“Now’s not the time to get silly, so wear your big
boots
and
jump
on
the
Bob
garbage Dylan,
clowns” Tarantula
-1965.
SPRING SU
MMER 2015
Jacques Marie Mage is a maker of rare, collectible spectacles that combine historical motifs with precious materials, innovative production methods, and ethical business practices.
Vision Of Past Future A s t h e c u l t u re of i ro ny, re l a t i v i s m , a n d p a s t i c h e wa n e s , t h e re i s c re a t i ve l i fe t h a t o s c i l l a te s b et we e n a n d b eyo n d i ro ny a n d s i n c e r i t y, n a i vet y and knowingness, optimism and doubt. If the present is a symptom of immediacy and absence, then we are certainly historians as much as we are futurists. T h e s u n i s s e t t i n g , a n d we ’ r e i n p u r s u i t o f a p l u r a l i t y o f h o r i z o n s . Where Hope is not simple or something to always distrust, and Love not something to pander or ridicule, and Narratives are as necessary as they are problematic. Ours begins with a question: How might we become vibrantly open, magnetic, and ever true? How might we artfully express all that has happened and happens anew? We a r e , l i k e s c i e n t i s t s , o n a q u e s t f o r p o e t i c e l e g a n c e . While we acknowledge the limitations inherent to all movement and experience, we think it possible that together, we can mend the burden of our polarized heritage. Recalibrate the optics; illuminate traditions; enrich the people. Ap proach each mo me n t a s a s c ul p to r m i gh t a clef t of s to ne. Te s t t h e a i r f o r w h a t ’ s h a p p e n e d o v e r t h e c e n t u r i e s ; s e n s e t h e c u l t u r a l revolutions, the great epics and anti-heroes of our collective histories. Cast your eyes across the oceans and ages. Envision life through the lens of the other. S p a n c ou n t r i e s , c ou n te r c ul tu re s , re p t he w i s do m of ge ne rat i o n s .
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Over the last two decades, Jerome Jacques Marie Mage has been quietly shaping the direction of action sports and luxury product design. Moving to Los Angeles at the age of 20, the French-born designer opened his studio in 2001, and presently works with a varied and loyal clientele. Known for his keen eye and sartorial flair, Mage’s latest venture, Jacques Marie Mage (J.M.M.), is a small-batch, limitededition eyewear collection that reflects the designer’s matured vision and refined aesthetic vocabulary, one that boldly reconfigures influences ranging from Art Deco to American Folk to La Belle Époque. into a n u tter ly u niqu e statement insc r u table and u npredic tabl e . re g a rd in g histo r ic al happenings and JM: Wh a t’s la ck i n g m o s t t h e s e d a ys is a p re s e nt-day attitu des. So what makes How wo u ld yo u desc r ibe your approach p oi nt of v i ew. Es p eci a l l y w h e n it c o m e s a n o b je ct c o llec tible is the su m of all to design? to luxu ry, a n i nd u s tr y s e g m e nt in w h ic h t h is inte rc o nnec ted info r matio n. J M : Ou r wo r k is about passion s, s kills a n d tra d i ti o n s a re d is a p p e a r in g , au thentic ity, and c raft. It’s al so s upp lanted by p ric e d r ive n , ove r- D e sc r i b e the J.M .M . a es theti c. abo u t ho nesty. We have a ve ry h on e st mar keted p ro d u ct. Th a t ’s w hy we fo c us on c ra f t a nd i n d i v id ua l it y, to c re a te JM : Wit h this first seaso n, I was appro ac h, fro m the get go. We’ re n ot rare a nd ti m eles s m e m e nto s t h a t infl u e n c ed by a c er tain nu mber of tr ying to replic ate c lassic sh ape s c onvey p owerf u l n a r ra t ive s . I n ot h e r s to r ie s , so rather then