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JACQUES MARIE MAGE
Founded in 2014 by Jerome Mage, Jacques Marie Mage is a luxury artisanal eyewear brand based in Los Angeles, California.
Jacques Marie Mage is a maker of limited-edition sunglasses and optical glasses that combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with advanced production methods. The label reflects Mage’s creative vision, drawing inspiration from across time and space. JMM boldly makes use of a array of cross-cultural symbols at the intersection of design, sport and fashion to create impeccably crafted spectacles.
Shop Jacques Marie Mage women and men eyewear: collectible sunglasses and frames that combine historical fashion with rich materials, innovative production techniques and ethical business practices.
2 MONTHS
To extrude cellulose acetate into the 10mm sheets from which the frame fronts and temples are cut.
4 MONTHS
For the extruded sheets of cellulose acetate to dry.
8 WEEKS
To create orginal color combinations through the unique process of layering several sheets of cellulose acetate together, otherwise known as lamination.
9 DAYS
Spent tumbling the acetate frame fronts and temples in large barrels containing wood chips of various shapes and sizes. Eventually giving the rough acetate a soft and shiny finish.
10 STEPS
In the hand-polishing process that brings a natural sheen to JMM acetate cellulose frames.
18 MONTHS
To painstakingly create a pair of JMM glasses.
20 TESTS
Administered to ensure all fit specifications and detail finishes, virtually eliminating any chance of production flaws.
100 PAIRS
Of hands contribute to the small-batch production of each JMM spectacle.
300 STEPS
In the complex process of producing a finished titanium frame.
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