AHLEM

Optical frames and sunglasses handcrafted in France. Sculpted acetate, engraved metal and carefully considered finishes.

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About AHLEM

History and workshop

Oyonnax is a community of French eyewear ateliers. During production every pair travels through three specialised workshops and the hands of nine artisans. The constant aesthetic reference is the Bauhaus principles of the early twentieth century: shapes reduced to essentials, decisive thicknesses, bevels and engravings you only see up close. The acetate is paired with metal electroplated in 22-carat gold. From the Journal: AHLEM. Between Paris and Los Angeles · AHLEM Paris Collection.

Lines and models

The names come from the geography of Paris: Rue Mazarine, Rue du Soleil, Place du Louvre, Palais Garnier, Pont des Arts, Champ de Mars, Rivoli, Turbigo, Sacré Cœur. The OCCHIO! selection holds more than 130 frames across optical frames and sunglasses, in acetate and metal. The limited-edition Paris Collection has a double rim: Paris 01, Paris 03 and Paris 04. Other limited editions include Laplace, Pont Lincoln, Lombards, Bagnolet and George V, plus collaborations with Campbell Addy, Globe Specs and Gauchère.

How to choose

The sizes cover a wide range. For a small face: Paris 04 and Rue Léon (lens 44), Petits Champs (44/24), Rue de la Paix (45/24) and Paris 01 (46/23). Medium sizes sit between 49 and 52 mm: Tunis, Bolivar, Rue Mazarine, Rivoli, Rue du Soleil, Carrousel. The widest shapes are Harpe and Marguerite (56), Septembre and Haussmann (56–57) and, in sun, Laplace, 60 mm with an 11 bridge.

AHLEM: frequently asked questions

Where are AHLEM glasses made?

Designed in Venice, California; handmade in small batches in Oyonnax, France.

Why the Paris street names?

The founder was born in Paris: many models are named after the city's streets, squares and bridges.

What are they made of?

Acetate and metal, with metal parts electroplated in 22-carat gold. The Paris Collection is double-rimmed metal.

Can prescription lenses be fitted?

Yes, at the OCCHIO! boutique in Crema or by your own optician.

Where can I try AHLEM glasses?

At OCCHIO!, in Crema, 40 minutes from Milan and Bergamo, and online.

Do you ship AHLEM to Dubai and the UAE?

Yes. Every frame ships from Crema, Italy, by tracked express courier to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates, as well as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Any import duties are settled on delivery.

AHLEM glasses are designed in Venice, California, and handmade in small batches in Oyonnax, France. The brand was founded in 2014 by Ahlem Manai-Platt, a Paris-born designer based in Los Angeles, where AHLEM has its flagship boutique; a second is in New York.

History and workshop

Oyonnax is a community of French eyewear ateliers. During production every pair travels through three specialised workshops and the hands of nine artisans. The constant aesthetic reference is the Bauhaus principles of the early twentieth century: shapes reduced to essentials, decisive thicknesses, bevels and engravings you only see up close. The acetate is paired with metal electroplated in 22-carat gold. From the Journal: AHLEM. Between Paris and Los Angeles · AHLEM Paris Collection.

Lines and models

The names come from the geography of Paris: Rue Mazarine, Rue du Soleil, Place du Louvre, Palais Garnier, Pont des Arts, Champ de Mars, Rivoli, Turbigo, Sacré Cœur. The OCCHIO! selection holds more than 130 frames across optical frames and sunglasses, in acetate and metal. The limited-edition Paris Collection has a double rim: Paris 01, Paris 03 and Paris 04. Other limited editions include Laplace, Pont Lincoln, Lombards, Bagnolet and George V, plus collaborations with Campbell Addy, Globe Specs and Gauchère.

How to choose

The sizes cover a wide range. For a small face: Paris 04 and Rue Léon (lens 44), Petits Champs (44/24), Rue de la Paix (45/24) and Paris 01 (46/23). Medium sizes sit between 49 and 52 mm: Tunis, Bolivar, Rue Mazarine, Rivoli, Rue du Soleil, Carrousel. The widest shapes are Harpe and Marguerite (56), Septembre and Haussmann (56–57) and, in sun, Laplace, 60 mm with an 11 bridge.

From the Journal

AHLEM in Crema, Italy

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OCCHIO! is in Crema, forty minutes from Milan and Bergamo. If you are travelling, write first: the frame will be waiting.

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History and workshop

Oyonnax is a community of French eyewear ateliers. During production every pair travels through three specialised workshops and the hands of nine artisans. The constant aesthetic reference is the Bauhaus principles of the early twentieth century: shapes reduced to essentials, decisive thicknesses, bevels and engravings you only see up close. The acetate is paired with metal electroplated in 22-carat gold. From the Journal: AHLEM. Between Paris and Los Angeles · AHLEM Paris Collection.

Lines and models

The names come from the geography of Paris: Rue Mazarine, Rue du Soleil, Place du Louvre, Palais Garnier, Pont des Arts, Champ de Mars, Rivoli, Turbigo, Sacré Cœur. The OCCHIO! selection holds more than 130 frames across optical frames and sunglasses, in acetate and metal. The limited-edition Paris Collection has a double rim: Paris 01, Paris 03 and Paris 04. Other limited editions include Laplace, Pont Lincoln, Lombards, Bagnolet and George V, plus collaborations with Campbell Addy, Globe Specs and Gauchère.

How to choose

The sizes cover a wide range. For a small face: Paris 04 and Rue Léon (lens 44), Petits Champs (44/24), Rue de la Paix (45/24) and Paris 01 (46/23). Medium sizes sit between 49 and 52 mm: Tunis, Bolivar, Rue Mazarine, Rivoli, Rue du Soleil, Carrousel. The widest shapes are Harpe and Marguerite (56), Septembre and Haussmann (56–57) and, in sun, Laplace, 60 mm with an 11 bridge.

AHLEM: frequently asked questions

Where are AHLEM glasses made?

Designed in Venice, California; handmade in small batches in Oyonnax, France.

Why the Paris street names?

The founder was born in Paris: many models are named after the city's streets, squares and bridges.

What are they made of?

Acetate and metal, with metal parts electroplated in 22-carat gold. The Paris Collection is double-rimmed metal.

Can prescription lenses be fitted?

Yes, at the OCCHIO! boutique in Crema or by your own optician.

Where can I try AHLEM glasses?

At OCCHIO!, in Crema, 40 minutes from Milan and Bergamo, and online.

Do you ship AHLEM to Dubai and the UAE?

Yes. Every frame ships from Crema, Italy, by tracked express courier to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates, as well as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Any import duties are settled on delivery.