Komono

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Overview

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Original statement pieces to tell YOUR story, out loud.
KOMONO is an accessories brand founded in Belgium in 2009 by Anton Janssens and Raf Maes. Its main offerings include sunglasses, optical eyewear, and watches, and it aims to break with the status quo and make new proposals. Guided by the vision that expressing individuality makes the world a better place, the brand emphasizes bringing out individuality through the wearing experience.

Concept

At KOMONO, we believe that when everybody expresses their uniqueness, the world becomes a more beautiful place.

Komono characteristics

Komono: 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 Komono

Trends & youth culture
Adoption of trends and connections to youth culture.
Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.
Minimal & basics
Minimal design and clean everyday staples.

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

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

Related brands

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

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3 brands
Founded
2009-2022
2009 Sub-brand
KOMONO NEXT
Eyewear

An upper-tier offering line using high-performance materials.

KOMONO NEXT is developed as an eyewear line within KOMONO’s lineup that foregrounds premiu

KOMONO NEXT is developed as an eyewear line within KOMONO’s lineup that foregrounds premium materials and precise finishing. It highlights titanium, Renewed Acetate, polarized lenses, and prescription compatibility, and is also featured alongside KOMONO Originals as a permanent section on the website. Within KOMONO, it is positioned as an upper-tier offering with an emphasis on materials and specifications.

2009 Sub-brand
KOMONO Originals
Eyewear

A permanent core line bringing together signature styles.

KOMONO Originals is a permanent line described on the official website as “Original statem

KOMONO Originals is a permanent line described on the official website as “Original statement pieces,” consisting primarily of signature models such as Ana, Liam, and Matty. While KOMONO NEXT highlights high-performance materials and precise specifications, this line brings together the brand’s basic forms and serves as the focus for everyday use.

2022 Sub-brand
KOMONO JUNIOR
Eyewear

A junior line extending the parent brand to children.

KOMONO JUNIOR is a children's line designed for ages 6–11, officially described as replaci

KOMONO JUNIOR is a children's line designed for ages 6–11, officially described as replacing KOMONO's signature with a young, colorful collection. It includes offerings under existing model names such as Liam JR., Lulu JR., and Francis JR., and serves to translate the parent brand's designs for children.

Brands with shared characteristics

Brands that share a country of origin, founding period, category or designer.

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