Rediscover Your Essentials: Emmanuelle Khanh's Newest Frames

No one serves iconic eyewear like Emmanuelle Khanh. Born in Paris and raised on fashion’s front lines, the brand has never played it safe—and thank goodness. Chunky silhouettes, daring palettes, and that unmistakable retro-future flair? It’s all still here, only sharper. And just when you thought statement eyewear had peaked, Khanh’s latest proves there’s always another gear. If your glasses need to work as hard as your wardrobe, it’s time to take a look at what the French powerhouse is offering this season!

Back in the '70s, Emmanuelle Khanh didn’t just start a brand—she carved out a visual identity that’s become a fashion religion for bold souls. Her frames are an ode to outsized glamour, yes, but also to power, to presence, to the kind of woman who doesn’t need to explain her taste. Founded in the heart of Paris, the house blends sculptural shapes with unexpected softness. Think bold jawlines of acetate offset by milky pastels, translucent fades, or blush-toned neutrals that whisper rather than shout. Think New Wave actress who also reads Le Monde and drives a vintage Porsche. That’s what Emmanuelle Khanh has been from the beginning—and that’s what it remains now, half a century later. Under current artistic director Eva Gaumé, the brand has stayed fearless, but with smarter lines, sharper cuts, and playful collaborations that keep it decades ahead of boring.

Cut from premium Mazzucchelli acetate that catches light like lacquered wood, with precision metalwork in gold or brushed palladium, these frames are the result of old-world technique dialed up by modern audacity—equal parts precision and poetry. Every hinge, every contour, every gradient lens feels like a deliberate gesture. Nothing is random, and nothing is disposable. Crafting eyewear that sits on your face like it was always meant to be there, Emmanuelle Khanh keeps proving, again and again, that style can be intelligent, that elegance can be defiant, and that true luxury lives in the details only the wearer fully understands.

• Bold, Oversized Frames: Sculpted with precision, each curve of Emmanuelle Khanh’s glasses exudes an air of vintage sophistication while simultaneously embracing modern flair. The oversized design ensures that every glance is met with an unmistakable, bold profile that redefines your everyday aesthetic.
• Timeless Parisian Craftsmanship: Every Emmanuelle Khanh pair is a work of art, painstakingly engineered by master artisans from the iconic ateliers of France. The attention to detail—from the precise cut of the acetate to the finishing touches on the temples—offers a level of elegance that feels uniquely French.
• Innovative, Customizable Fit: With comfort and style in perfect harmony, Emmanuelle Khanh glasses adapt to your face like a second skin. The adjustable components ensure a tailored fit that’s as unique as you are, keeping you comfortable through long days and endless adventures.
• Sustainable Style with a Conscience: Emmanuelle Khanh blends high fashion with eco-friendly practices, using responsibly sourced materials that reduce environmental impact. Now, you can look fiercely chic while knowing you’re making a positive impact on the planet.
• Unconventional Palettes and Finishes: From unexpected gleams of metallic to subtle pastel infusions, the new collection plays with color like a true artist. Each hue is carefully curated to add depth and personality, making sure your eyewear stands out in any crowd.

There is a cerebral gravity to the MASSA eyeglasses—a chunky, intellectual silhouette with a refined architectural stance. The rectangular form is framed with exaggerated contours, softened by the keyhole bridge that brings in a tailored, vintage resonance—very Emmanuelle Khanh. Acetate here is sculpted thick with intent, wrapping the face like a statement from a gallery wall. Flow is symmetrical, deliberate, with balanced tension between the lenses and bold temples. Whether in glossy onyx, burnt fig, or ceramic taupe, this frame is designed for those who prefer their style subversive but exacting.

The FOXY lives up to its name with slick, confident edges and a squared silhouette that feels pulled from a 1970s dreamscape. Flat-fronted and forward-facing, the frame carves space like a building facade—bold and unflinching. The flow is horizontal, clean, and intentionally boxy, elongating the gaze with severe elegance. This is eyewear as attitude: no curves, no compromise, just structure and poise. Thick but smooth, like polished mineral, Emmanuelle Khanh’s top-shelf acetate shines even sleeker in an array of saturated finishes, from deep moss to amber haze and ice peach lacquer.

Daring and flirty, these frames revel in their geometry—bold hexagonal curves softened just enough to glide along the cheekbone. Their sculptural build feels carved rather than molded, with bevels that catch the light like modernist sculpture in motion. The silhouette is substantial yet airy, floating just off the face with unexpected elegance. Handcrafted in thick acetate that showcases a whole palette of glossy hues, from saturated plum to dreamy marbled smoke topaz, the DIXIE plays up retro drama with an architectural edge. It's a vivid, punchy piece with serious creative intellect—Emmanuelle Khanh to the core.

An unapologetic cat-eye that swoops and slices like couture eyeliner at its peak, the CHERRY brings a lush, velvet-rope vibe to the table. The silhouette is sharp, lifted, with a flow that draws the eye upward—audacious and alive. The sculptural volume is all about precision: the upper rim arches like a painted brushstroke, then plunges at the temples into a sculpted dive. This is classic Emmanuelle Khanh glamour turned to eleven, rendered in a lacquered acetate that feels like liquid obsidian. Equally stunning in high-polish black and daredevil shades like champagne ember and petrol ink, this frame redefines nostalgic elegance with a bold, modern edge.

Rounded but far from soft, this frame merges bohemian flow with sculptural control. The circular lenses are wrapped in an almost textural acetate that ripples like lacquered woodgrain—ornamental but never fussy. Finishes follow suit: espresso tortoiseshell, volcanic ash, or rose quartz veneer—there is the right kind of luxury for everyone. The silhouette nods to 1970s Italian cinema, reimagined with Emmanuelle Khanh’s lavish, oversized proportions. There’s a lyrical quality in the way the frame curves and folds along the brow line, playing shadow and light with every tilt. With its layered depth and velvety tactility, the ANCORA is a statement—no matter how you turn your head.

Emmanuelle Khanh's newest frames are already at Modern Day OptX stores! Visit our flagship locations at 463 Amsterdam Ave (corner of W 82nd St) or 575 Columbus Ave (corner of W 88th St) in New York City and choose your personal flavor of premium Parisian chic. We can't wait to see you in your new pair!