An eyewear brand known for its avant-garde designs and artisanal use of unconventional materials like natural horn.
ORIGIN
Hong Kong
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 2012 by Ti Kwa and Jean-Marc Virard, Rigards is an independent eyewear brand that began in Hong Kong and is now based in Paris. With backgrounds in fashion and music, the founders channeled their shared passion for unique eyewear into a brand that prioritizes nonconformist design and traditional craftsmanship. Rigards is defined by its use of unconventional, natural materials, including ethically sourced water buffalo horn, sterling silver, copper, and wood, which lend each frame a unique, sculptural quality. The brand's aesthetic is often described as avant-garde and is inspired by natural forms and historical motifs, embracing what it calls the "aesthetics of imperfection".