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Komono
At Silmo 2023, we talked to Anton Janssens, the co-founder of Komono Eyewear, about their fashionable approach on making Eyewear a true fashion accessory, and their recent marriage to that other Eyewear brand from Antwerp, Theo Eyewear.
About Komono
KOMONO brings innovation and contemporary design into the world of accessories.
With its inspired style, surprising color palette and forward-thinking aesthetic, KOMONO has succeeded in pushing limits for over ten years. Founded in 2009 in Belgium by ex-professional snowboarders Anton Janssens and Raf Maes, KOMONO breaks convention and offers a fresh, new proposition. Be it sunglasses, sunglasses accessories, opticals, watches or even ski masks, KOMONO embraces the experimental and proposes a glimpse of the future into the here and now.
Deeply rooted within the Antwerp fashion environment, renowned for its distinct, radical vision, KOMONO renders the avant-garde accessible and affordable.
Its boundary-breaking designs have been worn by some of the world’s most recognizable faces and are stocked by an impressive number of high-profile concept stores, department stores and independent opticians and fashion boutiques.Â
From their renowned eyewear collaboration with the Antwerp fashion academy to award-winning classics such as the Lulu sunglasses or Mono watch series, KOMONO offers the perfect accessory for those in pursuit of style, personality and imagination.
Read more about this brand on TEF Magazine or visit their website.
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Every curve, edge, surface and bend of this frame by Komono is a thoroughly examined detail. Each precision screw, hinge, nose pad and earpiece is a detail that has been painstakingly scrutinized and diligently selected, and Sara is enjoying it to the max! [rl_gallery...
