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The Anna-Karin Karlsson edit: 23 frames to buy, in order

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The Anna-Karin Karlsson edit: 23 frames to buy, in order

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This is the Anna-Karin Karlsson edit: 23 frames from the 94 on Coveti, one per style, chosen for wear per dollar rather than for spectacle. The order runs from the frames to buy first, the everyday titanium shapes with one house detail, to the frames to buy when the first pair has earned its keep. Every price is Coveti’s live price on 19 September 2026; every frame is one size, takes prescription lenses and ships with the house case and cloth.

“The ANNA-KARIN KARLSSON brand has in just a few years produced instant classics at the same time as they continue to push the boundaries of couture eyewear,” the house writes on its Our Story page.

Key facts

  • 23 frames, one per style, from $1,450 to $11,090
  • 13 made in Japan (titanium), 10 made in Italy (acetate and steel)
  • 12 stone-set, 11 plain metal and acetate
  • Every frame: Zeiss sun lenses, azure anti-reflective coating, AKK logo engraved on the left lens, one size, prescription-compatible
  • The colourway shown is the editor’s pick; most styles come in three to nine colourways, linked from each listing

The edit

1. 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.

2. Rose et le Rêve Sun Sunglasses in Black Crystal, $2,510

An oversized round acetate frame with the house panther, cast in brass and encrusted with cubic zirconia, stretched along the top of the right lens. 136.7 mm across the front and 53 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

3. Beaming Sky Sunglasses in Black Crystal, $2,190

The Beaming Sky square in solid pearl acetate instead of crystal, on 24K gold-plated stainless steel temples. 139 mm across the front and 69 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

4. White Moon Sunglasses in Emerald, $1,600

A square frame in 24K gold-plated stainless steel with a thin acetate rim, designed for the Into the Night collection to be worn from daylight into the small hours. 149 mm across the front and 51 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Italy.

5. Lioness 2.0 Sunglasses in Black Gold, $3,960

A cat-eye acetate frame under a 24K gold-plated titanium top bar that carries a lion’s head with stone-set eyes. 159 mm across the front and 68 g, an oversized fit made to sit big on the face. Made in Japan.

6. Crystal Mirage Sunglasses in White Gold, $2,990

A rectangular frame outlined in hand-set Swarovski crystals on Japanese titanium, the shape Beyoncé, Fergie, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige have all been photographed in. 150 mm across the front and 48 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

7. 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.

8. Rose et la Roue Sun Sunglasses in Black Crystal, $2,510

A round acetate frame with the crystal-set brass panther prowling along the top of the right lens. 137.8 mm across the front and 53 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

9. Strawberry Moon Sunglasses in Black, $1,450

An oversized square in polished acetate, each corner tipped with a 24K gold-plated claw. 138.7 mm across the front and 55 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

10. Le Chap Sun Sunglasses in White Gold, $1,880

A flat-browed square navigator in pure Japanese titanium with AKK logos engraved along the outer rim. 139 mm across the front and 35 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

11. Billion $ Boo Sunglasses in Gold Emerald, $3,560

An oval stainless steel frame ringed in Swarovski crystals, a bold piece the designer drew from the rap artists she admires. 144.8 mm across the front and 86 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

12. 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.

13. Miss Rosell 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold, $1,880

A lightweight aviator in pure Japanese titanium with a titanium butterfly perched on the bridge and the logo engraved along the rim. 152 mm across the front and 35 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

14. La Vie en Rose Sunglasses in Black, $2,130

An oversized, three-dimensionally curved acetate front with art-deco shell details and 24K gold-plated titanium temples. 149.2 mm across the front and 53 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

15. Shade of Shelly Sunglasses in Black, $2,090

An oversized square carved from a thick slab of acetate into a rippled shell, polished by hand and sold with its matching shell case. 151.7 mm across the front and 76 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Italy.

16. Magic You 2.0 Sunglasses in Black, $3,120

A round stainless steel frame ringed with tapered baguette cubic zirconia stones, each set by hand. 138.2 mm across the front and 56 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

17. Le Boss 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold, $2,700

A navigator in Japanese titanium with a Swarovski-set brow bar and the logo engraved along the rim. 147 mm across the front and 38 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

18. Too Handsome Sun Sunglasses in Amber Tortoise, $2,150

A rectangular frame in acetate and Japanese titanium with gold-plated corner plates and the logo engraved at the temple. 134.4 mm across the front and 41 g, a narrow fit, best on petite and small faces. Made in Japan.

19. Starry Sky Sunglasses in Gold, $5,290

An oversized square shield faced entirely in hand-set cubic zirconia, the most theatrical frame the house makes. 154.5 mm across the front and 128 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Italy.

20. 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.

21. Crystal Nest Triangle Sunglasses in White Gold Green, $2,320

Rimless, diamond-shaped lenses on crystal-set Japanese titanium temples. 142.5 mm across the front and 23 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

22. Chain Nest Sun Octagonal Sunglasses in White Gold Grey, $1,560

Rimless octagonal lenses on chain-link stainless steel temples plated in 24K gold and white gold. 137.3 mm across the front and 35 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

23. Crystal Meringue Sunglasses in Gold, $3,240

A titanium frame with diamond-cut, swirl-edged lenses and a lower rim of hand-set Swarovski crystals, the designer’s fairytale of meringue and monumental architecture. 142 mm across the front and 37 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

How to buy in order

Start with a plain titanium frame, the Claw Voyage, The Claw Pilot, Le Chap Sun and Miss Rosell 2.0 are the four, because they are the frames worn most days and they carry the house signature without the stones. Add a panther second: the Rose et le Rêve for an oversized round face, the Rose et la Roue for a smaller one. The crystal frames come third, Beaming Sky for the pool and the front row, Crystal Mirage for the stage, and the Diamond Editions last, when the collection has become a collection.

“The sun lenses are supplied by Carl Zeiss, featuring an azure anti-reflective back coating and the AKK logo discreetly engraved on the left lens,” the house states on its product pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Anna-Karin Karlsson frame to buy first?

The Claw Voyage, a double-bridge navigator in Japanese titanium with the hand-carved claw temple. It is the house’s most wearable shape and the one that reads as Anna-Karin Karlsson from across a room.

Which Anna-Karin Karlsson sunglasses are the most popular?

The Claw family, the panther frames (Rose et le Rêve and Rose et la Roue) and the crystal-faced Beaming Sky and Crystal Mirage. The Crystal Mirage is the frame Beyoncé, Fergie, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige have all worn.

How many Anna-Karin Karlsson styles does Coveti carry?

31 current styles in 94 colourways, plus earlier-season pieces still in stock, on 19 September 2026.

Do the frames come with a case?

Yes. Every pair ships with the house case and microfibre cloth; the Shade of Shelly and Shade of Sirens come with their matching shell case.

Are Anna-Karin Karlsson sunglasses worth the money?

For a frame that is real gold plated, hand-set with crystals and made in Japan and Italy with Zeiss lenses, yes. The review page sets out where the money goes and which frames give the most wear for it.

Which colourway should I choose?

Gold if the jewellery is gold, black if the wardrobe is black, and a coloured acetate (green, purple, turquoise, red) when the frame is meant to be the only colour in the outfit.

Read next

The Coveti review The price guide The Claw family The crystal frames

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, 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 Claw family, 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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