French heritage brand known for its high-performance mineral glass lenses and iconic, sport-influenced eyewear designs.
ORIGIN
France
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in Paris in 1957 by optician Roger Pouilloux, Vuarnet is a brand built on the invention of the revolutionary Skilynx mineral glass lens. The brand’s identity was solidified when French Olympic skier Jean Vuarnet, after whom the brand was named, won a gold medal in 1960 wearing the high-performance lenses. This fusion of optical innovation and alpine achievement cemented Vuarnet's reputation for exceptional quality and protection. The brand produces its mineral lenses, which are 100% natural and recyclable, in its own factory near Paris, a testament to its commitment to French craftsmanship and sustainable production.