Alain Mikli

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Overview

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Frames to see as well as be seen.
ALAIN MIKLI is a French eyewear brand founded in Paris in 1978 by Alain Mikli (real name Alain Miklitarian). The brand focuses on handmade glasses and sunglasses, with designs featuring color and its distinctive acetate as signatures. Its brand philosophy is “To see as well as be seen,” and its offerings include lines such as Starck Eyes and numerous collaborations. Acquired by Luxottica (now EssilorLuxottica) in 2013, the brand is distributed internationally.

Concept

Design that positions eyewear as a means of self-expression, with color and distinctive acetate as signatures.

Alain Mikli characteristics

Alain Mikli: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Alain Mikli

Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.
Avant-garde & designer
Avant-garde design and expressions of a designer’s individuality and artistry.
Luxury & heritage
Position in the luxury market and connections to fashion history and culture.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Alain Mikli relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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3 brands
Founded
1992-2005
1992 Sub-brand
Mikli par Mikli
Eyewear

An accessible line suited to everyday wear

Mikli par Mikli was a brand designation used from the 1990s onward, circulating as a label

Mikli par Mikli was a brand designation used from the 1990s onward, circulating as a label for a range of more classic/casual models distinct from Alain Mikli’s core collection. Frames bearing the “Mikli par Mikli” designation can be found in the vintage market and distribution, and the line was positioned to suit everyday dress by simplifying design elements of the parent brand.

1998 Sub-brand
Miklivision
Eyewear

A technology-oriented line exploring imaging functions

Miklivision was a technology-oriented spin-off project/line pursued by Alain Mikli around

Miklivision was a technology-oriented spin-off project/line pursued by Alain Mikli around 1998, developed as an attempt to integrate imaging functions, such as micro video cameras, into frames. Prototypes and limited product releases were undertaken for applications such as stage filming, broadcasting, and practical use, and it was presented as a technology-experimental spin-off line.

2005 Sub-brand
Mikli Studio
Eyewear

A sub-line for nurturing young designers

Mikli Studio is a sub-label launched by Alain Mikli in 2005. It aims to support young desi

Mikli Studio is a sub-label launched by Alain Mikli in 2005. It aims to support young designers in bringing their own collections to market by providing access to the company’s technology, patents, production capabilities, and distribution know-how. Its first release was a collection by Alyson Magee, featuring products that gave concrete form to the designer’s distinctive expression, including eyewear made with French cellulose acetate and detachable replacement temples. It is positioned to complement new design perspectives while drawing on the parent brand’s manufacturing capabilities.

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