Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera is a renowned Venezuelan-American fashion designer known for her timeless elegance and sophisticated style. She launched her eponymous fashion house in 1981, quickly gaining recognition for her luxurious yet refined designs, dressing some of the world’s most influential women, including First Ladies like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Michelle Obama.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Herrera expanded her brand beyond haute couture into accessories, including eyewear. Her eyewear collections from this era embodied the same grace and sophistication as her clothing, featuring bold frames, classic shapes, and a mix of luxurious materials.

Her designs often played with oversized silhouettes, tortoiseshell patterns, and elegant metal detailing, making them a statement of understated glamour. By incorporating her signature aesthetic into eyewear, Carolina Herrera helped shape a new vision of fashionable, high-end optical accessories that blended practicality with high fashion, appealing to women who valued both style and functionality.