The house in numbers
94 current colourways checked in stock at Coveti and at the brand on 19 September 2026: 55 made in Japan (the titanium frames, including the whole Claw family) and 39 made in Italy (the acetate and stainless steel frames, including the panthers and the crystal-faced squares). 40 carry hand-set stones and 2 carry real diamonds. The plain titanium and acetate frames run $1,450 to $2,360, the crystal and stone-set frames $2,190 to $11,090, and the range as a whole $1,450 to $11,090 with a median of $2,340. Every frame carries the house’s own measurements, lens, bridge and temple in millimetres and a total width from 126 to 162 mm, and a stated weight from 23 to 128 g.
Editor’s guide: wearing Anna-Karin Karlsson
An Anna-Karin Karlsson frame is the focal point of the look, and everything else is arranged around it: small earrings, a plain neckline, hair off the face, the jewellery matched to the plating. Here is the house method in three looks.
1. The everyday claw
The Claw Voyage Sunglasses in Gold Blue Lens and the The Claw Pilot Sunglasses in Rose Gold are the frames worn most days: classic shapes in Japanese titanium with the hand-carved claw at the temple as the only statement, 46 and 55 g, and the shapes that suit almost every face. Tailoring, a leather jacket, a linen shirt on holiday.
2. The panther and the plain dress
The Rose et le Rêve Sun Sunglasses in Black Crystal carries the crystal-set brass panther along the top of the right lens and needs nothing else: a black dress, a white shirt, a camel coat. The White Moon Sunglasses in Emerald, from the Into the Night collection, is the square to wear with denim at noon and a black dress after dark.
3. Crystal for the front row
The Beaming Sky Sunglasses in Amber, faced with a hand-set Swarovski crystal sheet, and the Crystal Mirage Sunglasses in White Gold, the frame Beyoncé, Fergie, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige have all worn, are the occasion frames. Keep the outfit to one colour. The Lioness 2.0 Sunglasses in Black Gold lifts the face for the evening, and the Claw Plume Sunglasses in Rouge, new for 2026, is the frame to buy when the collection has become a collection.
Fit: one size, judged by width
The house does not size its frames. Every listing at Coveti prints the lens, bridge and temple in millimetres and the total width across the front, and the fit follows the width: under 136 mm suits a petite face, 136 to 145 mm suits most faces, 146 to 155 mm suits a medium to broad face, and anything wider is a deliberately oversized frame. Every frame takes prescription lenses through a licensed optician, the full-rim navigators and pilots most easily. The size and fit guide lists every current style by width and the face shape guide matches the shapes to the face.
| Total width | Coveti fit class | Frames |
|---|---|---|
| under 136 mm | narrow | Claw Plume, Lucky Love, Too Handsome Sun |
| 136 to 145 mm | medium | Rose et le Rêve, Rose et la Roue, Beaming Sky, Claw Aventure, Le Chap Sun, Crystal Nest |
| 146 to 155 mm | wide | Claw Voyage, The Claw Pilot, Miss Rosell 2.0, White Moon, Logo Dude, La Vie en Rose, Shade of Shelly, Starry Sky |
| over 155 mm | oversized | The Claw and the Nest Round, Lion 2.0, Lioness 2.0 |
Every Anna-Karin Karlsson guide
Coveti’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks has written a page on every part of the house, each checked against the live catalogue on 19 September 2026: 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Anna-Karin Karlsson?
A Swedish eyewear designer who started in the trade at nineteen with one of the oldest opticians in London and launched her own house in Stockholm in 2011. The company is Anna-Karin Karlsson Exclusive AB, on Södermalm, and sells in more than 50 countries. The name is often written Anna Karin Karlsson and the house abbreviates itself to AKK.
Is Anna-Karin Karlsson a luxury brand?
Yes: Japanese titanium and Italian acetate, real 24K, white and rose gold plating applied by hand, Swarovski and Preciosa crystals, zirconia, emeralds, sapphires and real diamonds set by hand, and Zeiss lenses. At Coveti the range runs $1,450 to $11,090.
Where are Anna-Karin Karlsson sunglasses made?
The titanium frames in Japan, where the claw temple is cast from a hand-carved mould, and the acetate and steel frames in Italy. The country is stated on every product page; 55 of the current frames at Coveti are marked Japan and 39 Italy.
Who wears Anna-Karin Karlsson?
Beyoncé (Crystal Mirage, Shady Luv), Lady Gaga (The Cat), Jennifer Lopez and Harry Styles (Half Moon), Mary J. Blige, Fergie, Snoop Dogg (Crystal Mirage), Winnie Harlow (Billion $ Boo), Kyle Richards (Logo Dude) and Chappell Roan (Le Swag), per Vogue Scandinavia, December 2025.
Do Anna-Karin Karlsson sunglasses come in sizes?
No. Every frame is one size; the fit is judged by the total width across the front, printed on every Coveti listing, from 126 to 162 mm. Every frame takes prescription lenses through a licensed optician.
How should I care for an Anna-Karin Karlsson frame?
Clean with the microfibre cloth supplied and, if needed, mild soap and lukewarm water. Keep perfume, hairspray, sunscreen, solvents and alcohol away from the frame, which oxidise the real gold plating; store it in the case; never swim in it. The house gives a two-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects.