Françoise
The Balmain - Françoise is named for Françoise Balmain, the resilient woman who raised Pierre on her own and later helped guide his couture house for decades. The frame captures her enduring elegance and strength: an oversized square front in premium Japanese acetate evoking the polished glamour of postwar film icons who graced both Balmain front rows and intimate house gatherings. From the Parisian couture house founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945. Handmade in Japan. Includes Balmain box, hard case, soft case, cleaning cloth, and 1-year manufacturer warranty.
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Balmain Eyewear channels the Parisian house's couture DNA—bold, architectural, unmistakably gold. Handcrafted in Japan in partnership with Akoni, each frame pairs structural Parisian glamour with intricate detailing for the Balmain Army that commands attention with effortless, fearless swagger.
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Prescription lenses, added to any frame.
Single-vision or progressive in three lens materials. From $169 with anti-reflective coating included. FSA/HSA accepted.
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Frame
Françoise Black & 18k Gold
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$ 710
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