A box of secrets.
The sun decided to tuck behind some heavy clouds this morning as I made the short walk over to MYKITA. As soon as I scooted through the front door I was greeted by ‘ooohs‘, ‘ahhs’ and lots of giddy excitement. It seems a small tour bus of Italians had landed smack in the middle of the coolest sunglass shop in Zurich and they were going slightly mental over the quirky frames. I sat for a few minutes at the counter, sipping a yummy coffee while taking in the madness. The manager was chatting away to everyone while they each grabbed frame after frame from the customized shelving that wraps the entire back wall of the shop. Then, in a flash, everybody was out and it was perfectly calm and still.
MYKITA might sound familiar… possibly because I wrote about them once before or because their receiving an increasingly impressive number of celebrity followers (Lady Gaga and Will.I.Am rate among their fans). They’re only eight years old and already, besides having a solidly impressive main collection, have also done a number of top notch collaborations. If you’ve ever found yourself drooling over a pair of specs at a runway show chances are they were by Berlin based MYKITA.
There’s nothing ordinary about this brand. All aspects of the company are based in the heart of Berlin where each pair of glasses is handmade. They all seem to have a unique story behind their design and creation. From yellow aviator styles that come with nail polish in an identical shade to limited edition hand painted pairs with various skylines that were first presented in an exhibition at the Guggenheim. Spending time in MYKITA feels like you are constantly uncovering new secrets. If I was lucky enough to own a pair of these sunglasses even a rainy weekend would struggle to keep them off my face.
this store looks so considered and very cool. the first ones are epic. this store stands out heads above from all the other generic spec store
Oh wow, what a place!
aaaaaaaaahhh love it
we’ve talked about this place before! its nice you’re featuring them on your blog! wanted to feature them on mine too like last year, but was to shy to take pics cause the shop is sooo pretty and I’m a bit clumsy….. lol.
Oh btw, might be in Zurich in August, maybe we can get a chance to meet! It’d be great I think
ps: thank you so so much for your sweet comment! hope you’re doing well!!
xx
Ah, clumsy is okay! Just try not to get too close so you can’t knock anything over! Definitely give me a holler if you’re around in August! We can go drool over MYKITA glasses together! xx
sardines and baked beans. these would be the contents of my diet for the next couple of months after visiting this place because i would be under fiscal restrictions trying to pay of my credit card…
Hi. Great post, FABulous shots…..glaring* spelling error. Second paragraph, third line down, first word – “Their” should be “They’re”. Sorry – LOVE it all apart from that one, tiny flaw! And thanks for the heads-up on a fascinating (not to mention VERY attractive) eyewear brand! (Super-cute packaging too, huh?) xxo
* Hope you noted the “sunglass” allusion there
lol.
Haha! Rightly noted and it has been fixed. Good to know that someone’s read it! Thanks. xx
The pyramids pair is wonderful. I love a specialist shop.
I’m torn! I would love to be able to visit a shop like this but I’m such a fiend for sunglasses at the moment I would probably melt into a puddle if asked to choose one pair to take home! If I had to it would definitely be the first pair, ah so in love
hey girl!
Thanks for sharing the story behind this brand. I love the sunnies. Wouldn’t mind at least 4 pairs.
Hope you’re having a great weekend
x
I checked through the album to see if they were there and yes they were, the gold ones that I have that were worn by SJP in the second SATC movie! Love them but my hair sticks to the rubber on the arms and almost rips it out, most annoying!
Coolest sunglasses I’ve seen. I wish I could own a pair. xxx
I’ve never bought shoes from Zara, and those look beautiful! are they comfortable and true to size?
thanks,
linda