L’Ingénieur Chevallier for Fursac
fursac creative director gauthier borsarello is first and foremost an aesthete and collector with a passion for everything that enhances and brightens everyday life. his vision reflects a timeless french sensibility that is both practical and engaging, and creates pieces that are comfortable and aspirational.
as a loyal customer of its flagship store on rue des pyramides, it was only natural
gauthier turned to l’ingénieur chevallier, the oldest optician in paris, to create an exclusive pair of sunglasses.
the design is limited to 25 numbered units, all made by hand and designed to enhance a man’s wardrobe.
gauthier turned to l’ingénieur chevallier, the oldest optician in paris, to create an exclusive pair of sunglasses.
the design is limited to 25 numbered units, all made by hand and designed to enhance a man’s wardrobe.
since 1740, l’ingénieur chevallier, paris’ oldest optician, has been captivating its
customers for almost three centuries thanks to its unparalleled expertise. its
outstanding designs and creations have won over kings, emperors and preeminent
scientists. today, the iconic eyewear manufacturer introduces custom-made
ready-to-wear : glasses meticulously handcrafted by the most highly skilled
artisans, and experts to adapt them to your features according to the rituals
inherited from made-to-measure.
customers for almost three centuries thanks to its unparalleled expertise. its
outstanding designs and creations have won over kings, emperors and preeminent
scientists. today, the iconic eyewear manufacturer introduces custom-made
ready-to-wear : glasses meticulously handcrafted by the most highly skilled
artisans, and experts to adapt them to your features according to the rituals
inherited from made-to-measure.
"sunglasses are one of the few objects that define a man. just like a watch, belt,
or a pair of shoes, they enhance the silhouette and give it character. this pair
of sunglasses imagined with l’ingénieur chevallier was designed to be a refined
essential of the masculine wardrobe."
- Gauthier Borsarello
or a pair of shoes, they enhance the silhouette and give it character. this pair
of sunglasses imagined with l’ingénieur chevallier was designed to be a refined
essential of the masculine wardrobe."
- Gauthier Borsarello
the exceptional limited edition sunglasses, unveiled during
paris fashion week, will be available on fursac.com and in selected stores in france and internationally.
paris fashion week, will be available on fursac.com and in selected stores in france and internationally.
“everything starts with the materials, the quality of the design, the durability of
the piece, and its ability to age gracefully over time, and then comes the style and
personality of the overall look.”
- Gauthier Borsarello
the piece, and its ability to age gracefully over time, and then comes the style and
personality of the overall look.”
- Gauthier Borsarello