The ground-breaking French designers of the ‘90s, with their exuberant silhouettes and bold mastery of color and contrast, have had a substantial influence over several recent Balmain runways and it’s clear that Olivier Rousteing has once again channeled that distinctively audacious outlook into his designs for this modified cat-eye frame, with its innovative combinations of contrasting matte and sleek surfaces. Expanding upon the 90s’ distinctive rebel spirit, Rousteing also looked to La Femme Nikita, dreaming up the perfect eyewear choice for Nikita, that classic film’s uber-chic and powerfully sensual Parisienne femme fatal. So, it’s no surprise that this meticulous yet edgy frame is named the Victoire de Samothrace, the Louvre’s classic masterpiece for this, obviously, is a design for today’s victorious goddesses. Handmade in Japan. Includes Balmain box, hard case, soft case, cleaning cloth, and 1-year manufacturer warranty.