KIRSTEN
KIRSTEN
Unisex Round Sunglasses
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12-month warrantyCovers manufacturer defects
Every pair, frame and lenses, is covered against manufacturer defects for 12 months.
Returns45 days on non-prescription orders
Non-prescription orders can be returned within 45 days. Prescription lenses are made to your exact prescription, so prescription orders can be returned when the error is on our end.
Crafted in our US labCut and fitted to this frame
Your lenses are cut to the shape of this frame in our US lab, fitted, and checked before they ship.
Designed in Seoul. Worn every day.
CARIN has made everyday eyewear since 2014, built around comfort, quiet shapes and a fit for Asian facial features.
- Round
- Shape
- Acetate
- Frame
- Acetate
- Temples
- Full-Rim
- Rim
Frame details
KIRSTEN is a round-leaning sunglass from CARIN in glossy black acetate. The lens shape sits between cat-eye and round, flat top edge with a soft outward lift at the upper corners, with solid grey lenses. The keyhole bridge is low; the brow line is thick and the lower rim slim.
- Frame shape
- Round
- Rim type
- Full-Rim
- Frame material
- Acetate
- Gender
- Unisex
143mm54mm20mm47mm145mm- 143mm
- Frame width
- 54mm
- Lens width
- 47mm
- Lens height
- 20mm
- Bridge
- 145mm
- Arm length
Handcrafted, down to the details.
CARIN describes its daily eyewear as handcrafted, with refined details and a fit worked out through ergonomic design.
Shaped around the face
CARIN builds its everyday frames for comfort, with a fit tailored to Asian facial features.
Materials picked for daily wear
Titanium for strength at a thin profile, flexible beta titanium in the temples, and acetate and bio-plastic for depth of color.
Balanced for comfort
CARIN balances its frames so they sit evenly on the face, the part you notice after a full day of wear.
Made for every day.
Quiet shapes that work with whatever you put on in the morning.
About CARIN
Seoul, 2014.
CARIN began in Seoul with a simple idea of modern living: comfort and practicality first, and a look that stays natural on the face. Its design identity is still two words, simple and natural.
Today the brand runs a flagship in a renovated building in Seongsu-dong, and has worked with Copenhagen design studio Aspekt Office and fashion label UN3D. Its everyday range is built on three lines: Feather Fit, Balance and Layered.
Common questions
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What are CARIN frames made of?
What are CARIN frames made of?
It depends on the frame. CARIN works in titanium, beta titanium, acetate, bio-plastic and stainless steel. Frame Details above lists the materials for this pair.
Will it fit me?
Will it fit me?
CARIN designs its everyday frames around Asian facial features. Compare the measurements above with a pair you own: the numbers are usually printed inside the temple arm.
Who makes CARIN?
Who makes CARIN?
CARIN is an eyewear brand founded in Seoul, South Korea, in 2014.
What does the warranty cover?
What does the warranty cover?
Every pair is covered for 12 months against manufacturer defects.
Can I buy the frame on its own?
Can I buy the frame on its own?
Yes. Choose Frame Only.
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Non-prescription orders can be returned or exchanged within 45 days.