North Optical carries a carefully curated selection of brands from around the globe.
L O S A N G E L E S
Enhanced attention to detail and an abiding obsession with arts and culture—notably the timeless beauty of the early 20th century Bauhaus movement—guides the design process of AHLEM. The brand exists at the focal point of quality craftsmanship and simplicity.
M I L A N
‘Alba’ meaning new life, founders Piergiorgio and Luca set out with the goal of bringing iconic Italian athletic shapes back to life utilizing modern technology. Alba Optics preparatory VZUM™ lenses offer the best UV protection and unmatched durability. With a focus on product design that is not only beautiful but meets the highest performance standards possible sets Alba in a league of their own.
T O U L O U S E
Anne et Valentin is a brand born from the wild dream of two opticians from Toulouse, a town in the South-West of France. The couple, looking for graphic and original frames for their friends, decided to create what they couldn’t find.
PARIS
Optician turned eyewear designer, Aude Herouard draws her inspiration from architecture, design... and the women in her family. She designs her Amélie, Odile, Françoise, Nicole in organic acetate, a mixture of wood pulp, cotton fiber and binders of natural origin - a more responsible alternative to cellulose acetate. The frames are made in France in a small Normandy atelier. Her glasses, sun or optical, are elegant, timeless and instantly recognizable. North Optical is proud to be the first retailer of her collection in the US.
V E N I C E B E A C H
Garrett Leight California Optical was created in 2010 and is fueled by a group of young, passionate purveyors of eyewear, dedicated to creating classic designs by combining perfect craftsmanship with timeless aesthetics.
SABAE
Founded in 1917 in Fukui, Japan, KameManNen — widely considered Japan's oldest eyewear brand — began as a plating factory before evolving into a full eyewear manufacturer in Sabae after World War II. In 1981, the brand made history by becoming the first in the world to produce titanium eyewear, cementing Sabae's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship. The name KameManNen draws from a Japanese proverb symbolizing longevity, reflecting founder Kikujiro Kimura's vision of enduring quality and timeless design.
T O K Y O
Masahiro Maruyama is a Japanese eyewear brand founded in 2011 on a single, contradictory desire: to create something that couldn't be found in mass production. Built on the philosophy of "unfinished art," the brand finds beauty not in perfection but in deliberate asymmetry and intentional irregularity — the pause before completion where depth and individuality live. Drawing on the meticulous traditions of Japanese craftsmanship, each frame is conceived as a wearable art piece, a medium for identity rather than mere accessory.
C O P E H A G E N
Founded in Copenhagen in 1997, Ørgreen aim is to design strong and timeless frames for quality-conscious individuals all over the world. Their collections are designed and developed in Denmark and made by hand in Japan, known and respected for high standards and irrefutable quality. Individually crafted with more than 100 processes, each frame can take up to six months to achieve its penchant for perfection.
O C E A N S I D E
Every pair of RAEN frames are designed in our California design studio and made to our exact original vision. All of their acetate is a unique and custom combination for our line, and every frame is built with hand-guided cutting, and then hand polished to finish. All of their lenses are manufactured by Carl Zeiss Vision, completing the process that makes every single frame RAEN.
HONG KONG
From natural horn to sterling silver, RIGARDS frames have forged an instantly recognizable style that combines offbeat aesthetics with a quiet elegance, much of which pertains to our spirited craftsmanship and unique use of traditional materials. No less compelling are the signature finishes, imparting nuance and character to the frames and creating a distinctive bespoke element.
MIAMI
TEJESTA is a design-centered eyewear brand based inMiami, FL, inspired by a diverse range of influence and driven by a vision to create collectible, wearable art. Our spectacles are crafted for those who seek distinction and quality, embodying the rugged spirit of the American West and the elegance of Art Deco.
Tejesta creates small-batch collections, each crafted with intention and care—ephemeral in their exclusivity. Our frames are designed to elevate the wearer, merging personal identity with imaginative expression. Combining artisanal craftsmanship with advanced production methods, we produce luxury eyewear that honors the icons of the past while embracing the aesthetics of the future.
A N T W E R P
Theo is determined to design glasses that always incorporate a touch of humor, individuality and a certain ‘edge’. And they’ve stayed true to this vision. Theo has grown into a platform where designers of all kinds (glasses, fashion, furniture, etc.) can work in synergy with a small army of enthusiastic employees at their warehouse in Antwerp. The drive to keep on inspiring and surprising is simply in their DNA. That, and their love for their fans - Theo loves you.
AUSTIN
VADA named for the founder and creative director’s maternal grandmother, VADA a woman who needed no occasion to buy herself jewelry. The brand is steeped in history, vision, and personal style. VADA Fine jewelry began in 2013 in Austin, Texas. VADA Eyes, the brand’s instantly-iconic eyewear, launched in 2020 and represents the most forward-leaning elements in the VADA universe.