ju st design and ju st c o lo r them o r tw ist th e m in words , we’ re n ot i n th e b u s in e s s of jus t a p a ir of su nglasses, I wanted eac h so me c lever way. Ou r o bse ssion w ith making a cces s o ri es . B u t ul t im a te l y, t h e fra m e to c o ntain all these sto r ies, all o r iginality and qu ality de man ds th at p roj ect i s a n i nv i ta ti o n to d is c ove r y a n d t h e c o l l e c ted interests in the aesthetic we u tilize o nly the m ost pre mium of bygo ne eras—fro m mater ials, develo p indu st ry in n ovative c ur ios i ty, a n i mp etu s fo r te l l in g a n d re - infl u e n c es te lli ng s to ri es , fo r re s h a p in g t h e p a s t B r uta l is t arc hitec tu re to the Frenc h hardware, u tilize o nly th e most i nto t he p res ent an d p ro je c t in g t h e Firs t E m pire. The resu lt is a c o llec tio n respec table manu fac tu re rs in th e p res ent i nto the f u t u re . I t h in k t h in g s of s p e c tac les that not o nly embrac e wo r ld, and c o nc eptu alize un ique f rame more th a n ever a re s ta n d in g s t il l in a n a r ra y of r ic h mater ials and bo ld arc hitec tu re to empower pe rson al ize d s ome s o rt of d i s to rte d m o n o - c re a t ivis t g e o m et r ic shapes, bu t also po ssess impressio ns. So , general l y spe ak in g, hor i zo nta l f la tnes s , t h e refo re J. M . M . a n ex uberanc e of attitu de and an o u r design appro ac h is c ente re d aroun d the c raftsman and maintain in g th e art t hr ive s to i ntro d u c e a n ew a r t is t ic e n ig m a t i c qu ality. of o u r c raft. lands ca p e. Do e s t his seaso n have a par tic u lar What’s the big pic tu re? theme? W hat m a kes a n o b j ec t c o l l e c t ib l e ? W hy J. M. M. , w hy n ow ?
J M: W h a t ma kes a n o b je c t c o l l e c t ib l e versus d i s p o s a b le is re a l l y t h e s u m of t hei r s to ri es . Fo r exa m p l e , if you lo o k a t a p i e c e of N a p o l e o n ic me mo ra b i li a , i t w i ll te l l yo u a b o u t t h e t ime , the g eo g ra p hy, t h e re g im e nt, t he po li ti ca l h i era rc hy. Wh e n yo u look a t a p a i r of J. M . M . s p e c ta c l e s— i t s s h a p e, co n s tru c t io n , a n d m ix of raref i ed m a teri a ls— it to o refe re n c e s a mix of p a rti cu la r t im e s , p l a c e s , a n d s ensib i li ti es , u ni ti ng t h e s e e l e m e nt s
JM :T h is seaso n is ver y Bo b D ylan- esqu e. H is l ife and mu sic were ver y influ ential to my t hinking, and ser ved as an overa rc in g influ enc e o n the who le pro jec t, in te r m s of listening to his mu sic , reading h is b io g raphy, inter views, watc hing his m ovie s , reading his bo o k “ Tarantu la,” w h a teve r it was. The way D ylan has b e e n a b le to fu nc tio n and to steer away fro m t h e c lic hés o r the ex pec tatio ns. He wa s a b o u t re- c reatio n, abo u t mashing up b ib l ical, literar y, po etr y and blu es refe re n c es and c reating so mething
J M : At the hear t of J. M .M. is a dual c o mmitment to traditio n an d in n ovation , a belief in the idea that by combin in g innovative pro du c tio n meth ods, distinc t perspec tives, an d eth ical bu siness prac tic es, we w il l cre ate a rarefied pro du c t that exe mpl if ie s the balanc e of fo r m, f un ction , an d fair ness that we seek in th e worl d. A s a pro jec t, J. M . M . is meant to re pre se nt and benefit a c o mmu nity of pe opl e by po sitively c o ntr ibu ting to an e quitabl e mar ketplac e and thr iving e cosyste m.
R i n g ; 1 6 t h C e n t u r y, Fra n c e ; G o l d & C a s t
Bust; Chief Sitting Bull; Bronze. Procured
P i p e ; 1 9 t h c e n t u r y ; W o o d & To r t o i s e S h e l l .
