Caroline Abram

Overview

Caroline Abram is a Parisian eyewear brand known for bold, colorful frames inspired by 1960s fashion, including butterfly curves, pantos, oversize, and cat's eye shapes. It positions in the designer segment with a focus on women's sunglasses and optical frames that emphasize freshness and personality. The brand expanded from jewelry and accessories like magnifying glasses, lorgnettes, and chains to full eyewear lines, including a children's collection.¹⁴

History

Founded in 1998 by Caroline Abram, the brand began designing jewelry and accessories for the eyewear market, achieving international success with lorgnettes. It earned four gold Silmo awards and established Filao, opening a workshop in Dakar, Senegal, where a team of women has manufactured accessory lines for 15 years. In 2008, it launched an eyewear line inspired by Miami's old-fashioned charm, followed by the Têtes à Lunettes children's line in 2014, which won a Silmo award for best kids' design in its first year.¹

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Accessories are manufactured in a workshop in Dakar, Senegal, by a team of women trained by Caroline Abram, using materials such as resin, silver, wood, and semi-precious stones. Eyewear production details are not specified in available sources.¹

Notable Products

• Miami-inspired glasses - Launched in 2008, drawing from Florida's old-fashioned charm.
• Têtes à Lunettes collection - Children's line awarded Silmo for best kids' design in 2014.
• Lorgnettes - Early accessory that drove international success.
• Karma frames - Part of Waves of Movement collection with bold colors.

Reputation

Caroline Abram is recognized among eyewear professionals for its singular, colorful designs that add cheerfulness and boldness, earning multiple Silmo awards including four golds. Enthusiasts appreciate its Parisian flair and 1960s influences in the luxury designer segment alongside brands like Anne et Valentin. It is described as softly-priced relative to ultra-luxury competitors.¹³⁵