KOMONO and Sybrand Jansen Reunite for Second Eyewear Collaboration

Antwerp-based label KOMONO has unveiled the second chapter of its collaboration with designer Sybrand Jansen, transforming a crushed pair of sunglasses into a refined, wearable collection. The brand is currently navigating a transition in the Australian market and is actively seeking a new local distributor.

Following their initial partnership in June 2025, Belgian fashion and optical brand KOMONO has reunited with Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp graduate Sybrand Jansen for a second iteration of his critically acclaimed eyewear design.

The collection, titled A Second Chapter, takes Jansen's original graduation concept, inspired by a discarded pair of sunglasses he found crushed on the street, and reworks it into a more accessible, everyday-ready frame.

From Runway to Retail

The original design, presented as part of Jansen's graduation collection, featured an exaggerated fractured silhouette that embraced damage and distortion as design elements. For this new release, those sharp, sculptural lines have been softened into a functional frame that balances geometric edge with everyday wearability.

"Rather than restoring the frame to perfection, Sybrand embraced its brokenness, allowing imperfection itself to shape the design language," the brand explained in a statement.

Jansen's broader practice explores the tension between decay and preservation an ongoing fascination with objects marked by time, wear, and transformation. The KOMONO collaboration translates that philosophy into a commercial eyewear offering without losing its emotional core.

The Range

The Chapter II collection is available in three colourways, all crafted in acetate with a generous 62□12-145 sizing:

• KOMONO x Sybrand Jansen Black – Category 3 lens
  
• KOMONO x Sybrand Jansen Black Olive – Category 3 lens
  
• KOMONO x Sybrand Jansen Tortoise – Category 2 lens
  

According to KOMONO, the collection "transforms traces of damage into contemporary objects that feel both futuristic and familiar."

Australian Distribution and Availability

While the KOMONO x Sybrand Jansen collection is ready for delivery to eyecare professionals globally, the brand is currently without a dedicated Australian distributor. 

Australian distribution was previously managed by ProOptics until the end of 2025. Following the conclusion of that partnership, KOMONO is actively seeking a new local agency partner to represent the label and support independent eyecare professionals across Australia and New Zealand. 

In the interim, Australian eyecare professionals interested in stocking the range directly, or established local agencies enquiring about the vacant distribution rights, are encouraged to contact KOMONO's headquarters directly at [email protected]

KOMONO will be exhibiting at SILMO Paris 2026, Hall 7 G099.

About KOMONO

Founded in Antwerp, KOMONO positions itself as a pioneer of "accessible luxury" in the fashion and optical space, with a focus on capturing contemporary culture through design. The brand regularly collaborates with emerging and established creatives to push the boundaries of eyewear as a fashion accessory.