There are certain frames that have become indispensable, thanks to the people who have worn them. Frames that can only be identified by the icons who have worn them. Today, Mymonture takes a look back at the stars who made their favorite pair famous.
jean Reno
When we imagine Jean Reno, we always see him wearing his famous little round glasses, which give him that distinctive style. Notably in the film Léon, where he wears a pair of Junior GAULTIER in transparent plastic.
Let's look back at the career of this great actor. Born in Casablanca to Spanish parents, he came to the attention of Luc Besson, with whom he made a number of films, including Le Grand Bleu, Nikita and Léon, that propelled his career forward. His versatility as an actor enabled him to star in films in a completely different register, such as the saga of Les Visiteurs, in which he also enjoyed great success. He is also one of the few French actors to have appeared in several American films, including Mission Impossible, The Pink Panther and The Da Vinci Code.
In many films and in everyday life, Jean Reno is so fond of round frames that a collection in his name, designed by Cendrine Obadia, has been created. The collection features mainly round glasses, reminiscent of those worn by the actor. A heterogeneous collection, however, with something for everyone.
Our favorite :
John Lennon
How can we get past John Lennon when it comes to talking about icons and eyewear? Indeed, it's impossible. John Lennon is a huge pop-culture star who was a member of the Beatles.
The Beatles were originally a group made up of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star, formed in the early '60s. The group underwent several remodels before finally splitting up, with each member embarking on his own career. For his part, John Lennon composed one of the most emblematic songs of his repertoire, " Imagine ", then retired from the stage for a few years, before being tragically murdered on December 8, 1980.
John Lennon left an enormous cultural imprint, both in music and in pop culture in general. An eyewear brand has even taken his name to create collections in the image of those he wore: simple, uncluttered and round.
Our favorite :
Steve McQueen
It's hard not to mention Steve McQueen when talking about afashion icon. Nicknamed " The King of Cool ", this nickname wasn't bestowed on him for nothing. This actor was a true jack-of-all-trades, who didn't hesitate to perform the stunts himself in his films. Before becoming an actor, his life took many twists and turns, from street life at the age of 9, when he became a soldier in the navy, a docker and a door-to-door salesman, before taking acting lessons and starring in a few plays.
A few years later, he landed roles in such cult films as The Great Escape, Bullit and The Yangtze Gunboat. His passion for motor sport led him to make the 1971 film Le Mans, in which he drives a Porsche.
But Steve McQueen is also known for a pair of eyeglasses he is particularly fond of wearing: the Persol 714 model. This model has become timeless today, thanks to its timeless shape, key nose and tortoiseshell color.
After his death in 1980, a number of his personal items were sold at auction, including his pair of Persols, which sold for $70,200.
Our favorite :
Wayfarers
In this section, we won't be talking about just one icon, but many who have worn and popularized Ray-Ban's legendary Wayfarers. The Wayfarer is the story of the first pair of plastic glasses, the successor to the no less famous Aviator.
The story of the Wayfarer began with Audrey Hepburn, who wore a pair in the 1961 film "Diamonds on the Couch". Success was immediate and the model became increasingly famous. A little later, other stars were caught wearing Wayfarers, including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles.
Abandoned between the '70s and '90s, they came back in force in the 2000s, with a multiplicity of colors and combinations. Are you more classic or neo-retro?
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