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Akoni’s designs are inspired by world-
renowned, ultra-luxury Swiss watches,
fountain pens and luxury jewellery. Its eyewear
collections are designed in Southern California
by Jeff Solorio and John Juniper, the founders attended by top optical retailers from Kerala.
and former designers of DITA. The duo is well The state has many achievers in diverse fields
known for luxury eyewear brands designs. including business, art, sports and cinema,

The production is in Japan, famous for its and a good number of non-resident Indians
precision and superb craftsmanship, where who maintain close ties back home. With
expert craftspeople combine their skills, the NRI money inflows and brand awareness,
finest materials and cutting-edge production there’s a healthy demand for global luxury
techniques based on traditional Japanese brands. Optometrist Shanavas PA, founder of
aesthetic principles that are renowned for Heartsease Marketing, the largest premium
their simplicity, proportion and scale. The best eyewear distributor in Kerala and Tamil Nadu,
Japanese titanium and 100% natural Japanese says he is confident of Akoni’s success. “The
zyl acetate is used to craft the high-end brand fulfils all the needs of a luxury eyewear
sunglasses and optical frames which are ultra- and is a delight for the end consumer when
lightweight and supremely comfortable. it comes to aesthetics and comfort…” he says.
Recently, Akoni Eyewear has been taking a
keen interest in India and its strong consumer
base. Through its association with Glez Eyewear
LLP, its exclusive partner here, the brand’s
complete range is now available in the country.
“The brand is built on the twin pillars of
intelligent and honest luxury,” stated cofounders
of Glez Eyewear, Rohit Kalra and Ajay Nangia,
and sales director-India Vishal Suri at the launch
of Akoni in Kochi. This is at once discernible not
just in the eyewear and its designs but also in
the engineering, material selection, production,
shipping and post sales service. “Providing our
customers with only the very best in terms of
craftsmanship, quality and service – that’s what
Akoni is all about,” they added.
(L TO R) ROUSELL, CHANNEL PARTNER KERALA,
The launch event that showcased a selection SHANVAS PM, CHANNEL PARTNER SOUTH,
VISHAL SURI-DIRECTOR SALES, AJAY NANGIA &
of Akoni designs at the Marriott Kochi was ROHIT KALRA PROMOTERS- GLEZ EYEWEAR

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