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The Anna-Karin Karlsson Claw sunglasses: every frame in the family

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The Anna-Karin Karlsson Claw sunglasses: every frame in the family

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The claw is the Anna-Karin Karlsson signature: a hand-carved bird’s claw that ends the temple of every titanium frame in the family, cast in Japan from a mould carved by one of the country’s master eyewear makers, and drawn from the designer’s childhood budgies curling their claws around her finger. This page is the family tree: 7 frames, 16 colourways at Coveti from $2,170 to $11,090, which is which, how each fits, and where to start.

“Rooted in Anna-Karin’s childhood memories and from the bond she shared with her beloved budgies. Perched gently on her hand, they would curl their delicate claws around her finger, a tender yet powerful gesture that left a lasting imprint,” the house writes of the Claw designs on its product pages.

Key facts

  • 7 Claw frames in 16 colourways at Coveti, $2,170 to $11,090, every one made in Japan from 100% Japanese titanium
  • Claw Voyage: the double-bridge navigator, 151 mm, 46 g, the most wearable frame in the house
  • The Claw Pilot: the classic pilot, 149.8 mm, 55 g
  • Claw Aventure: the slim oval, 141.7 mm, 45 g, the most understated
  • The Claw and the Moon: the rimmed round, 141.8 mm, 46 g
  • The Claw and the Nest: the rimless line, Round (162 mm, 41 g), Octagonal 2.0 (144.4 mm, 36 g) and Cat 2.0 (146.5 mm, 44 g)
  • Claw Plume: the angular feathered frame, new in 2026, 126 mm, 46 to 53 g, with two Diamond Editions
  • Plating: real 24K gold, white gold and rose gold, and black on the Black colourways

Where the claw comes from

The house tells the story on every Claw product page: the designer’s childhood budgies, perched on her hand, curling their claws around her finger. The claw is cast in titanium from a mould hand-carved in Japan and finished by hand in real gold, and it is the same claw on every frame in the family, which is why the Claw Voyage Sunglasses in Gold Blue Lens and the Claw Plume Sunglasses in Rouge read as siblings across a room despite sharing nothing else.

Which claw for which brief

Every day: the Claw Voyage Sunglasses in Gold Blue Lens and the The Claw Pilot Sunglasses in Rose Gold, the two classic shapes with the claw as the only statement. Small and precious: the Claw Aventure oval. Light and modern: the rimless Claw and the Nest in Round and Octagonal 2.0. Evening: the rimless winged Cat 2.0. Statement: the Claw Plume, and its Diamond Editions with real diamonds.

Fit

The rimless Round and the Pilot are the widest at 162 and 149.8 mm and suit a broad face; the Voyage at 151 mm suits most; the Aventure, the Moon and the Octagonal 2.0 at 141 to 144 mm are the medium fits; the Plume at 126 mm is the narrow one. Every frame is one size and takes prescription lenses, the full-rim shapes most easily.

Colourways

The family comes in Black, Black White Diamond Edition, Gold, Gold Azure, Gold Blue Lens, Gold Violet, Gold White Diamond Edition, Rose Gold, Rouge, Summer Green, White Gold, White Gold Blush. Gold with a grey lens is the classic Voyage; Black Grey the classic Nest; Rose Gold and White Gold the softer platings; the Diamond Editions carry real diamonds on the Plume.

The frames

1. The Claw & the Nest Cat 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold Violet, $2,170

Rimless, winged cat-eye lenses on the claw temples, a shape that sits somewhere between couture and comic book. 146.5 mm across the front and 44 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

2. The Claw & the Nest Octagonal 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold Azure, $2,170

Rimless octagonal lenses on the hand-carved claw temples. 144.4 mm across the front and 36 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

3. Claw Aventure Sunglasses in Gold, $2,340

A slim oval in Japanese titanium with the hand-carved claw temples, the most understated frame in the Claw family. 141.7 mm across the front and 45 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

4. Claw Voyage Sunglasses in Gold Blue Lens, $2,340

A double-bridge navigator in Japanese titanium, its temples finished with the hand-carved claw that has become the house signature. 151 mm across the front and 46 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

5. The Claw & the Moon Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $2,360

A round rimmed frame in Japanese titanium with the claw temples, the fuller-rimmed sister of the Nest Round. 141.8 mm across the front and 46 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

6. The Claw Pilot Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $2,360

A classic pilot in Japanese titanium, the lens rims plain and the temples carved into the house claw. 149.8 mm across the front and 55 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

7. Claw Plume Sunglasses in Gold White Diamond Edition, $11,090

An angular frame drawn from the designer’s fascination with birds, feathered lines cut in Japanese titanium and finished with the claw temples. 126 mm across the front and 46 g, a narrow fit, best on petite and small faces. Made in Japan.

“Crafted from 100% Japanese titanium. The claw temple design is cast from a mold that has been meticulously hand-carved to perfection by one of Japan’s most renowned eyewear masters,” the house writes on every Claw product page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Anna-Karin Karlsson claw sunglasses?

The family of Japanese titanium frames whose temples end in a hand-carved bird’s claw: Claw Voyage, The Claw Pilot, Claw Aventure, The Claw and the Moon, The Claw and the Nest (Round, Octagonal 2.0, Cat 2.0) and the Claw Plume.

Which claw frame should I buy first?

The Claw Voyage, a double-bridge navigator, 151 mm and 46 g, in Gold with a grey lens. The Claw Pilot is the alternative for a face that suits a pilot.

Are the claw sunglasses heavy?

No. They are titanium, 36 to 55 g, and the claw is hollow-cast. The rimless Octagonal 2.0 is 36 g.

What is the difference between The Claw and the Nest and The Claw and the Moon?

The Nest is rimless (the lens is held by the temples alone); the Moon has a full rim. Both are round; the Nest also comes in Octagonal 2.0 and Cat 2.0.

Is the claw real gold?

Yes. The house states real 24K gold, white gold and rose gold plating, applied by hand, on every claw frame.

What is the Claw Plume?

The newest Claw frame: angular, feathered lines in titanium with the claw temple, in Rouge, Summer Green and two Diamond Editions set with real diamonds.

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More Anna-Karin Karlsson guides

Every Anna-Karin Karlsson page by Coveti’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Anna-Karin Karlsson, The edit, Who is Anna-Karin Karlsson?, History timeline, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake and dupes, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs Schiaparelli, Size and fit guide, Prescription lenses, Face shape guide, New arrivals 2026, Men’s sunglasses, The panther frames, Crystal frames, Lion and Lioness, Diamond and limited editions, Cat-eye, Round, Aviators and pilots, Oversized, Rimless, Acetate, Titanium, Gold, Black, Tortoise and caramel, Pink and red, Green and purple.

Sources and method

Checked on 19 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Coveti. Product facts, the materials, stones, plating, lens supplier, dimensions, weights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the designer’s biography and the wearers come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.

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