Komono was founded in 2009 by Belgian designers Anton Janssens and Raf Maes.
The Antwerp-based brand began with a design approach that combined fashion accessories, watches, and eyewear. Its name, “Komono,” comes from Japanese and is associated with small accessories or things, reflecting the company’s focus on designed everyday objects.
Komono’s sunglasses are part of a broader accessories identity rather than a company built solely around optical manufacturing. The brand became known for clean, contemporary shapes and relatively accessible design.
Komono can be confused with Mykita because both have European design reputations and distinctive modern frames. Mykita began in Berlin in 2003, whereas Komono was founded in Belgium in 2009 by Janssens and Maes.