Ahlem eyewear is available at Petite Optique in Union Square, NYC. Discover a curated selection of Parisian-designed, French-handcrafted frames and sunglasses from designer Ahlem Manai-Platt — known for organic shapes, elegant geometries, and rigorous attention to detail. Visit our Union Square boutique to explore the Ahlem collection and book a personalized fitting.
We hand-pick selections of unique frames and RX graded lenses for same-day service and pick-up. By appointment only
Founded in 2014 by Paris-born, Los Angeles-based designer Ahlem Manai-Platt, Ahlem Eyewear is built on a rigorous attention to detail, an insistence on exceptional materials, and a commitment to sustainable methods. The timeless applications of early 20th-century Bauhaus design principles serve as the brand's consistent aesthetic reference — each frame an exercise in restraint, geometry, and quiet confidence.
Every pair tells a story of artisanal expertise. Throughout production, Ahlem glasses travel to three specialized ateliers in Oyonnax, France, and into the hands of nine skilled artisans, each with a particular craft passed down through generations. Maintaining a fierce loyalty to these makers — and preserving their knowledge and traditions — is core to the brand's mission.
