Collection: Charles Jourdan

Charles Jourdan embodies French elegance at the intersection of refinement and modernity. Known for its couture and accessories, the house translates its style into eyewear with understated yet sophisticated lines, acetates in refined colors, and metallic details that recall its heritage as a fashion designer. The Jourdan spirit is a chic and timeless aesthetic, imbued with rigor and modernity.

Founded in 1921 in Romans-sur-Isère, Charles Jourdan first established itself as a luxury shoemaker renowned for its women's shoes. In the 1960s and 1970s, the brand expanded its offerings to include leather goods and accessories, and then to eyewear in the 1980s. Produced under license, Charles Jourdan eyewear reflects French expertise combined with international distribution, while retaining the signature elegance that has made the brand famous.

- Oversized 80s frames: thick acetates in sober or translucent shades.

- Rectangular and geometric shapes from the 90s: minimalist and structured.

- Decorated temples: metal inserts, discreet logos or finishes inspired by leather goods.

- Colored acetates: burgundy, tortoiseshell, deep black, often associated with gradient lenses.

In the 1980s, Charles Jourdan collaborated with several French eyewear manufacturers based in the Jura region, a historic region of optical production. These partnerships ensured careful, local manufacturing, which explains the robustness of the vintage models still in circulation today.

Charles Jourdan vintage eyewear is notable for its aesthetic refinement, high-quality European manufacturing, and its deep roots in French fashion history. Although less common than those of the great couture houses, these eyewear are original and sought-after pieces by vintage lovers seeking understated elegance.