Designer Eyewear · Kailua, Oahu
Etnia Barcelona Glasses in Kailua, Oahu
Etnia Barcelona treats color the way a painter does. Every frame starts with natural acetate made from cotton and wood, then comes to life in shades you won't find anywhere else. At Out to See, we fit your Etnia Barcelona frames and fill them with ZEISS lenses cut in our Kailua lab.
Three generations, one obsession with color
David Pellicer founded Etnia Barcelona in 2001, but the story starts earlier. His grandfather opened an eyewear factory in the 1950s, and his father grew the family business across Spain in the 1980s.
When most eyewear came in black or brown, Etnia Barcelona built its name on color, inspired by the art, architecture and energy of Barcelona.
What makes Etnia Barcelona different
Natural acetate
Frames made from Mazzucchelli acetate, derived from natural cotton and wood fibers.
Hundreds of colors
A palette of more than 500 color references, inspired by fashion and art.
Art collaborations
Collections created with artists, so some frames carry a story as well as a style.
Mineral sun lenses
Etnia Barcelona sunglasses come with mineral glass lenses tuned for rich, vivid color.
Your color, your prescription
When you choose an Etnia Barcelona optical frame, our lens maker, Cory, measures you in it and cuts ZEISS lenses to fit in our lab here in Kailua. Want your favorite Etnia frame as prescription sunglasses? We can do that too, with polarized ZEISS sun lenses.
Etnia Barcelona at Out to See
We carry Etnia Barcelona optical frames and sunglasses at our boutique in Lau Hala Shops. Color is personal, so it helps to see a few against your skin tone. Text us first if you are after something specific.
Questions about Etnia Barcelona
How do I choose the right color?
Try a few in natural light. Colors look very different on different skin tones and hair, and we are happy to give an honest opinion.
Can Etnia Barcelona sunglasses be made in my prescription?
Yes. We fit them with ZEISS prescription sun lenses, polarized if you like.
Is natural acetate durable?
Yes. It is strong and comfortable, and it can be adjusted for a precise fit. We fine tune it at pickup and any time after.
Do I need an eye exam first?
Bring a current prescription, or book a full hour eye exam with Dr. Mordue and choose your frames the same visit.
Come try them on
Out to See, 573 Kailua Road, Suite 106, Lau Hala Shops, Kailua, Oahu. Walk in to browse, or text (808) 501 2020.