Iconic frame bespoke to Aristotle Onassis, famous businessman and international socialite in the 50-60's. Moss khaki texture. style conscientious Greek magnate in different colors and even as a sunglasses.
After he Married Jacquie Kennedy, Francois Pinton creted for her the famous Jaquie-O Look ( oversized sunglasses in models Jacky 3, Jacky 2 and Venezia..among others.)
*About the brand: Hand crafted eyewear since the 1930, François Pinton frames and sunglasses became popular within intellectual circles in France and later international high society (politicians, artists, intellectuals and high level scholars, international socialites and movie stars).
These are sophisticated elegant timeless pieces; they are not trendy by they are finely designed and artistically crafted. Style and elegance are forever and become staples of your own persona. A François Pinton frame is a solid investment. History, quality and savoir-faire par excellence.
a: 48 mm (vertical depth: 39mm) b: 20 mm c: 140mm
ICONS of Style:
So many names and recognizable frames signed by François Pinton throughout the years... some of these tailor made frames are still featured in the current collection.
Prince Charles, Grace Kelly princess of Monaco, Jacquie Kennedy-Onassis, Aristotle Onassis, François Mitterand, Jacques Chirac, Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, Jean Poiret, Robert Redford, Georges Burns, Nicole Croisille, Jacques Barrot, Francis Ford Coppola, Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Édouard Baladur, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Victor Vasarely, Madame de Rothschild, Colette Giacomotti, Bernadette Chirac, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Andrée Putman, Gregory Peck, and others.