Iron. Procured at the Rose Bowl Flea Market;
at the Nez Perce Reservation, North Central
Procured at Le Louvre des Antiquaires; Paris,
P a s a d e n a , C A . J u n e 2 0 0 7.
Idaho. August 2011.
F R . M a r c h 2 0 0 7.
CIRCA COL
LLECTION
CIRCA COLLECTION Th e ‘ C irc a C o lle c tio n’ is c o mpri s ed of hi s tori cally i ns pi red des i gns base d o n a n ex te n sive pe rso na l librar y of v i ntage f rames , pai ns tak i ngly accumul a te d ove r t h e last t wo de c ade s from dozens of ci ti es around the globe. D ra w i n g on i nt i ma te a sso c ia t io ns to cultural i cons that i nclude Bob D y lan, Pi er P a o l o P a s ol i n i. He nr y Mo o re , a nd Joan Mi ró, the ‘ Ci rca Collecti on’ appli es mo d e rn d eta i l s to c la ssic fra m e shape s, res ulti ng i n ti meles s compani ons for s unny d a ys.
DEALAN
DEALAN
T hroug hout the m id-1960’s, Bob Dyla n to u re d t he wo r l d wit h a s o l e co mpanio n: o ne p a i r of i c onic, b la c k , cat- eyed spectacles. T he DE A LA N pays ho mage to t his u niqu e re l a t i o n s h i p b etwe e n a man and his eyewear, inco r po rat ing bo l d vo l u me s and s har p l in es t h a t evoke th e musician’s devil- may- care char is ma. J u s t pu t t he s e o n, and do n’t l o o k b a c k .
Bob Dylan. Photo by Lisa Law, Los Angeles, 1966.
A
Vietnam War. Photo by Horst Faas, Vietnam, 1965.
B
Early Ford Mustang Prototype. Photographer unknown, 1964
“ To s a y t h a t w e a r e c l o s e r t o v i c t o r y t o d a y
CI n 1 9 6 5 , t h e i c o n i c S h e l b y M u s t a n g w a s
UK
is to believe the optimists who have been
born, equipped with a swept-back rear glass
tour, after which he was hailed as a hero
w r o n g i n t h e p a s t . To s u g g e s t w e a r e o n t h e
and distinctive ventilation louvers. Standard
of
edge of defeat is to yield to unreasonable
features included adjustable bucket seats,
p e s s i m i s m .”
an AM radio, and a floor mounted shifter.
dark
Dylan can be seen wearing his iconic shades folk.
Tw o
throughout months
his after
1965
returning,
he’d alienate his fans by going electric.
—Walter
Cronkite,
1968.
ZEPHIRIN
In sp ire d by b ig thinkers and ambitious o u tcas t s , t he Z E P H I RI N (name d af te r P o pe Ze p hy ri n u s) i s n ota b le for its distinctive pre-WWII sizing, met icu l o u s hand-f inis h, and s cu l pte d te mpl e c o n s t ru c t i o n . W i th its slim lines and eclectic silhou et te , t he s e s pe ctacl e s are pe r fe ct fo r eve r yda y u s e by t h e c u l tura l a e sth ete, im buing the wearer wit h t he panache of a profe s s o r and t he swagge r of a s a i nt.
A
A Ethnographer and photographer Edward S. Curtis was far ahead of his time in his tolerance and openness to Native American cultures, and created some of the most important prints ever made in the history of photography.
C
The Circa Collection is accented with
B
signature arrowhead hardware, a nod to the timeless quality of those pointed projectiles used throughout human civilization as a tool for hunting or a weapon of warfare.
C
Ancient arrowheads were made of
stone flint
and and
organic obsidian,
materials, and
often
such
as
contained
unique designs, such as flutes or notches,
B
depending on their designated use and the whim of their maker.
