French luxury house known for its status-symbol eyewear, featuring precious materials like buffalo horn and signature C Décor hardware.
ORIGIN
France
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 1847 in Paris by Louis-François Cartier, a master jeweler who served European royalty, Cartier is a legendary luxury Maison that translated its jewelry expertise into eyewear in 1983. While the house is historic, its eyewear division has become a distinct cultural phenomenon, merging the meticulous detailing of haute joaillerie with a commanding street-style presence. The collection is defined by its use of precious materials—solid gold, platinum, Bubinga wood, and the iconic genuine buffalo horn—alongside signature codes like the Panthère silhouette, Santos screws, and the C Décor hinge.