Etnia Barcelona Eyeglasses

About

Barcelona's Creative Spirit in Every Frame Vibrant colors and sculptural silhouettes have been at the heart of Etnia Barcelona eyeglasses since the company's inception. Founded in 2001 by a family who had three generations of eyewear makers to build on, the Spanish brand set out on a mission to convey Barcelona's experimental vibe into frames that would be reliable, lightweight, and comfortable enough to be worn every day. The lineup is grounded in familiar shapes - soft rounds, elegant cat-eyes, defined rectangles. However, these classic styles often receive a whole new, daring personality through imaginative geometry and vivid contrasts. Oversized rims and sharply angled corners pack enough drama for the entire summer, translucent acetate lets light filter through all the whimsical bevels and facets, and layered patterns create depth that puts new, unexpected spins on Etnia Barcelona's stunning shades. Yet all this sculpted splendor remains easily wearable due to carefully considered material thickness and skilful construction of individual components. Every pair of Etnia Barcelona eyeglasses is conceived in the brand's home city, close to its roots. From there, production is taken to the company’s own manufacturing facilities. High-precision machining is combined with assembly and finishing by hand, which gives the eyewear the warmth of the human touch. The brand’s signature material is premium Italian cellulose acetate. Sourced from Mazzucchelli, the variety selected by Etnia Barcelona is specifically appreciated for how durable and malleable it is, as well as for its exceptionally varied color possibilities. Thoughtful shaping and varying thickness allow even the bulkier designs to remain lightweight. Certain collections also make use of titanium and other metals that are combined with acetate into strikingly artistic styles or shaped into slim, airy profiles of their own. The resulting frames are both expressive and comfortable, engineered to be worn and admir