At the very beginning, during the drawing stage, we like to retreat to the city of Fukui, nestled between the mountains and the Sea of Japan, close to our factory.

We bring with us notebooks filled with sketches of shapes, colors, and impressions from our time between Paris and Tokyo.

In this calm place, where the spirit of the pioneering artisans of Japanese eyewear still lives, our new creations take shape.

In the city of Sabaé, three hours from Tokyo on the shores of the Sea of Japan, eyewear manufacturing has earned the most prestigious reputation since the early 20th century, from handmade prototypes to assembly, polishing, and quality control.

Chaque prototype est entièrement réalisé à la main afin de valider la faisabilité du dessin technique avant son passage en production.

Ici, la surface en acétate du modèle Anna est polie manuellement à l’aide d’une roue en coton.

À l’aide d’une pâte de polissage, l’artisan frotte délicatement la surface acetate de la monture pour afin d’obtenir un poli miroir.

Pour chaque étape de ce processus, nous utilisons une pâte spécifique (Pâte abrasive pour l’ébavurage, Pâte à ponçage gros pour le lissage, Pâte pour le brillantage).

Dernière étape de la fabrication : chaque monture (ici, le modèle Anna) est soumise à un contrôle qualité des plus rigoureux.

It is also in Sabaé, at the company Tega Seiko, that the metal components forming the frame structure and hinges of our glasses are produced. When it comes to assessing the durability of a frame, the hinges play a central role.

The titanium tips, inserted at the end of the temples (THEO and ANNA models), add a slight weight (1,58 grams) to shift the center of gravity backward. Instead of being located at the front of the frame, near the hinge as is usually the case, it is now positioned roughly at the first third of the temple, providing a feeling of lightness at the front for optimal comfort.