Ara
The Akoni - Ara is an oversized square design in Japanese acetate, its frame front pierced by sculptural, anti-reflective side shields—a functional flourish that is unmistakably Akoni. The details reward a closer look: a custom titanium hinge plate, branded titanium temple tips, and a signature wire-core pattern running the length of the temples. Designed in Switzerland and handmade by Japanese master artisans, the Ara treats eyewear the way fine watchmaking treats a movement—every component considered, finished, and exact. Handmade in Japan. Includes Akoni box, case, cleaning cloth, and 1-year manufacturer warranty.
We offer free shipping to anywhere in the United States, charge $20 USD to ship to Canada and Mexico, and $40 USD to ship anywhere else around the world. For more info on our Shipping Rates.
We offer a 20-day return policy for all of our eyewear purchased online. Purchase of 2 or more frames will be subject to a 8% restocking fee for each frame that is returned. Prescription lens purchases are eligible for a 50% refund. For more info on our Return Policy.
Framing Visionaries
Swiss-founded, Japan-made. Akoni is a luxury eyewear house built on shokunin—the Japanese pursuit of perfect craft. Every frame fuses watchmaking-inspired detailing with premium acetate and titanium, delivering intelligent design and honest luxury in equal measure.
Rx Lens Service
Prescription lenses, added to any frame.
Single-vision or progressive in three lens materials. From $169 with anti-reflective coating included. FSA/HSA accepted.
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Specs Assist
See any frame on you, before you buy.
Send us a photo and your frame picks — our team renders the frames onto your face and emails it back within 24 hours.
Frame
Ara Matte Black to Cloudy White w/ Matte Black Side Shield
Lens
Add-ons
Subtotal
$ 690
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We'll contact your doctor's office within 1–2 business days to request your prescription on file.
Pupil Distance
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Pupil distance (PD) is the distance in millimeters between the centers of your pupils. It's used to align the optical center of your lenses with your eyes. Most adults have a PD between 54–74 mm. You can find it on your prescription or ask your eye doctor.
Measure Your PD
We recommend using the EyeMeasure app for accurate results
Use your iPhone's TrueDepth camera to measure your pupil distance in seconds. It's the same technology used by opticians.
