STATE Optical and Maxwell Have A Vision For A Brighter Future STATE Optical and Maxwell Have A Vision For A Brighter Future The Chicago-based eyewear brand teamed up with recording artist Maxwell to create a limited-edition sunglass style with humanitarian values. The Chicago-based eyewear brand teamed up with recording artist Maxwell to create a limited-edition sunglass style with humanitarian values. February 1, 2021 Three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Maxwell joined forces with luxury eyewear brand STATE Optical Co. to create a limited-edition sunglass style. The collaboration pays homage to Maxwell's first album "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite," with a new style titled REUNION. Drawing inspiration from Maxwell's neo-soul music, REUNION's design is effortlessly elegant. The statement-making sunglasses are available in smoky blue with brown lenses and matte black with blue gradient lenses.