HATFIELD
Th e HATFI EL D is a ref ined nod to the rigo rs of a bygo ne e ra, whe n t he We s t was s t il l wil d a n d p eo p l e fo u g ht with honor and guile. Uniquely ba l ance d and ar me d wit h an exagge rate d te ardro p l en s , o u r contemporary take on the classic aviator silhouette is for the rugged individualist with impeccable taste.
A A
B
Custom spur-shaped hardware
rivets made of 22k gold adorn Circa Collection stems, designed after the classic 8-toothed wheel fixed onto a horse the
rider’s
steer
heel
their
in
order
steer.
Used
to
help
across
time and continents by knights and cowboys alike to signify a superior level of skill and sense of ceremony.
B
Rodeo evolved after the Texas
Revolution, started
when
learning
vocabulary,
Anglo the
and
skills,
sports
cowboys attire, of
the
vaqueros, who were clever riders and skilled
C
horse
handlers,
particularly
of the bronco—sometimes a mustang, sometimes
an
Indian
pony.
Rodeos
began as contests held at ranches, racetracks, featured roping
and
fairgrounds,
bronco
and
contests,
bull
and
and
riding,
eventually,
steer wrestling.
C The spur is one of the American West’s most distinctive functional pieces, used by
horsemen
since
the
Roman
Empire.
Often handmade, using silver and other precious
metals,
the
spur
both a tool and art form.
function
as
FONTAINEBLEAU
M uc h like the imperial palace th at be ars it s name , t he F O N TA I N E B LE AU inc o rp o ra tes cla ssic n otes f rom Italian style, co mbining a s of te r l e ns-s hape wit h ref ine d fra m ewo rk deta ils ca n
be
to
create
a
sense
of
e l e gance
comfortably
worn
walking
and
S avil e
ve rs at il it y.
Row
or
dining
A
A
The domed, metal J.M.M. logo found
C
French
l o cal D
C
E
film
E
c h a tea u .
A vase by Charles Percier and
Napoléon,
is a heraldic crest created in the fashion
d i re c t e d b y A b e l G a n c e i n 1 9 2 7, d e p i c t i n g
a design duo known for developing
of French First Empire cameo jewelry.
the future emperor’s early years.
the
A silver chako plate of the Imperial
silent
yo u r
s p ec ta c l es
on the inside temple of each spectacle
B
epic
at
s ignat u re
B
Albert Dieudonné as Napoleon in an
T he s e
D The distinctive helmet of a French
Eagle, chosen by the Emperor Napoleon
carabineer,
in 1804 as the symbol of the French Army.
scarlet
equipped
comb,
Napoleonic
wars
Cavalry Division.
with
worn within
standard
during the
the Heavy
Pierre-François-Léonard rich
and
neoclassicism Empire Style.
ornate known
Fontaine,
version as
of the
HAND CRAFTED IN NAKATSUGAWA The “Circa Collection” is exclusively manufactured in Nakatsugawa, Japan using advanced techniques steeped in a rich heritage that stems from the golden age of eyewear production. The factory is situated within a historical town of the Japanese Edo period, located along the Nakasendō, an old travel route previously utilized by Samurai kings, now home to fully inhabited villages and nationally recognized architectural preservation sites.
Each component of Jacques Marie Mage eyewear is carefully considered throughout every phase of its creation, from conception to completion. The Circa Collection is adorned with precious metal hardware, custom tooled of either silver or gold composition. Each piece created by our Japanese manufacturer requires intricate tooling using the lost wax casting method followed by hand polishing techniques.
In this ancient process dating back hundreds of years, each motif is cast in rough form, then polished by hand, and antiqued one piece at a time. Our signature spur-shaped rivets, designed after the classic 8-toothed wheel fixed onto a horse rider’s heel, and front-facing arrowhead pin, a nod to those timeless quality of those pointed projectiles used throughout human civilization, set form and function in a holistic balance.
