description Akila Zed Overview
The Akila Zed is a sunglasses model produced by the Los Angeles-based eyewear brand Akila, which focuses on independent, vintage-inspired design. The frames are constructed from plant-based cellulose acetate, featuring a rectangular silhouette with a keyhole nose bridge. Designed for everyday fashion use, the sunglasses utilize optical-grade lenses that provide full ultraviolet protection and are manufactured in limited, small-batch quantities.
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What are the measurements of the Akila Zed sunglasses?
The Zed listing gives a 140 mm frame width, 49 mm lens width, 21 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple length. Those measurements place it in a medium-to-large retro frame category.
What materials are used in the Akila Zed?
AKILA describes the Essentials collection, which includes Zed, as using plant-based acetate frames and recycled nylon lenses. The Zed product page specifically describes the lenses as nylon and the frame as a classic SoCal design.
What does the Akila Zed frame look like?
Zed has a retro Southern California shape with sharp-beveled lens edges and a strong rectangular feel. Listed colorways include Black and Black, Black and Yellow, Onyx and Grape, Tortoise and Rose, Havana and Teal, and Orange with Gradient Amber.
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