Wearing art like a jewel.
The Genesis
Nothing was like us.
Some objects aren't just accessories. They're extensions of oneself. Our frames are designed like cast shadows. Soft. Refined. Lines that follow the drape of a fabric. That embrace the verticality of a gandoura silhouette, that find peace in the modesty of a veil. They simply need to exist in harmony. For years, glasses were only designed for one look. Never for those who carry their heritage with restraint.
Ikhtilaf — The first eyewear House inspired by Muslim arts.
I designed this collection with my grandmother in mind. Her silver ring set with obsidian, where a star and crescent watch over, which she still wears today.
I wanted glasses that are worn like a jewel and that, even when put down, remain beautiful to look at. Jewellery pieces for the face, as much as frames for the eyes.
Our heritage, your style
Wear your culture, without compromise.
Headscarf✦Gandoura✦Jellaba✦Kufic✦
For those who had never found glasses that suited them. You deserve glasses that don't ask you to change your style, but adapt to it.
Big brands design for the world as it is. We, for the world as it should be:
more inclusive, more authentic, more human.
We didn't invent glasses. We simply gave them back their place.
The Sign
The eight-pointed star.
The eight-pointed star, a foundational symbol of Ikhtilaf, is formed by two intertwined squares—the meeting of the visible and the invisible, the earthly and the celestial. It has been found for centuries in the art and architecture of Eastern civilizations.
It expresses unity in diversity and the sacred balance of opposites. It is this motif that discreetly connects each of our frames: an inherited geometry that has become our signature.
A Word from the Founder
"With IKHTILAF, I wanted to celebrate the diversity of Muslim peoples through eyewear."
— Mehdi.K, founder of Ikhtilaf
signature to a collection
SAFIR | exceptional materials.
The SAFIR collection embodies a strong identity, blending symbolic heritage with modern assertiveness.
Silver-plated titanium, a noble material, combines lasting brilliance with natural resistance, offering comfort and timeless elegance.
Obsidian evokes the Black Stone of Mecca, a silent guardian of prayers.
The geometry of the motifs reveals a meditative rigor and a beauty that is suggested rather than imposed, inherited from the artistic traditions of the Middle East.
The eight-pointed star, Ikhtilaf's founding symbol, expresses unity in diversity.
Our guiding principles
Our five values.
IDENTITY
Every frame is a statement of self. Wearing our glasses is about embracing one's roots and asserting one's uniqueness. Far from being a mere accessory, they become a mirror of each personal and cultural story.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is not a trend for us; it's a responsibility. We work with noble materials and environmentally friendly processes.
authenticity
Each frame is chosen for its premium materials and meticulous finishes. No false scarcity or inflated promises: only authentic pieces, crafted with care to stand the test of time.
IMPACT
This impact is reflected in the eyes of those who recognize themselves in it. This is how we leave a lasting and meaningful mark. Our creations celebrate the diversity of cultures in the Muslim world while revealing their profound connection.
DIVERSITY
We celebrate diversity. IKHTILAF exists to show that beauty does not have a single form, a single color, a single culture. It is multifaceted, rich, and infinitely varied.