VANGUARD C
COLLECTION
VANGUARD COLLECTION Th e ‘ Va n g uard C o lle c tio n’ is h eav i ly i nf luenced by the art deco and neo- c u b i st p e r iod s of t he e ar ly-20 t h c e nt ury, i n whi ch arti s ts s ought to balance and comb i n e g e om et r ic al sha pe s a nd m ixe d materi als to create new aes theti c forms . Wi th th e se t ra i l b l a ze rs in m ind , we’ve d eveloped our own nuanced des i gns that i ncorp o ra te offb e a t applic a t io ns of ho r n, wood, and preci ous metals . Our dual goal i s noth i n g l e ss t h a n unp aralle le d c ra ftsm ans hi p and a new v i s ual palate for women’s eyewe a r.
CLARA
HORTENSE
C ha n n e ling the fabled fem ininity a nd u nwave r ing l oyal t y of H o r te ns e de B e au h a rn a i s , s tep d a ug hte r of E m peror Napoleon I and Q u e e n co ns o r t of H o l l and, t he HO RT EN S E b a la nce s
th e
grandeur
a nd -now,
shaping
of
beauty and
Closeup of brown carpathian elm burl wood. Source unknown.
A
tied
to
into
a
wit h
t he
mo de r n v is io n
B
of
the
of o l d wo r l d
h erec h a rm .
JMM Concealed Hinge System. Photographer Ken Hansen.
“For anything worth having one must
C
The Vanguard Collection moves beyond
increasingly greater degrees of skill in
patience,
of
the working of natural materials, such
c u r re n cy, n o p ro m i s e s to p a y, b u t t h e g o l d
proprietary
as wood,
o f r e a l s e r v i c e .” — J o h n B u r r o u g h s
that allow for innovative designs, material
precious
of
u rge ncie s
the
and
development
boldne s s
crown
pay the price; and the price is always work,
stone,
the
i mpe r ial
Knife Edge Mirror Two Piece by Henry Moore, 1876-1878
The development of civilization is
closely
the
metals.
That lineage is upheld by the Vanguard Collection,
created
with
walnut
and
ebony inlays by best-in-class artisans.
love,
self-sacrifice—no
paper
traditional conventional
wire
core
glasses
acetate
by
construction introducing
lamination
methods
combinations, and unexpected volumes.
OLYMPE
O ur sig n a ture cat- eye style conjures t he mys t iqu e of O l ympia Mancini, t he 1 7 t h ce nt u r y a ri s to c ra t known as much for her irresistible charm as her penchant for plotting murder. With its sleek lines and indelibly feline design, the OLYMPE is less for a damsel in distress, and more for a devil in a blue dress. A
B
A
Photographer Helmut Newton’s test
Polaroids hold a special place in the hearts
of
many
fashion
and
photo
enthusiasts, harkening back to when “instant
photography”
meant
a
one-
of-a-kind print that developed within minutes of clicking the shutter.
B
The black panther is a powerful
symbol of femininity, an ancient and powerful spirit guide that represents guardianship,
clairvoyance,
and
the
eternal cycling of life and death.
C
Daido Moriyama, a prolific Japanese
artist, is well-known as a photographer,
C
D
graphic
designer,
collections
of
and
writer.
photographs
His
portray
a
vivid physical sensibility, as seen here i n “ U n t i t l e d ( L i p s ) ”, 2 0 0 7 .
D
The uniquely colored and adorned
Emerald color way collection is set off with
genuine
inserts
of
ebony
wood
and a variety of innovative hardware; including
our
proprietary
concealed
hinge, laminated double wire core, and back AR lens coating.
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4
8
5
10
6
11
7
12
9
2
3
1
. The “Giò” Royal Oak Marquetry Cabinet by Achille
6
. S c u l p t o r Te r u o K i n o s h i t a p r o d u c e s d e l i c a t e
Salvagni, replete with patinated brass top, inset
abstract wood
handles, gunmetal legs, and removable glass shelves.
elemental forms such as the egg and the raindrop.
2
7
of
3
. The wildly eroded and vibrantly hued badlands Zabriskie
Point,
Death
Valley
National
Park.
. The Discours De La Methode by Descartes, designed and
sculptures
that
contemplate
. Tr a i n e d i n t h e P a r i s i a n c a b i n e t m a k i n g
10 .
