Etnia Barcelona

Art-inspired eyewear from Barcelona

Etnia Barcelona is an eyewear brand founded in Barcelona in 2001. It designs and sells optical frames and sunglasses, with a focus on color, natural acetate, and mineral lenses. The company draws on art for its creative approach and has developed a distinctive identity in the eyewear industry.

Collections and products

The catalog includes sunglasses and optical frames for women, men, and children. Collections and editions include The Icon Avinyó, Vintage, Originals, Chroma, Pellicer, Kids, Ibiza vol. 6, Yokohama, Yokohama 24K, Santa María del Mar, and Azul Etnia.

• Sunglasses: Styles include Ibiza 12, Ibiza 13, Ibiza 14, Avinyó 2011–2014, Avinyó 2026, Avinyó 3 Sun, Yokohama 2 Pink, Santa María White, Casa Batlló, Amboy, 5th Avenue Sun, Acropora, Alaior Sun, and Alba.
• Optical frames: Women's and men's styles across the brand's collections.
• Lenses: HD, photochromic, polarized HD, tinted, and gradient options.

Listed sunglasses prices range from approximately €159 to €439.

Collaborations

The brand has created collections with Toiletpaper, Casa Batlló, Ignasi Monreal (vol. 2), Jean-Michel Basquiat, Wild Love Africa, Klein, and Araki.

Stores and distribution

Etnia Barcelona has its own stores in Barcelona, including one on Passeig de Gràcia, a flagship store in Barcelona, and a location at La Roca Village. The brand also distributes its products worldwide.

Warranty and sustainability

The company states that its products come with a warranty of more than three years, worldwide shipping, free shipping, and returns within 30 days. It publishes declarations of conformity under European Union regulations 2017/745 for optical frames and 2016/425 for sunglasses. The brand also has the Etnia Barcelona Foundation and sustainability initiatives. It has been associated with celebrities including Bella Hadid, Barbara Palvin, Emma Roberts, Brad Pitt, Emily Blunt, Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, Emma Stone, Jonathan Bailey, and Hailey Bieber.