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Pioneering design. Handmade in Berlin.
MYKITA is an eyewear brand and manufacturer founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2003 by Harald Gottschling, Daniel Haffmans, Philipp Haffmans, and Moritz Krüger. Its main products are eyeglass frames and sunglasses, with planning, design, and manufacturing all carried out at MYKITA HAUS in Berlin. It operates under a “Modern Manufactory” model that combines handcraft and technology, and is characterized by its own engineering.

Concept

MYKITA is a design house for pioneering eyewear.

MYKITA characteristics

MYKITA: 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 MYKITA

Minimal & basics
Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
Sporty & sportswear
Sportswear and styles inspired by physical activity.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of MYKITA 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.

Related brands
7 brands
Founded
2003-2022
2003 Sub-brand
MYKITA LESSRIM
Eyewear

A minimalist line that conveys lightness through ultra-thin rims

MYKITA LESSRIM is a collection distinguished by its distinctive open-frame construction, w

MYKITA LESSRIM is a collection distinguished by its distinctive open-frame construction, with rim widths reduced to an extreme minimum. Precision processing and finishing using ultra-thin rims approximately 0.5–0.8 mm wide achieve a lightweight feel and a visually delicate appearance. It is positioned as a minimalist line that demonstrates advanced processing techniques.

2004 Sub-brand
MYKITA NO1
Eyewear

A core line supporting structural design and everyday use

MYKITA NO1 is a signature collection that carries forward the lineage of stainless-steel m

MYKITA NO1 is a signature collection that carries forward the lineage of stainless-steel metal frames from the brand’s early days, characterized by screwless hinges and structural precision. It reinterprets classic shapes using contemporary manufacturing methods and serves as a line embodying the brand’s core practicality and forms suited to everyday wear.

2009 Sub-brand
MYKITA LITE
Eyewear

A line that combines lightness with everyday practicality

MYKITA LITE is a series focused on reducing and refining frame weight, achieving comfortab

MYKITA LITE is a series focused on reducing and refining frame weight, achieving comfortable wear through slim constructions using ultra-thin stainless steel and mixed materials. The models grouped under “LITE” broaden the range of offerings intended for everyday use and are differentiated from other experimental lines in terms of use and fit.

2010 Sub-brand
MYKITA MYLON
Eyewear

A materials line that embodies technological development

MYKITA MYLON is a dedicated collection made with MYLON®, a 3D-printing material developed

MYKITA MYLON is a dedicated collection made with MYLON®, a 3D-printing material developed by the brand. It offers extremely lightweight, durable frames individually formed using selective laser sintering (SLS), and also includes models combining materials, such as HYBRID. As a line that embodies material technology and engineering at the modern manufactory, it is clearly differentiated in its production methods and expression from the brand’s other collections, which are primarily based on stainless steel or acetate.

2016 Sub-brand
MYKITA STUDIO
Eyewear

A design-led, experimental high-end line

MYKITA STUDIO is a collection presenting design-led, experimental proposals. It focuses on

MYKITA STUDIO is a collection presenting design-led, experimental proposals. It focuses on large shields combining stainless steel and MYLON, as well as models with distinctive proportions (e.g., STUDIO12 / 13, etc.). The collection serves to strengthen visual appeal and trend relevance. Compared with LITE and NO1, which prioritize everyday wearability, it is a line that foregrounds design.

2022 Sub-brand
MYKITA ACETATE
Eyewear

Acetate focused on material expression and sustainability

MYKITA ACETATE is a collection bringing together frames centered on acetate, with proposal

MYKITA ACETATE is a collection bringing together frames centered on acetate, with proposals that emphasize color and surface finishes. The brand adopted Eastman’s Acetate Renew in 2022, and the collection serves to differentiate the materials used and advance efforts toward sustainability in manufacturing.

- Sub-brand
MYKITA DECADES
Eyewear

A retro line that reinterprets styles of the past

MYKITA DECADES is a collection that reinterprets contemporary eyewear silhouettes from eac

MYKITA DECADES is a collection that reinterprets contemporary eyewear silhouettes from each decade of the 20th century. It adapts past forms and details using MYKITA’s structural methods and serves customers seeking retro or vintage-inspired expressions. Within the brand, it is a line specializing in historical references.

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations
2020.02.16

MM6 Maison Margiela

In its first collaboration with MYKITA, the collection featured sunglasses with distinctive frames reflecting MM6’s seasonal theme of “circularity.” They are characterized by MYLON material and bold forms. The release date was around 2020.

2014.04.01

Maison Margiela

For the Spring/Summer 2014 season, a limited release of 10 unisex eyewear styles across two lines, “Essential” and “Dual.” Features include deconstruction and powder coating, among others.

2009.01.01

Maison Margiela

In 2020, released special-edition sunshield-style eyewear with MYKITA under the MM6 name. It features contemporary elements such as MYLON (3D-printed) material and an oversized design.

Brands with shared characteristics

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

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