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Karen Walker Vorticist Sunglasses | Black/Tan, Oversize, Retro, RARE STYLE

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Karen Walker Vorticist Sunglasses 
Colour: Black / Tan
Code: KAS2001900
These oversized frames are a firm Karen Walker favourite! They feature an oversized mask-like frame that is contrasted with a striking black eyebrow with a crystal tan nose bridge and chunky arms. They have good UV protection and sun glare reduction. The lenses are tan tinted, offering a softer Sahara-like glow. 
In case anyone is wondering what the term 'vorticist' means:

Vorticist (noun):
'A member of a British artistic movement of 1915 influenced by cubism and futurism and favouring harsh, angular, machine-like forms'
Features:
  • Alternate Fit – Oversized with chunky arms
  • Provides good UV protection
  • Provides medium sun glare reduction
  • Comes with a hard case and a cleaning cloth
  • Can be fitted with prescription lenses


Karen Walker lives in the sweet spot where chic meets eccentric.
Karen Walker is an eccentric and uniquely elegant Kiwi fashion designer from New Zealand. As an icon of celebrating individuality and alternative beauty, she has a cult-like following for her eyewear collection and debuts her styles each season as part of New York Fashion Week. Besides her renowned Eyewear collection, the brand also contributes ready-to-wear,  jewellery, bags, fragrance and even homewares. She is also incredibly savvy at collaborating with various creative designers. 
Karen Walker is a go-to fave amongst many celebs!  Her clothing has been seen on well-known names such as Björk, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Portman, Claire Danes, Zooey Deschanel, Liv Tyler, Christrina Hendrix, Alexa Chung, Beth Ditto, Charlize Theron and Kate Winslet. The list goes on!
Karen Walker is included in The Business of Fashion's BoF500 as one of the 500 people who shaped the global fashion industry in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Karen Walker has a sustainability mantra. It is: "We're niche, boutique and global." They strive to create a few stylish pieces that will last for decades and not fill closets and landfills.
Karen lives a simple and clean life in beautiful New Zealand with her husband Mikhail and her daughter Valentina.