13
The rich black and gold contrast of these
1940s bronze and porcelain enamel bathroom vanities
11.
The
can
make
Floating
any
Museum
loo
luxurious.
series,
created
w o r k s h o p s o f t h e F a u b o u r g S a i n t- A n t o i n e d u r i n g
by Maxyme Delisle and Simon Duhamel, is a
the
embody
c o l l e c t i o n of o b j e c t s p h oto g ra p h e d i n s u s p e n s i o n ,
t h e p r i n c i p l e s o f 2 0 t h c e n t u r y a v a n t- g a r d e .
including an eagle bearing its golden egg.
1930s,
Jean
R o y è r e ’s
designs
hand-bound by Rose Adler, perhaps the greatest book gilder of the Art Deco era.
8
. NYC-based designer Kristin Victoria Barron’s
whimsical
4
. Quintessentially Art Deco doors, beautifully combining
c r a f t m o t i f s , M a c h i n e a g e i m a g e r y, a n d i n d u s t r i a l m a t e r i a l s .
5
. Representing Henry Royce’s ultimate vision of
Kriest,
a
objects
9
sculptures
form
collection inspired
. Futurist
sculptor fluidity
foundation
delicate, dreams
Umberto via
his
12.
As
a
longtime
re si d e nt
of
B rook l y n
of
and f rie nd of Duc hamps , M a n Ra y on c e tol d h i s
unexpected
c onte mporary that, “Dada c a n n ot l i ve i n N ew York .
and
Boccioni
magic. expresses
infamous
All New York is dada, and w i l l n ot tol e ra te a ri va l .”
13.
The works of renow n e d Roma n i a n sc ul ptor
a luxury car, the Rolls-Royce Phantom III Cabriolet
movement
bronze
Constantin Brâncuși emphasize clean geometrical
( 1 9 3 9 ) , d u b b e d t h e “ S p e c t r e ,” c a m e e q u i p p e d w i t h
creation, “Unique Forms Of Continuity In Space”, 1913.
lines, inf using his mate rial s, w h eth e r wood , ston e ,
a V12 engine and could reach speeds of 100 mph.
and
of
by
the
or marble , with powe rf ul sy mb ol i c a l l usi on s.
CLARA
Designed for the artistically inclined, the CLARA, with its unconventional frame and Surrealist motif, takes its name from Nancy Clara Cunard, the bohemian heiress and activist who helped popularize African culture in the early 20th century and socialized with the who’s who of the era’s avant-garde. Provocative and playful, these spectacles are for those big-hearted sirens forever blazing their own path. A
A Op
Rogelio Polesello was an Argentine Art
painter
and
muralist
C
who
created his works using Gestalt theory and
perceptive
principles
to
produce
particular optical effects. A m u se to
B
so m e
of t he
centu r y ’s
most
writers
and
artists, Nancy
Cunard
herself was
heiress
and
political
devoted
much
of
her
2 0 t h
distinguished a
writer, activist
life
to
Clara poet, who
fighting
racism and fascism.
B
C “The two creative expressions of man, art and science, meet again to form an imaginary with
our
construct
that
is
sensibility
and
contemporary
in
accord
k n o w l e d g e .” — V i c t o r V a s a r e l y , g o d f a t h e r of the Op Art.
HAND CRAFTED IN VALDOBBIADENE T h e “ Va n g u a rd C o l l e c t i o n” i s exc l u s i ve l y m a n u fa c t u re d i n Va l d o b b i a d e n e , I ta l y, u t i l i z i n g wo o d , horn, and other precious materials that have been ethically sourced. The factory sits atop a hillside overlooking a dense strip of vineyards, within short distance of the nearby Italian Alps.
Jacques Marie Mage spectacles introduce a wide range of innovative components rarely seen in eyewear, subtle decorations and revolutionary internal components that set form and function in holistic balance. The Vanguard Collection features a A proprietary concealed hinge system within an inner-steel carrosserie, composed of a revolutionary double-wire core laminated between two sheets of acetate utilizing a proprietary process called thermoforming,
which allows for unique temple design shapes and unparalleled fit and stability standards. Incorporating wood, mother of pearl, and ethically traded horn, the Vanguard Collection is created in Italy by manufacturer’s who have painstakingly worked for several years to master the lamination process of precious materials. The invaluable experience of the factory’s artisans provides J.M.M. the ability to mix organic components and concoct color combinations in ways never before seen.
