Alexandre Vauthier and Alain Mikli Spring 2018 Couture Sunglasses Collaboration

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ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER AND ALAIN MIKLI TEAM UP ON COUTURE SUNGLASSES

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by CHRISTIAN ALLAIRE

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of ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

The only thing better than a collaboration? A couture collaboration. Back at his Spring 2018 couture show, Alexandre Vauthier debuted a new partnership with eyewear label Alain Mikli, and now we have a closer look at the sunglasses styles (which are available now).   

The collaboration includes three unique styles including a small rectangular frame—a style that plays into the tiny sunglasses trend of the moment—aviators, and oversized bug-eye frames. Some styles feature rhinestone embellishment for extra pizazz, and they come in sprightly spring colors such as red, purple, white, and moss green.

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ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Alexandre Vauthier launched his namesake label in 2009. Having prior worked for brands such as Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier, the designer instantly brought a unique point-of-view to his own line, which is all about sexy, va-va-voom silhouettes and radical cuts. In Paris, he showcases both his ready-to-wear and couture collections. His shows often include models of the moment, such as Bella Hadid, a regular show opener.

“The collaboration includes three unique styles including a small rectangular frame—a style that plays into the tiny sunglasses trend of the moment—aviators, and oversized bug-eye frames.”

ALAIN MIKLI

The Alain Mikli brand was launched in 1978. The French-Armenian designer creates high-end, handmade eyewear and sunglasses styles. He is particularily known for his work with colorful acetates. Mikli has collaborated on eyewear with a bevy of designers including Issey Miyake, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Jil Sander and Donna Karan, as well as capsule collections with stars such as Kanye West, Elton John, and Grace Jones.