KOUTURE EYEWEAR

Welcome to Kouture Eyewear, a category that catapulted a fashion brand in other categories such as cosmetics, jewelry, handbags and apparel. Under this category we market both optical (spectacle) frames and sunglass, both of optical quality. Identified not only due to its notable name but also by way of the iconic double K, back to back emblem.

KOUTURE was founded by Nelissa Nimi Dass-Claveria in 2007. The word KOUTURE is a variant of the French word “couture” or haute couture (French for “high tailoring”) referring to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and crafted with extreme attention to detail and finish by the most experienced artisans, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques.  KOUTURE is interpreted in the same spirit without the high cost.  

Nelissa began her career in the optical industry, in various facets of the business, which catapulted her career in designing eyewear.  The first and only Caribbean born and self made eyewear designer. Below please find a brief summary of the milestones in her career.  

• 1989 – With Canada’s premier optical wholesale supplier of it’s time, Imperial Optical, as an CSR in the Optical Machinery and Supply Dept.
• 1991 – In the retail aspect of the optical business.  
• 1995 – With Marchon (one of the top 5 optical wholesalers in the world) as the International Administrative Manager.
• 1999 – Founded NNDC to market boutique fashion optical products  to the Caribbean and Latin America.
• 2007 – Opened a “state of the art” warehouse and showroom in North Miami Beach to accommodate the evolution of its business.
• 2008 – Changed the name of the company to better reflect the concept of a Fashion House, passionately bringing new categories of fashion focused products to the KOUTURE enthusiast internationally.

KOUTURE is owned by Nelissa’s company Kouture Ventures Inc. 

Conveniently located in North Miami, just 40 minutes away from Miami International Airport and 25 minutes away from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. Only 15 away from Aventura Mall and Shops at Bal Harbour . A strictly B2B company catering to ECP (eye care professionals) such as a ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and orthoptists.