Collection: Jean Lempereur

Jean Lempereur never sought fame, but rather perfection of lines and beauty of detail. At the crossroads of artisanal optics and fashion design, his glasses are distinguished by their graphic elegance, solid construction, and understated yet assertive refinement.

From the mid-1970s to the 1990s, Jean Lempereur offered collections of eyewear made in France, often in high-quality acetate, with chiseled shapes, deep colors, and impeccable finishes. Some pieces in Optyl or gold-plated metal evoke an almost architectural design, always serving allure.

The most frequently observed Jean Lempereur frames feature a solid acetate structure, often in brown, black, or amber shades. Some series adopt an oversized square shape typical of the 1970s, while others prefer a softened rectangle, more common in the 1990s. We sometimes note the presence of two-tone temples or details integrated into the acetate (gold lines, marbled effects). The lenses are generally tinted, in brown or smoked gray, and the finishes demonstrate a good level of craftsmanship.

Jean Lempereur collaborated with small French workshops, which makes his glasses even rarer today. Some frames were produced in very limited series, or even on demand.

Jean Lempereur sunglasses are of interest to fans of French eyewear from the 1970s to the 1990s. Their made-in-France manufacturing is a guarantee of structural quality, with robust finishes and durable materials. The brand's relative confidentiality makes it a discreet but authentic signature, far removed from the major couture licenses. They constitute a tangible example of local industrial history, at a time when France produced a large proportion of its eyewear in a semi-artisanal manner.