Vuarnet

Two prestigious houses join forces to publish a piece in a single copy. Maison Vuarnet, which has been producing the best solar lenses since 1957 thanks to its exceptional know-how, has entrusted La Maison Bonnet with its legendary model, the 02. Maison Bonnet, internationally renowned, guardian of a tradition that has given it the title of Master of Art, invented “Haute Eyewear”. It specializes in the manufacture of custom-made glasses, handmade and designed only in precious materials such as real tortoiseshell.

These two houses share more than their know-how, their origins date back to the 1950s in the heart of Paris, their founders are avant-garde and passionate. They have had world-famous ambassadors from Yves Saint Laurent to Jacky Kennedy for Maison Bonnet and from Alain Delon to Miles Davis for Maison Vuarnet. Their stories are even common, Mr Bonnet Père supplied himself with mineral glasses from Mr Pouilloux at 28 rue Boissy d'Anglas where Vuarnet has since established his Parisian boutique.

It is a great first for these two houses to combine their talent to develop a unique piece of master art. This is Vuarnet's iconic model, the first in the brand's history, the 02. This model marked the success of Vuarnet, it equipped a whole generation of people from the 70s and 80s, and was adopted by celebrities like Mick Jagger and Romy Schneider. In their workshop in Sens, La Maison Bonnet had its expert and skillful hands create a reinterpretation of the 02 using the noblest material, real tortoiseshell. The craftsmen of Maison Bonnet will take more than 20 hours to complete. shape the model. It will be equipped with SKILYNX mineral glass, exclusive Vuarnet technology, which accentuates contrasts and increases depth of field. They offer unrivaled optical precision, maximum protection, exceptional resistance and superior visual comfort.

The model is now presented at the Vuarnet boutique located at 28 rue Boissy d'Anglas in Paris. This unique piece is available for sale. Its price is set at €15,000.