Collection: Lizon

Lizon frames represent a certain French optical classicism, with clean shapes, balanced volumes, and attention to detail. The brand favors acetate or metal frames, sometimes with thick temples or contrasting materials. The style is functional, understated, without excessive decorative elements, with a clearly legible design. The “Lizon – France” engraving on the temples attests to their local manufacturing.

Lizon is an eyewear brand active mainly in the 1980s and 1990s, identifiable through frames made in France and distributed mainly through independent optical circuits. No link has been established with a fashion house or an industrial license. It is believed to be a brand from the French eyewear environment, possibly linked to a manufacturer in the Jura region or a local distributor. Its history remains poorly documented in public archives, but its production visible on the second-hand market testifies to real activity and an intermediate positioning between craftsmanship and small industrial series.

The Lizon frames observed are often made of solid acetate, with soft rectangular or slightly angular panto shapes. There are also models in gold or brushed metal, with thin bridges and tubular temples. The colors range from black to translucent brown, sometimes with marbled finishes or plays of shine. The lenses are generally tinted in sober shades, gray or brown, matching the frame. Some pairs present a precise formal balance, without superfluous ornamentation, but with a concern for fit, curve, and comfort when worn.

Lizon sunglasses are an example of discreet but well-crafted French production. Their appeal lies in their traceability—thanks to the explicit “France” markings—the solidity of the materials used, and their relative rarity in current second-hand channels. These frames are aimed at lovers of simple, well-designed shapes and collectors interested in forgotten French brands from the independent eyewear industry of the late 20th century.

Several Lizon frames feature a matte or satin finish, unusual for the time, obtained by hand polishing in the manufacturing workshops. This type of visual treatment, distinct from the usual glossy finish of acetate, was then reserved for short series or local productions wishing to differentiate themselves without resorting to ornamentation.