Based in New York, Lumete is an independent sunglasses brand for women, by women. A favorite of style icons such as Ms. Dita Von Teese, Lumete's innovative handmade sunglasses combine sculptural detail, symbolic ornamentation and ultrafemininity.
The name Lumete ('lou-met') is derived from amulet, which means a precious object used for protection and luck, and lumen, meaning light. Drawing inspiration from alchemy and Gnostic symbolism, Lumete’s designs evoke a reverence for eyewear.
Our frames are handmade zyl acetate, and the lenses are hard coated CR39. Each pair comes with two case options: our signature hard clutch and our soft pouch case.
Lumete sunglasses are made in the USA with imported materials. Please visit About our Products at left for more details.
Find Lumete at fine boutiques and here on lumete.com.
About Lumete's Founders
Clara Herrera, Lumete’s Designer and Creative Director, was born and raised in Colombia. She moved to New York City to attend The New School, where she received a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s in Media Studies. Clara has worked in New York as Creative Director and product designer for The Sarut Group. She also worked as freelance graphic artist and as photography editor for MTV Networks and The New York Sun.
Barbara Warren, Lumete’s CEO, received a business degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Fordham University in New York. Prior to launching Lumete, she worked as a hedge fund attorney for Wall Street law firms Fried Frank and White & Case.
Lumete was born out of Clara’s lifelong obsession with eyewear and Barbara’s longtime entrepreneurial dreams.
Lumete frequently sponsors fundraising events for charities, including Seeds of Peace, The Eric De La Cruz Hope For Hearts Foundation, Animal Haven, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Help by Design for Japan, and Jamaica Impact.