La Maison Bonnet is a must for bespoke eyewear. It was the one that invented high eyewear. Today, as a guardian of a tradition that has earned it the title of Master of Art, Maison Bonnet has been adorning the faces of the greatest since the 1930s. Yves Saint Laurent, Le Corbusier, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Jacques Chirac, Jean Gabin, François Mitterrand, Jackie and Aristotle Onassis, Henry Chapier… have all passed through the workshops for a custom frame. Made from tortoiseshell, horn, or acetate, these glasses are considered the most prestigious in the world.

Whatever material you choose for your glasses, the creation process for each pair coming out of the Bonnet workshops is the same. It takes place in four stages: the choice of the model and its material. The taking of measurements. The manufacturing. And the ‘fitting to the face.’ For a pair of glasses coming out of the Bonnet workshops, expect to pay €900.”

MAISON BONNET – Passage des Deux Pavillons – 5 Rue des Petits Champs – 75001 Paris. While Maison Bonnet is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, it is nonetheless recommended to make an appointment before visiting, to ensure you are received with maximum comfort.