MELLER x Lazy Oaf

If you’ve ever locked eyes with a stranger’s dog and forgotten the human holding the lead, this one’s for you.

Barcelona’s viral eyewear brand MELLER has teamed up with London’s champion of mischief and creativity, Lazy Oaf, for a limited-edition collaboration that’s equal parts irreverent and endearing. The result? Kare, translucent grey sunglasses that look sleek from afar but reveal a not-so-subtle love of dogs up close.

On paper, Kare could sound like a novelty. But like the best kind of fashion, what looks tongue-in-cheek at first actually lands with real charm. There’s a well-judged balance here between Lazy Oaf’s sideways glance at design and MELLER’s city-ready minimalism.

The pink gradient lenses feel right for summer, not too sweet, just enough bite. The small dog details on the temples aren’t loud, but if you know, you know. These are for the ones who follow more golden retrievers than influencers.

For the campaign, MELLER x Lazy Oaf have doubled down on the concept of invisible friendship, centring their short film around a dog owner and their completely unseen four-legged companion. It’s surreal, gently funny, and honestly a little touching, especially for anyone who knows what it means to be followed from room to room by something furry and loyal.

MELLER has done this before: used storytelling to elevate a product drop into something more lasting. If you caught our previous coverage on MELLER’s sustainable sunglasses or the tinted lens revival for Spring 2025, you’ll know the brand’s knack for merging a clean aesthetic with a bit of conceptual bite.

Priced at £49 and available from 22nd June on the MELLER website, Kare is very much a get-it-before-it’s-gone piece. And while it’s technically an accessory, it wears like something more personal. A companion. A sidekick. A subtle wink to everyone else out there who talks to dogs before their owners.

It’s easy to be cynical about collabs, especially in the streetwear space, but this one genuinely feels like both brands brought their A-game. It’s FAULTLess in that sense: equal parts playful and purposeful, with enough design credibility to feel like a proper addition to your wardrobe, not just a social media stunt.

And if you catch someone double-taking at the pup on your temples? Even better.