Every AHLEM frame begins in the hands of France’s most accomplished artisans — including Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, recipients of the nation’s highest distinction for craftsmanship.

This title is not simply a certification, but a lifelong honor awarded to those who have reached the very summit of their art.

These men and women are heirs to gestures passed down through generations. Their expertise is rare, precious, and on the edge of extinction.

To collaborate with them is both a privilege and a responsibility. Their exacting standards, precision, and passion ensure that every frame meets the highest measure of quality.

Each AHLEM frame passes through 9 to 15 master hands — often including Meilleurs Ouvriers de France — and requires over 300 individual steps.

Acetate — 8mm premium acetate sheets derived from cotton flowers, worked slowly for exceptional depth and texture.

Metal — High-grade alloy, electroplated with palladium, ruthenium, and 22-karat gold.

Titanium — Ultra-light, durable, and shaped for lasting comfort.

Finishes — Hand-polished, raw-cut, repeatedly adjusted, and rigorously inspected.

Innovation — Double V-shaped metal rims inspired by Haute Horlogerie.

These are more than symbols — they are the foundation of AHLEM’s design philosophy.

Triangle — Rigor, creative tension, grounding. A nod to Brutalism’s raw dialogue with light. In acetate, it appears in sharp, precise cuts and deliberate bevels that structure the material with architectural clarity. In metal, it emerges in crisp edges and geometric precision.

Circle — Movement, softness, openness. A tribute to the Bauhaus principle that form follows function. In acetate, it is expressed through gentle curves and flowing surfaces that invite light to move naturally across the frame. In metal, it reveals itself in fluid transitions and balanced proportions.

These forms are embedded across our acetate profiles, our metal temples, our hinge designs, and the overall harmony of every AHLEM frame.

Every metal element in our collections — from entire frames to temples, hinges, and symbolic design details — is electro-dipped in 22-karat gold through a galvanic process.

This precious coating captures and reflects light with quiet elegance while enhancing durability.

It is a unifying signature across all AHLEM metalwork, ensuring beauty and resilience in every detail.

Our custom 5-barrel hinges with thread-lock systems ensure smooth movement and perfect stability — a small but defining detail of our engineering.

Bevels are never decorative; they are deliberate.

On Metal — Angled, hand-polished edges catch and reflect light toward the observer.

On Acetate — Prism-like facets diffuse light across the face, creating a natural illumination.

The Result — The wearer appears subtly lit from within.

Hidden inside acetate temples or visible on metal rims, our proprietary Bauhaus filigree is laser-engraved with architectural precision. These patterns are not embellishment — they are the visible language of our structural integrity.

Select metal frames are finished by Meilleurs Ouvriers de France using a traditional hand-hammering technique, creating an organic, tactile surface that adds depth to their minimalist form.

Intentional tension between raw and refined — unpolished matte sections reveal structure, while polished areas invite light to dance across the frame.

On select models, temple tips are painted by hand with a single, deliberate stroke — a quiet signature of human touch.

Our acetate colors are curated with the same care as pigments on a painter’s palette. Some shades are created exclusively by us and for us, in collaboration with our artisans, resulting in tones that exist nowhere else.

Each hue is chosen for depth, nuance, and emotional resonance. Clients often leave believing their frame was always meant for them.