KALA Eyewear is a family-owned California eyewear brand established in 1990 in Hayward, overlooking San Francisco Bay. For over 30 years, KALA has been crafting exceptional handmade frames with a distinctly California aesthetic, becoming one of the few remaining American companies that still manufactures eyewear domestically. The brand is best known for its extensive collection of perfectly round eyeglasses—offering more round frame options in various sizes, materials, and colors than any other brand in the industry.
KALA's acetate frames are meticulously handcrafted in their California facility using premium raw acetate imported from Italy and Japan. Each frame is individually cut and hand-polished with exceptional attention to detail, while their metal frames are skillfully crafted by expert metallurgic artisans in a luxury factory in Japan. The brand's design philosophy centers on minimalism and timelessness, recreating iconic vintage styles with modern refinements and clean, understated details that never go out of fashion.
Understanding that great eyewear should fit every face, KALA offers multiple size options including petite and wide frames, ensuring comfortable fits for a diverse range of wearers. With a California vibe that balances classic elegance with effortless cool, KALA frames are sold through over 300 independent retailers nationwide. Each frame represents more than 30 years of eyewear manufacturing expertise, small-batch craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality that's become increasingly rare in today's eyewear industry.