures cannot
The official lens-width/bridge-width/temple-length measurements are 53/19/150 mm for CAP-TW01, 54/19/150 mm for CAP-TW02, 53/22/150 mm for CAP-TW03 and 53/18/146 mm for CAP-TW04. Frame heights are 46.8, 47.6, 50.2 and 47.6 mm respectively.
In particular, CAP-TW03 has a wider bridge and taller frame than the other options, so its difference goes beyond the little ears. Use these numbers to compare with glasses you already find comfortable, not as a guarantee of fit. When trying them on, look down, turn your head and speak normally; check the contact points and ask the staff about adjustment.
Separate the included gifts from the anniversary offer
The brand lists a Capoo glasses case and cleaning cloth as gifts with an eyewear purchase. The Capoo storage bag is a separate minimum-spend offer during individual stores’ anniversary campaigns. It is subject to each store’s dates and available quantities, rather than being guaranteed with every pair.
The collection page does not publish one universal spending threshold for that bag. Before traveling to a store, confirm the campaign dates, qualifying spend and remaining gifts. Then bring the decision back to three questions: Which frame will I want to wear regularly? Will I use the magnetic front? What is the total for my chosen model, lens requirements and accessories? The character can be a delightful finishing touch without becoming the reason to buy more than you need.
Sources: the brand’s October 21, 2026 press materials and the official MEGANE ICHIBA × Bugcat Capoo collection page. Prices are the frame-and-lens prices listed for Taiwan. Confirm lens requirements, stock and campaign conditions with the store.
