10 celebrities who adore the opulent optical talents of Anna-Karin Karlsson

Whilst our latest issue marks the first time Anna-Karin Karlsson appears on the pages of Vogue Scandinavia, the Swedish eyewear designer is not a new kid on the block. The optical couturier has spent years dressing some of the most recognisable eyes in pop culture, with a client list to match.

From musicians like Fergie and Beyoncé, who return to her designs time and again, to reality stars such as Kyle Richards, who reach for her frames more selectively, these are the 10 celebrities firmly in Anna-Karin Karlsson’s camp.

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Fashion’s former rule-breaker may have softened her style in recent years (no meat dresses in sight), but at the height of her maximalist era, Lady Gaga frequently turned to Anna-Karin Karlsson for eyewear that matched her theatrics. Styles such as The Cat, seen here in black, have since been discontinued or reworked, though the occasional pair still surfaces on resale platforms like Vestiaire Collective.

Grammy winner Chappell Roan, celebrated for her unapologetically OTT aesthetic, wore a pair of Karlsson’s frames to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in March 2025. With its dramatic silhouette, the Le Swag style felt perfectly in tune with the night and unmistakably Elton-coded.

In the music video for ‘Pa Ti’, Jennifer Lopez appears in a pair of Anna-Karin Karlsson half-moon sunglasses, lending a distinctly cinematic edge to the sultry, slow-burn visuals.

That Beyoncé is an Anna-Karin Karlsson devotee comes as little surprise. The multi-hyphenate icon has worn the designer’s frames repeatedly, most notably throughout her Cowboy Carter tour, favouring standout styles such as the Crystal Mirage in gold in gold and the original Shady Luv.

In the video for ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’, Harry Styles wore a pair of half-moon sunglasses by the Swedish designer, cementing Karlsson’s place within his era-defining visual universe.

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S is the only way one could possibly describe Fergie in her numerous Anna-Karin Karlsson specs - including the classic Crystal Mirage in a colourway we wish we could still get our hands on.

Partying the night away, Snoop Dogg donned a pair of the Crystal Mirage sunnies by Karlsson - in green, of course - completing his suited ensemble.

Model Winnie Harlow was spotted dancing in a pair of Anna-Karin Karlsson’s Billion $ Boo frames, their gem-encrusted finish mirroring the tones of her vibrant ensemble.

Mary J. Blige’s loyalty to Anna-Karin Karlsson runs deep. The ‘Family Affair’ singer has repeatedly reached for the designer’s statement frames, from the Crystal Mirage in black to the Shady Luv, proving that the Queen of R&B simply can't get enough of Karlsson.

In a city that thrives on performative phonies, Kyle Richards has never shied away from being herself, especially when she is wearing Anna-Karin Karlsson's Logo Dude sunglasses.