Lunettes ALF: brothers in optics

The French artisan label’s Autumn/Winter shapes in acetate extend this collection of modern classics – the entrepreneurial co-founders and brothers, Germain and Alexis Bouchara enthused about good times at Silmo 2022 as we took their portraits for our exclusive series.

Quintessential artisan eyewear created with a contemporary point of view was one of the niche areas of particular interest once again at the optical trade fair, Silmo, which takes place annually in Paris. Such frames – from small independent labels –  are produced with a keen eye, a developed understanding of the history of eyewear fused with modern influences from other areas such as art, architecture and product design. Home-grown label Lunettes ALF is one such example, with a particular lean towards timeless quality and longevity and less emphasis on seasonal trends and fashion, a direction that is picking up pace.

“It was great to meet people again at Silmo,” say Alexis and Germain Bouchara about the Silmo event when we spoke to them there. “It was a fair like we used to have before Covid …we have met many of our existing customers as well as new faces.” Eyestylist photographed the co-founders/brothers Alexis and Germain Bouchara during the event. Above: co-founders and brothers, Alexis and Germain Bouchara, Lunettes ALF – photographed  by Amanda Sellem at Silmo 2022 – all rights reserved
Alexis Bouchara Lunettes ALF photography by Amanda Sellem
Acetate byLunettes ALF handmade with elegant lines and curves

Three new shapes are added in the Japanese acetate collection at Lunettes ALF, with the progression of the classic colour palette which currently includes more than three variations of tortoise/Havana, black, an olive-like green and crystal.

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All sun lenses at Lunettes ALF are photochromic mineral glass which is scratch resistant as well as providing excellent optical quality.

Lunettes ALF one of their most individualistic tortoise colorations deep and rich with a touch of reddish ochre

Lunettes ALF are poised to present their first metal collection, being produced in Japan, in 2023 – watch this space for their exclusive news. Eyestylist spoke to Lunettes ALF at Silmo 2022 (Paris). For more information about the French brand, visit the website at https://lunettes-alf.com  Portraits by Amanda Sellem exclusively for Eyestylist.com. All rights reserved.

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