Gouverneur Audigier was established in 1878 by Clément Gouverneur in Morez, in the heart of Jura valley, the cradle of French eyewear.

Vuarnet has a story, and it’s unique.It began rue Boissy d’Anglas in Paris in 1957 where Roger Pouilloux had his workshops. This avant-garde optician, passionate by ski, will revolutionize the sunglasses world by inventing an exceptional glass, able to both protect him on slopes and provide a clear vision of the relief in overcast weather.

In 1964, Joël LESCA created his first collection in a small workshop in the Secrétan neighborhood of Paris's 19th district. His sons, Mathieu and Bertrand, grew up in this same environment, surrounded by glasses, learning the craft alongside their father in the assembly workshops.

Old World Technique, New World Expression.In a world that emphasizes immediacy, Matsuda choose to anchor themselves in traditions of craftsmanship and thoughtful execution. The distinctly Japanese approach of combining handcrafted techniques and innovative technology guides their philosophy of experimentation and is unmistakably Matsuda.

l.a.Eyeworks began on September 9, 1979 when Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi opened a single storefront on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California, to challenge the prevailing norms of eyewear with proposals for a new, provocative revelation of the face.