Krewe review

Krewe is a style-first brand from New Orleans that backs its frames in an unusual way. Its quality page lists small-batch production, plant-based acetates, premium metals, specialty lens coatings and a 100-point inspection system applied in-house to every frame. The strongest policy is Second Chances: if you buy at full price from Krewe or an authorized retailer, your first replacement for a broken or damaged frame is free, and later replacements come at a discount. Prices in USD start at $295 for the Zander, the Kate costs $335 and the St. Louis Tuscan Tortoise 18K Polarized costs $395. Frame orders ship free in 2 days and returns are accepted for 30 days. Krewe scores below Moscot on quality because the pages we checked do not name the lens material. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

style-led buyers who want free first replacement

Price

Zander $295; Kate $335; St. Louis Polarized $395.

ZANDER Black + Black Tea $295
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Small-batch production with plant-based acetates and premium metals
• Every frame reviewed in-house with Krewe's 100-point inspection system
• Specialty lens coatings and polarized options such as St. Louis Tuscan Tortoise 18K Polarized
• Second Chances program replaces your first damaged frame free on full-price purchases
• 18 stores including New Orleans and New York flagships

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: First replacement is free for full-price purchases from Krewe or an authorized retailer
• Strength: Free 2-day shipping on all frame orders
• Strength: 30-day returns
• Weakness: Second Chances only covers the first replacement free; later ones are discounted
• Weakness: Polarized versions cost $395
• Weakness: Lens material is not named on the pages we checked

Key facts

• Cheapest pair quoted: Zander, $295
• Inspection: 100-point
• Replacement: First replacement free at full price
• Shipping: Free 2-day on frame orders
• Returns: 30 days

Where it ranks

Krewe is No. 7 in our Best Sunglasses Brands verdict.