OKKIA: Italian eyewear that proves life is too short to wear boring glasses
There are brands that sell glasses. And then there are brands that sell a feeling. OKKIA is firmly in the second category — an Italian eyewear label born from the conviction that the right pair of glasses should not just protect your eyes or help you read, but make you feel genuinely good about the person looking back at you in the mirror.
At BORNISIMO, we carry OKKIA in our physical store in Barcelona and in our online shop, because it fits exactly what we look for in a brand: strong design identity, real quality and a point of view.
Born in Italy, designed for everyone
Founded in 2018 in Prato, Tuscany, OKKIA was created by four people — Alfonso, Massimo, Nunzia and Alessio — who shared a simple but powerful belief: life is too short to wear boring glasses. Authentic and irreverent by nature, they set out to build a brand that values originality and spontaneity above all else, and that translates those qualities into collections that make each person feel unique.
The result is an eyewear brand with a distinctive Italian character — one that draws on the heritage of classic Italian design, reinterprets it through fresh colour palettes and contemporary silhouettes, and delivers it at a price point that makes the choice feel effortless.
Design rooted in Italy, inspired by the world
OKKIA's creative references are wide and generous. Inspired by places, travels, people and their desires, each collection reflects a genuine curiosity about the world and the people who move through it. Some models pay direct homage to the elegance of Italian design from the 1970s; others push towards something more contemporary and bold.
What unites them all is a clear aesthetic sensibility: vibrant colours, considered shapes, and the kind of visual confidence that makes a pair of glasses feel like a statement rather than an afterthought.
Sunglasses built for real life
OKKIA sunglasses offer UV400 (cat.3) certified protection — the highest level of UV filtering for everyday use — in frames that are as comfortable as they are stylish. Designed using soft-touch materials, every pair is shaped to adapt to all face types with ease, so the fit feels natural from the first moment you put them on.
The collection spans a wide range of silhouettes, from classic shapes that anchor any look to more expressive styles for those who want their eyewear to do the talking. Whether you lean towards understated elegance or bold colour, OKKIA has a frame for you.
Every pair comes complete with its own pouch and cleaning cloth — a small but telling detail that speaks to the brand's attention to the full product experience.
Reading glasses that you will actually want to wear
One of OKKIA's most distinctive strengths is its reading glasses collection. In a category that has historically prioritised function over form, OKKIA brings the same design energy to its reading frames as it does to its sunglasses — available in multiple strengths and a wide range of colours, with lightweight frames and high-quality lenses that make wearing them a pleasure rather than a necessity.
For anyone who has ever settled for a dull pair of reading glasses out of habit or convenience, OKKIA is a revelation.
Why OKKIA at BORNISIMO?
We choose our brands carefully, and OKKIA earns its place for several reasons. First, the quality is genuine — these are well-made glasses at a price that reflects real value. Second, the design vocabulary is strong and consistent: OKKIA has a clear identity, and it shows in every frame. Third, the breadth of the collection means there is something for almost everyone, whether they are looking for their next pair of sunglasses or a reading frame they will actually enjoy putting on.
And finally — because it matters — OKKIA is a brand that does not take itself too seriously. It believes in colour, in personality and in the idea that the right accessory can genuinely lift your day. That spirit is very much at home at BORNISIMO.
Discover OKKIA at BORNISIMO
Come and try them on in our store in Barcelona, or browse the full OKKIA collection at bornisimo.com. Find your colour, find your shape, and find the pair that feels like it was made for you.
Because, as OKKIA would say — life really is too short to wear boring glasses.
