With the arrival of Emmanuelle Khanh, Kami brings one of French eyewear’s most storied names to eyewear practices across Australia and New Zealand.
Founded in Paris by the designer of the same name, Emmanuelle Khanh emerged from the artistic ferment of 1960s fashion, where Khanh helped define the era’s New Wave prêt-à-porter movement alongside contemporaries like Britain’s Mary Quant. Her signature look – bold, oversized, softly geometric frames – became one of the decade’s defining images, worn by style icons worldwide, and set the template for eyewear as a fashion statement rather than mere function.
Today, the house continues that legacy from its Paris atelier, pairing artisanal French craftsmanship with a design language that is unmistakably confident: sculptural acetates, sun-ready statement shapes, and refined optical silhouettes moving fluidly between vintage charm and contemporary edge. Collections such as Highlight, Ozone, and Freedom carry the same spirit of authenticity, optimism, and individuality that has defined the house for more than five decades.
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