This season brings us closer to Paris, in a 1960s villa designed by French Architect Claude Parent in Versailles, not far from the house where Madame Khanh and her husband Quasar, the avant-gardist designer lived. A blend of nature and concrete architecture offers a glimpse of modern and discreet bourgeoisie living, whilst offering a break from the outside world.

VILLA OBLIQUE tells the story of the Emmanuelle Khanh art-de-vivre and mindset. Every signature of the house is thoughtfully accounted for, from the EK initial gold logo to the vibrant glossy colours and timeless tortoiseshell, to the vintage-inspired oversized shapes that effortlessly transition between optical and sunglasses. The collection celebrates the heritage of Emmanuelle Khanh while embracing a fluid and instinctive creative process, designing eyewear pieces as collectibles.

Emmanuelle Khanh is a French avant-gardist fashion label created in 1969. The brand’s timeless approach is internationally daring and has continued to be incorporated by the label’s Creative Director Eva Gaumé. Inspired by 50 years of iconic creations, her love of beautiful objects and contemporary femininity, Eva has been shaping the recent history of Emmanuelle Khanh.

For 50 years, Emmanuelle Khanh has focused on local and traditional crafts, creating handmade frames in France with a century-old know-how. The frames’ materials are carefully chosen valuing outstanding quality and local production. The manually-carved and polished frames highlight the precious French savoir-faire to last a life-time and remain timeless.