Kuboraum Eyewear FAQ: Everything Buyers Ask
TL;DR — Kuboraum is a Berlin eyewear brand whose frames are called "Masks," each labeled with a letter-and-number code. They are designed in Berlin, handmade in Italy, and sold without a front logo on purpose. At Gazal Eyecare, Masks range from about $360 to $2,600, come in optical and sun versions, and can be fitted with a prescription. Below, the questions we hear most.
What is a Kuboraum "Mask"?
A Mask is simply what Kuboraum calls its eyewear — every frame the brand makes. The word is not decoration. Kuboraum's design philosophy treats a frame as a mask that accentuates the wearer's character rather than hiding it, and describes the frames as "cubic rooms," which is the origin of the name itself. So when you see Mask P8 or Mask K10, "Mask" is the product line and the philosophy at once.
How do Kuboraum model names work?
Each model is "Mask" plus a letter and a number — K10, P8, H40, X12. The letter groups a design family or construction style, and the number identifies the specific model within it. Once you know that, browsing gets faster. You will notice, for example, that the H-series leans into the metal Machinery Series, like the rimless Mask H40. It is a catalogue-minded system — no surprise from a brand co-founded by an anthropologist.
Where is Kuboraum made?
Designed in Berlin, handmade in Italy. That line — "dreamed in Berlin, handmade in Italy" — is stamped across the brand's own materials. The studio, showroom and flagship store sit in a former Berlin post office on the old East-West border, while the physical frames are handcrafted in Italy from acetate, metal, or a mix of both.
Why don't Kuboraum frames have a logo?
Because the brand decided they shouldn't. "Kuboraum is no logo," the company states outright. The reasoning follows the mask idea: the frame is meant to highlight the person wearing it, not advertise itself. You will find the model code discreetly on the temple, but you will not find a big badge on the front. In a market built on visible branding, that is a deliberate stance — and, to be fair, part of the appeal.
How much do Kuboraum glasses cost?
At Gazal Eyecare, Kuboraum Masks run from roughly $360 for entry-level sun models like the cat-eye Mask Y3 up to about $2,600 for pieces in precious materials. Most optical and sun Masks sit between about $500 and $850. Standout designs such as the Mask Z50 land higher, reflecting more complex construction and finishing.
Can Kuboraum frames take a prescription?
Yes. Kuboraum's optical Masks are built to hold prescription lenses, and many models come in matching sun versions too. If you love a design, there is a good chance you can have it both as your everyday glasses and as sunglasses. Gazal Eyecare can fit your prescription into an optical Mask.
Are Kuboraum frames unisex?
Effectively, yes. Kuboraum designs around identity and expression rather than gendered categories, and the brand's own archive shows the same models on a wide mix of wearers. Choose by shape, scale and the statement you want — not by a men's or women's label.
Who wears Kuboraum?
Kuboraum's public archive documents a striking roster: Rihanna, Madonna in the X12, artist Ai Weiwei in the N4, Erykah Badu, Oprah Winfrey, Nicolas Cage and more. The brand has also collaborated with Berlin's Hamburger Bahnhof contemporary art museum and appeared across Vogue, GQ and Harper's Bazaar. It sits at the crossroads of eyewear, art and music by design.
How can I tell a Kuboraum is genuine?
Look for the hallmarks: the "Mask" model code on the temple, the hand-finished quality of the acetate or metal, and the absence of a loud front logo. Buying from an authorized retailer is the surest route — Gazal Eyecare stocks Kuboraum directly, so every Mask in the Kuboraum collection is the real thing.
FAQ
What does Kuboraum mean?
The name reflects the brand's "cubic rooms" concept — eyewear as a personal space, or mask, that shelters and expresses the wearer's identity. Kuboraum describes its frames this way in its own design philosophy, tying the name directly to the idea of a room or cube for the self.
Is Kuboraum a luxury brand?
Kuboraum is a high-end, handmade Italian eyewear brand positioned in the avant-garde and artistic segment rather than mass luxury. Frames are handcrafted, logo-free and sold in the roughly $360-$2,600 range, with strong presence in fashion press and contemporary art circles.
Do Kuboraum sunglasses come in prescription?
Many Kuboraum sun Masks share a design with an optical version, and optical Masks accept prescription lenses. If you want a specific sunglass design with your prescription, Gazal Eyecare can advise on which models support it and fit the lenses.
How do I choose my first Kuboraum?
Decide how bold you want to be. The rimless metal Machinery Series is the easiest entry; heavy acetate Masks are the boldest. Then pick optical or sun based on when you'll wear them most, and choose a shape that matches the statement you want to make.
The bottom line
Kuboraum rewards a little knowledge: understand the Mask concept, the letter-number codes, and the made-in-Italy craft, and the whole range clicks into place. Whether you want an everyday optical statement or icon-grade sunglasses, start with the full Kuboraum collection at Gazal Eyecare and pick the Mask that reads like you.