Utmost optical sophistication of the highest quality
craftsmanship and materials, from most prestigious fashion icon Jacques
Fath, a unique frame, very much sought after by collectors and wearers
alike.
Highly limited "Urbanite" edition (only 1000 frames ever
produced), model Wayfarer 89550, size 135-50[]21, hinge to hinge inside
width 132mm (5.2 inches).
Entirely hand sculpted and polished
ultra-light Lucite/Acetate frame weighing only 25 grams, lenses
included, elegantly complemented with matching coloring acetate temple
stems, stylishly embellished with Gold plated accent plates and engraved
logo on right temple stem.
In impeccable NOS, unused condition, presenting adequate markings and hallmarks.
Fitted
with factory clear demo lenses that can be replaced with either
prescription or sun lenses, for a super trendy look, comes with quality
hard case.
Estimated collection value $375-$400, offered here for a much more accessible price.
Not
only a unique and iconic piece of optical history, but also a superb
design amalgamated with superlative manufacture and best quality
materials, a daring fashion statement, as much collectable as it is
wearable, simply put... JACQUES FATH!
A bit of history on Jacques Fath:
Descendant
of the Fath Royal Couturiers of the 18th century, providers to the
Bourbon Royal Courts of France, they were the fashion designers of the
era who set the fashion trends for the French Courts and implicitly the
whole civilized world. Their family crest was then and still is today,
the royal "fleur de lis" above a pair of scissors. They continued to
create wonderful clothing fashions even after the fall of the Bourbons
during the French Revolutions and are still doing it today.
Jacques
Fath was considered the best of the three dominant influences on
postwar Haute Couture, the others being Christian Dior and Pierre
Balmain. The playwright Georges Fath was his great-grandfather.
When
it comes to postwar fashion, Jacques Fath was the premiere designer
following World War II. Born in France in the early 20th century, Fath
grew up in a time of turmoil and unrest.
Captured by the Nazi army,
Fath eventually returned to Paris and was able to draw on the support of
fellow Parisians opposed to the Nazi regime to build a following.
In 1937, Fath launched his own collection out of a petite salon in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Two years later, the designer wed Geneviève Boucher, a model and former secretary to Coco Chanel.
As
Fath and his wife expanded the brand to suit American audiences, he was
also becoming a household name amongst the bourgeoisie in Paris.
The
couturier pioneered a number of fashions, including lace-top hosiery
and glove-fitting ensembles, in addition to launching a fragrance line
in 1946. Fath's innovative designs and cross-continental reach would
establish his brand as one of the most prominent post-WWII design
houses, in company with Dior and Balmain.
Before Fath could even
thread a needle, his family's connection to the fashion industry also
had a 19th century royal stamp of approval. Fath's great-grandmother was
the head couturière to Empress Eugenie (1826-1920), the wife of Emperor
Napoleon III of France. In many of Fath's early designs, elements of
the Empress' regal style can be seen throughout his looks.
Some
of his exclusive clients; Evita Peron, Princess Elizabeth of Windsor (
later to become Queen Elizabeth of England), Rita Hayworth, Lucie
Daouphars (later to become The Dior Girl), Bettina Graziani (world's
first supermodel), Prince Aly Khan, Elizabeth Taylor, Dean Martin,
Marylin Monroe, Jackie Kennedy etc...
Note: We will replace
the nose-pads with new ones if needed, also, the temple stems can be
easily reshaped at the optician during the lens replacement.
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