6 Arab-owned sunglasses brands to shop this summer

6 Arab-owned sunglasses brands to shop this summer

Fashion brands are rolling out fresh launches just in time for sunglasses season. From new drops to cult favorites, here are six Arab-owned labels to shop for your summer shades.

  1. Hadid Eyewear
    Hadid Eyewear
    Founded by Mohamed Hadid — father of Bella and Gigi — and his daughter Alana, the family label is back after a hiatus with a new four-style collection.
  2. Karen Wazen
    Karen Wazen
    The Lebanese influencer’s signature eyewear line, worn by the likes of Dua Lipa and Cardi B, has expanded with a debut menswear collection.
  3. Hadia Ghaleb
    Hadia Ghaleb
    The Egyptian entrepreneur’s brand extends into eyewear with neo-futuristic, oversized frames — some stamped with Arabic calligraphy — and counts Jennifer Lopez and Kesha among its fans.
  4. Okhtein
    Okhtein
    The famed Egyptian handbag brand now makes eyewear too, producing its sunglasses in Italy across a range of designs and colors.
  5. Ahlem Eyewear
    Ahlem Eyewear
    French Tunisian designer Ahlem Manai-Platt has built a loyal following, with Seth Rogen, Beyonce, Robert Downey Jr and Idris Alba among her famous fans.
  6. Nile Eyewear
    Nile Eyewear
    The Egyptian label counts some of the region’s biggest stars among its clients, from Yousra to Amina Khalil, and has been championed by Jennifer Lopez.