Designed in Los Angeles. Handcrafted in Japan.
Jacques Marie Mage
(This brand is not available from i2i Optometrists at this time.)
Jacques Marie Mage was founded in 2014 by French designer Jérôme Mage and is based in Los Angeles. Frames are designed in Los Angeles and handcrafted in Japan and Italy, and the label's debut collection of four acetate styles appeared in 2015.
Production is deliberately slow. The brand describes each pair as needing a 300-step process, involving nearly 100 artisans over 18 months. Frames are cut from 10mm blocks of cured cellulose acetate, a plant-based material, then tumbled in bamboo chips, fitted with custom wire cores and shaped hinges, and hand-polished through as many as ten further steps.
Editions are limited and marked. Interior hallmarks are foil-stamped in gold or silver leaf, and each pair is supplied with a letterpress authenticity card carrying the craftsmen's signatures and a hand-written serial number, alongside a leather case handcrafted in Italy. The Titanium series takes nearly five months for a single pair.
The pictured Hisao RX in the Regal colourway shows the label's signature weight: a deep black acetate front with silver-toned hardware. Jacques Marie Mage suits collectors and anyone who wants a frame with visible making behind it; because runs are limited, current availability is worth confirming in advance.
Chosen for you. Fitted by us.
The right frame needs to suit your face, your prescription and the way you live. Our dispensing team will help you compare styles, check the fit and choose your lenses — whether you have your eye examination with us or bring a recent prescription.
Photographs illustrate the brand and are not a live stock catalogue. Call our Howard Street team to check current styles and availability before travelling.