Katharine Hamnett

Katharine Hamnett founded her label in London in 1979 and became known in the 1980s for the oversized slogan t shirts and for her early commitment to ethical and organic production. Her eyewear of the 1990s, produced in Japan under licence, with chain details, small lenses and metal frames, has become a collector's category alongside the clothing.

The AKAIBU archive holds Katharine Hamnett sunglasses from the 1990s, including chain and metal frames from the KH series such as KH017, KH019 and KH028, in silver and other finishes.

Katharine Hamnett frames carry the model number and the made in Japan mark on the temple. We check these details on every piece before listing.

Every piece in this collection is examined and authenticated in house in Vienna before it is listed. We ship worldwide with tracked delivery, and our showroom in Vienna can be visited by appointment. If you own Katharine Hamnett pieces you would like to sell, see Consign with AKAIBU. If you are looking for a specific piece that is not listed, our Sourcing service can search for it.