folc
Since its founding in 2016 by product designer Marta Llinarès, Folc eyewear has distinguished itself as a design-first label rooted in creativity, craftsmanship, and conscientious production. Based in Barcelona, Folc emerged from Marta’s desire to create eyewear that reflects personal style and values. Eyewear that feels like wearable design rather than mass-produced commodity.
Each Folc frame begins its life in their Barcelona studio, then is handcrafted in northern Italy, in small workshops where traditional eyewear-making processes remain alive. The brand treats each pair like a sculptural object: volumes, proportions, light, and color are considered with the same care a sculptor might give to stone or wood. The result is eyewear with strong character, bold silhouettes, expressive acetate hues (both solid and transparent), and a refined tangibility that distinguishes them from typical sunglasses.
Folc commits to “slow design.” Rather than releasing endless collections, they work on a limited number of models, dedicating extensive time (often 10 to 12 months) to research, prototyping, and refining each shape. This careful process ensures not only aesthetic integrity but also comfort, durability, and a thoughtful balance between function and form.
Materiality plays a central role in Folc’s identity. Their frames often use high-quality Italian acetate sourced from renowned makers like Mazzucchelli or LAES. Materials whose depth, translucency, and finish allow the brand to explore expressive colors and subtle textures. For sunglass lenses, FOLC partners with Carl Zeiss, ensuring excellent optical quality, clarity, and UV protection across jurisdictions.
Ethics and locality are embedded in their practice. By producing in small runs, collaborating directly with a handful of Italian manufacturers, and sourcing locally when possible, Folc minimizes waste and avoids the overproduction common in fast fashion. The brand also invests in its local community. Their studio is located in the Poble Nou neighborhood of Barcelona, and much of their visual identity — photography, campaigns, print materials — is developed using local creatives.
Folc is bold without being loud. Their aesthetic often blends classic eyewear silhouettes with contemporary proportions; chunky fronts, expressive acetate volumes, unexpected color combinations, and a sculptural sense of shape that catches the light interestingly without becoming garish. The outcome? Eyewear that feels both modern and timeless, striking but wearable, designed for those who appreciate design quality and individuality over brand hype or trends.
At Atelier Mira, we resonate with Folc’s philosophy, its commitment to conscious creation, honest materials, and design-first thinking. Folc speaks to people who care about the story behind what they wear. Those who want their accessories to reflect their style and values, not just their wardrobes. For anyone drawn to sculptural form, thoughtful design, and eyewear that feels personal and intentional, Folc Eyewear offers something rare and quietly distinctive.
