Karen Walker “Metals” is a bold expression of negative space.
We introduced the range with Karen Walker’s first optical collection. Now we present the Metals sunglasses.

“We altered our focus this season with new styles that expose their intrinsic architecture and create a sense of illusion, almost as if the frames float on the face,” says Karen Walker.

The collection introduces a new aviator shape, the JACQUES, as well as metal reworks of classic Karen Walker shapes.  The all metal frames feature sleek cutouts on the front, lending a light and airy feel; jewellery for the eyes.

The stellar color palette includes metallic blue with blue mirror lenses, gold with classic G15 lenses , and silver with metallic silver mirror lenses. Worth noting the entire collection uses air-cushioned nose pads for a finely tuned comfortable fit and Zeiss lenses for superb optics.

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Karen Walker debuts her first ever line of eyeglasses!

The “Metals” optical collection, featuring frames composed entirely from metal, is an exploration of negative space. In true Karen Walker fashion they are bold, chic, and unlike any eyeglasses we have ever seen.

“The lightness of the way the Metals frames float on the face worked perfectly for extension into clear lenses,” Karen says. “There’s an inherent delicacy to the collection that transcends conventional spectacles to become jewellery for the eyes.”

Each metal shape – aviator teardrop ‘Jacques’, ‘Simone’ from ’Super Duper Strength’, ‘Marguerite’ from ‘Number One’ is available for us to customize and fit with you Rx lenses. The color palette includes: silver, metallic blue, and gold. Check it out below…

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Karen Walker releases her limited edition “Superstars” capsule for 2016.

It’s that time of year again, where Karen Walker picks their favorite shades and decks them out for an all-out special edition adaptation. This years “Superstars 3.0″ collection includes fan favorite styles: Number One, Super Duper, One Orbit, and Cosmonaut.

The designer says this year’s range has ‘astronaut-inspired colorways’, with classic black, signature Crazy Tortoise, rose gold hardware, injected with champagne or pink mirrored lenses. Additionally lenses are encircled by rose gold metal, adding a subtle distinct touch.  The sunglasses have an unmistakable fashion forward flair, but remain chic and oh so wearable!

Be warned each piece was done in limited numbers and only given to a select few retailers, so once gone that’s it. Check em’ out below…

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 Just as the summer heats up, Karen Walker’s 2015 Limited Edition “SUPERSTARS” are here!

The New Zealand based designer’s new capsule collection takes inspiration from the “black-and-white photographs of Studio 54 in its heyday.” Composed of six of their most-loved eyewear styles done-up in solid black with gold or silver mirror lenses with matching hardware.

Check out the new limited run creations of the: Super Duper Strength, Harvest, One Worship, Helter Skelter, Creeper, and Maze — and snag a pair before gone.

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The Karen Walker ‘Visible’ collection features a plethora of new exciting designs and colorways. The line-up of sunglasses includes bigger bolder versions of some of Karen Walker’s signature frames, as well as both classic and avant-garde completely new shapes. As always, there is no shortage of color. The color palette ranges from staples, such as black and “crazy tortoise”, to summery hues of turquoise, lavender, orange, and even a gold sparkle (just to name a few). Also be sure to check out the limited edition models with lightly colored lenses.

Karen Walker’s previous campaigns have included vampires, Egyptian gods, and even broomsticks.  But this season takes a more realistic approach for a cause that “aims to highlight, celebrate and acknowledge”. For 2014 they teamed up with the United Nations’ ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative to create fair wage work for groups of micro-artisans located in urban slums and disadvantaged rural areas of Kenya. These local artisans created limited run silk screen pouches, which will come with every frame, in addition to the standard Karen Walker hard case.  The captivating campaign imagery features the very same machinists, cutters, tailors, metal workers and Maasai artisans. Check it out below…

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Karen Walker’s Number One sunglasses are now available in all black for Summer 2013.

Ever since its debut, Karen Walker’s ‘Number One’ sunglasses (appropriately named) have remained among their most beloved styles. A well-fitting feminine shape, the Number One ties together many unique style elements. It features modern angular edges, a pulled up line, and Karen Walker’s signature arrows adorning the temples. Its one of those frames which offers an extremely flattering fit on almost all faces — including celebs such as Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Mena Suvari, who are among those recently spotted in them.

Made in various colors including: “Crazy Tortoise”, “Peach”, “Vanilla Wood”, and now new for summer 2013 it has finally been released in all Black.

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