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.
EARTH
Constantly inspired by the stirring tales and legends surrounding history’s greatest visionaries, Akoni’s collections aim to channel the spirit of the finest in the design, art, and beauty that surround all of us. This singular dedication is reflected in every one of the company’s decisions, including the naming of collections for the wonders of astronomy and the most impressive exploits of human explorations of the cosmos.
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 & 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
Driven by the desire to undertake and innovate in her field of expertise, Aude Herouard launched her first eyewear collection in 2020, a sunglasses collection characterized by timeless and strong shapes. It is in Rouen, at the world-renowned eyewear manufacturer Le Lanchon that she trained as an optician. 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.
V E N I C E B E A C H
Mr. Leight’s design channels Hollywood in the 1980s, a place slightly more than real—where and when it all started for the Leight’s. The collection reflects the enduring appeal of easy, effortless American style and reimagines it for a new generation. Inspired by the glamour, luxury, and exuberance of the 1980s, Mr. Leight pays tribute to this iconic era by evoking the people and places that have helped to form the idea of Hollywood as a mythic promised land.
T O K Y O
All MASAHIROMARUYAMA frames are made in the Fukui prefecture of Japan. In Fukui prefecture, the history of eyewear manufacturing has developed over a century and their frames are manufactured at an old-established factory in Sabae City. They work with skilled craftsmen to bring each delicate asymmetrical design and detail to life, producing a product that computerized manufacturing methods simply cannot compete with.
S A B A E
Native Sons is named for the young men that returned from the World War and kick started the “Industrial Design Revolution” with both avant-garde and utilitarian designs that are still admired today. With the appreciation of works gone by, Tommy O’Gara (former director of DITA eyewear Asia) and Shinsuke Takizawa (creator of NEIGHBORHOOD) sat down and put pencil to paper to create original, well balanced eyewear designs of the highest quality. Made in Japan and created with simple handcrafted details, using only the best materials available, these products will last a lifetime.
C O P E H A G E N
Founded in Copenhagen in 1997, Ørgreen Optics 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.
O C E A N S I D E
Rose & Co. was founded by David Rose, an eyewear industry veteran who has collected over 20+ years of experience. Rose began his career by packing frames and shipping boxes, to eventually overseeing production and creative at several premium optical brands. ROSE & CO is the result of a career that paid attention to every detail along the way—keeping notes on what matters most.
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.
