Collection: Paradox

Paradox is part of the tradition of independent eyewear brands, with an emphasis on sophisticated design and sculptural detail. Its frames often play on the contrast between simplicity and fantasy, with classic shapes revisited with material effects, color gradients, and decorated temples. The brand's spirit reflects a desire to make eyewear both functional and expressive.

Little documented, the Paradox Collection brand appeared on the European eyewear market in the 1980s and 1990s, at a time when many independent manufacturers were producing in France and Italy. Distributed mainly on the European market, its collections explored trendy shapes (rectangular, butterfly, oversize) while incorporating reliable technical processes and meticulous finishes. Paradox glasses were often sold in specialty boutiques, as an alternative to the major fashion houses.

- Paradox P5001: two-tone brown and pink frame, sculpted temples.

- 90s rectangular series: sober acetates with metallic details.

- Gradient frames: tinted lenses matching the tones of the acetate.

- Oversized shapes: feminine and elegant lines, inspired by couture fashion.

Some Paradox series incorporated hand-carved temples, a rare process in the mid-range ranges of the 90s. This gave them their own identity, at the crossroads between industrial production and artisanal finishes.

Vintage Paradox eyewear is notable for its original design, high-quality European manufacturing, and its rarity in today's market. It embodies a part of the eyewear history of the 1980s and 2000s, marked by creative independents who offered alternatives to the big brands. For collectors, it represents a period of discreet but significant aesthetic experimentation.