Continually pushing envelopes. Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing references the best of the Parisian house's incredible archives and relies on the singular savoir-faire of its talented artisans. as he shakes things up in luxury fashion. That's Akoni's M.O.. as well. Based in Lugano. designed in Los Angeles and produced in Japan. Akoni relies on a global team of craftsmen to create the type of eyewear that aligns perfectly with a thoroughly modern-yet-historic house like Balmain. These eyeglasses. with mesh metal sidepieces referencing the steampunk silhouette. underline Akoni's determination to rely on tradition and classic design to fashion bold. sophisticated and modern pieces for those men and women who never pass by unnoticed.