Alaia Sunglasses: Mask, Aviator, Oval and Every Frame Explained

Alaia sunglasses are made in Italy in acetate and metal, with the house signature on the temples. The range leans towards strong, graphic shapes, especially the mask, a wide wraparound frame. US Google searches for “alaia sunglasses” run at about 2,400 a month. Coveti carries 35 pairs of Alaia sunglasses from $570 to $820, across 10 frame shapes. This guide explains each frame and how to choose.

Key facts

• At Coveti: 35 pairs on 14 October 2026, $570 to $820.
• Materials: acetate and metal; the signature is on the temples.
• Frames: mask, rectangular mask, aviator mask, butterfly, melted square, melted rectangular, oval, cat eye and square aviator.
• Made in: Italy, on every Alaia shoe, bag and accessory product page we checked.

Mask frames

The mask is the Alaia signature in eyewear: a wide, tapered frame that wraps the face. The Mask Sunglasses come in acetate and metal, the Rectangular Mask is squarer and the Aviator Mask combines the mask with an aviator shape. Mask frames suit oval and heart shaped faces and anyone who wants a strong look.

Butterfly and cat eye

The Butterfly Sunglasses lift at the outer corners and suit round and square faces. The Cat Eye is the more classic version.

Melted, oval and square

The Melted Square and Melted Rectangular frames have softened, rounded edges. The Oval Sunglasses are the easiest everyday frame, and the Square Aviator is the metal option.

Every frame at a glance

Live Coveti catalogue.

Colours

The Alaia frames at Coveti come in 8 colour families. Black is the easiest; havana and dark havana are the tortoiseshell shades; there are also transparent crystal, silver metal, red and blue frames. A tortoiseshell mask is softer than a black one and suits warmer colouring.

How to wear them

A mask frame is a statement, so pair it with simple clothes: a white shirt, a black knit, a linen dress. Oval and cat eye frames are the everyday choice. Coordinate the frame with your bag hardware, silver frames with silver hardware, and the look holds together.

How to choose

Choose a frame that contrasts with your face shape: angular frames for round faces, rounder frames for square faces. Check the width: a mask frame should not extend far past the face. Tortoiseshell havana and black are the easiest colours; a coloured frame is the statement.

How Alaia eyewear compares

Saint Laurent is the label for slim, sharp Parisian frames, and Loewe for playful, craft-led shapes. Alaia sits between them: graphic, sculptural frames, especially the mask, that look like part of the outfit rather than an afterthought. At $570 to $820, they are also one of the most accessible ways into the house, alongside the jewellery.

Caring for sunglasses

Clean the lenses with the cloth provided, never on clothing, and keep the frame in its case when it is not worn. Avoid leaving acetate frames in a hot car.

Alaia sunglasses to buy

1. Oval Sunglasses in Black, $570

Oval Sunglasses. Alaia Signature On The Temples. Composition 100% acetate. Made in Italy.

2. Rectangular Sunglasses in Crystal, $630

Thick frame rectangular sunglasses. Alaia signature on the temples. 100% acetate fibre. Made in Italy.

3. Aviator Mask Sunglasses in Black, $660

Aviator mask sunglasses. Alaia signature on the temples. 100% acetate fibre product. Made in Italy.

4. Melted Rectangular Sunglasses in Black and Grey, $660

Half rim rectangular sunglasses. Alaia signature on the temples. 100% acetate fibre. Made in Italy.

5. Melted Square Sunglasses in Black and Grey, $660

Square-frame sunglasses. Alaia signature on the temples. 100% acetate fibre. Made in Italy.

6. Butterfly Sunglasses in Black, $690

Large frame butterfly shaped sunglasses. Alaia signature on temples. 100% acetate fibre. Made in Italy.

7. Mask Sunglasses in Blue, $690

Tapered rectangular mask sunglasses. Alaia signature on temples. 100% acetate fibre. Made in Italy.

8. Rectangular Mask Sunglasses in Black, $690

Rectangular mask sunglasses. Alaia signature on temples. 100% acetate fibre. Made in Italy.

Buying Alaia at Coveti

Every piece is authentic and checked before dispatch, and ships worldwide by insured express courier (DHL Express and FedEx International Priority). On US orders Coveti covers the majority of import duties, and the delivery FAQ has the detail; most other regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid. Shoes are listed in the EU sizes the house makes, with sold out sizes shown as unavailable. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.

Frequently asked questions

Where are Alaia sunglasses made?

In Italy.

How much are Alaia sunglasses?

$570 to $820 at Coveti on 14 October 2026.

What are Alaia mask sunglasses?

Wide, tapered wraparound frames, the most recognisable Alaia eyewear shape.

What are Alaia sunglasses made of?

Acetate and metal.

Which Alaia sunglasses suit a round face?

Angular frames such as the Rectangular Mask and the Butterfly.

Do Alaia sunglasses come in tortoiseshell?

Yes, in havana and dark havana on several frames.

Read next

Who was Azzedine Alaia, corset belts, the Alaia bags guide, brands like Alaia.

More Alaia guides

Who was Azzedine Alaia, the Alaia ballet flats guide, the Alaia bags guide, the Alaia shoes guide, the Alaia size guide, and the full Alaia collection at Coveti.

Sources and method

Checked on 14 October 2026 by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Product facts (materials, heel heights, dimensions, sizes and country of manufacture) are the brand’s own product-page text; prices and counts are the live Coveti catalogue on that date and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked it was left out.

• maison-alaia.com, Accessories: product pages read on 14 October 2026
• DataForSEO Google Ads search volume, United States, read 14 October 2026
• Coveti, logistics and returns protocol
• Coveti live catalogue, 14 October 2026: prices, sizes and stock

Gemma Deeks is Fashion Editor at Coveti. Prices, sizes and stock on this page were checked against coveti.com and maison-alaia.com on 14 October 2026.