About Cazal
Cazal represents the enduring legacy of Austrian-born designer Cari Zalloni, whose bold architectural eyewear designs from the 1980s revolutionized the relationship between glasses and personal style. Originally embraced by hip-hop pioneers and cultural innovators, these distinctive frames have transcended their era to become timeless classics collected and referenced by fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
The brand's signature aesthetic features dramatic proportions, intricate metalwork, and distinctive design elements including decorative screws, asymmetrical shapes, and elaborate temple designs. These technical and stylistic innovations required unprecedented manufacturing precision, establishing new possibilities for eyewear as sculptural objects and status symbols beyond basic optical tools.
While honoring its heritage through reissued classics from the archive, Cazal continues to develop new designs that translate the founder's visionary approach into contemporary contexts. The current collections maintain the brand's reputation for exceptional German engineering and boundary-pushing design through frames that balance wearability with the dramatic visual impact that has made Cazal instantly recognizable for over four decades.
The brand's signature aesthetic features dramatic proportions, intricate metalwork, and distinctive design elements including decorative screws, asymmetrical shapes, and elaborate temple designs. These technical and stylistic innovations required unprecedented manufacturing precision, establishing new possibilities for eyewear as sculptural objects and status symbols beyond basic optical tools.
While honoring its heritage through reissued classics from the archive, Cazal continues to develop new designs that translate the founder's visionary approach into contemporary contexts. The current collections maintain the brand's reputation for exceptional German engineering and boundary-pushing design through frames that balance wearability with the dramatic visual impact that has made Cazal instantly recognizable for over four decades.
Ownership & Tax Information
Company Headquarters | 🇩🇪 Germany |
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