Ahlem Introduces Bronze Eyewear Construction Ahead of Global Retail Expansion

Paris-based independent luxury eyewear brand Ahlem has developed a new bronze frame construction after two-and-a-half years of R&D, including oxidation testing. The nickel-free alloy allows for architectural forms and shifts weight to the temples for better balance, while fronts retain plated metal. Nine new designs featuring bronze temples will debut at Silmo Paris (September 25–28). This launch accompanies Ahlem’s retail expansion: opening its largest US boutique in New York, a first Asian flagship in Tokyo, and a second Paris store in October. The brand expects eight boutiques by end-2026, following minority investment from 1686 Partners. Ahlem reports 35% year-on-year growth across approximately 900 wholesale doors.