ETHICAL PARTNERSHIP Jacques Marie Mage donates a percentage of every spectacle sold to associations helping to protect America’s National Parks and its wildlife. Over-development, pollution, and irresponsible recreational use have put our parks and their animal residents in peril. We hope to contribute our voice and our resources to proactively healing and preserving those places and species that captivate our curiosities.
people fully A Before understood the concepts of ecosystem and the interconnectedness of species, wolves were horribly eliminated from their historical habitats in the American northwest, and had almost reached total extinction by the mid-1950s. Restoration efforts, beginning i n Ye l l o w s t o n e i n t h e 1 9 7 0 s , have since reintroduced wolf populations, with studies indicating that their recovery has lead to greater biodiversity.
B The American buffalo, or bison, once roamed the great grasslands of North America in massive herds, until commercial hunting and domestic cattle diseases decimated the population. The largest land animal in the Americas, bison have since returned due to the preservation efforts of national parks and reserves.
ecosystem is a C An c o m m u n i t y of l i v in g organisms and nonliving environmental components (like air and water) linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows, a complex system of interchange between species, governed by the laws of nature and influenced by the disturbance of civilizations. At J.M.M., we understand the concept of the ecosystem as integral to understanding the benefits of a balanced approach to global living.
D The wondrous geysers of Ye l l o w s t o n e National Park are basically hot springs with problematic plumbing. Water prevented from reaching the surface to cool is pressurized by overlying water and rock, until the confined bubbles push through, resulting in violent boiling eruptions of steam and spouts of liquid H2O that beautifully burst into the sky.
ETHICAL WORKMANSHIP
We c o n s i d e r o u r s e l v e s f o r t u n a t e t o w o r k w i t h s o m e o f t h e g r e a t e s t a r t i s a n s a n d h e r i t a g e m a n u f a c t u r e r s i n t h e w o r l d , a n d t a ke w i t h u t m o s t s e r i o u s n e s s t h e n e e d t o t r e a t o u r c r a f t s m e n t h e s a m e w a y w e t r e a t o u r c o n s u m e r s — w i t h r e s p e c t , c o m p a s s i o n , a n d t r a n s p a r e n c y. We ’ r e d e d i c a t e d t o w o r k i n g c l o s e l y w i t h o u r p a r t n e r s a n d f r i e n d s a c r o s s t h e g l o b e t o c r e a t e t h e f i n e s t d e s i g n e r e y e w e a r a n d a c c e s s o r i e s u s i n g o n l y t h e m o s t f a i r, e t h i c a l , a n d i n n o v a t i v e m e t h o d s . We s t a n d b e h i n d t h e w o r k m a n s h i p o f o u r w e a r s a n d o u r c o m m u n i t y o f w e a r e r s , a n d g u a r a n t e e w e ’ l l a d d r e s s a n y c o n c e r n s r e g a r d i n g o u r p r o d u c t s w i t h a s e n s e o f u r g e n c y a n d h o n e s t y.
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OPTICAL COLLECTION J.M.M. is proud to provide four of our signature frame designs for use with prescription lenses.
A l wa ys a imin g to provide the highest leve l of ae s t het ic co mpete nce and te chnical exce l l en c e, t h e frames are crafted from Japanese acetate, and feature our concealed hinge, engraved double-wire core, and custom hardware rivets. The Optical Collection offers a variety of lens shapes as well as an a r ra y of a ceta te colors, including class ic bl ack, bl ot te d to r to is e , and pal e cr ys tal ye l l ow, p rov i d i n g a fra me for a ll occasions and a thou ght f u l s t yl e fo r t ho s e e s pe cial l y tas tef u l te mpera m ent s .
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