An Eye for the Unexpected

From Parisian beginnings to an international signature, explore the influences and ideas that shaped Thierry Lasry.

01 Paris

Parisian Beginnings

Thierry Lasry is a French designer raised in Paris and now based in New York. The son of an optician and a designer, he grew up at the intersection of technical precision and creative expression. This early influence would shape his vision of eyewear as more than a necessity, but an essential fashion accessory.

photo: Jason Bates @631anti

02 Early Influences

A World of Color & Form

Thierry’s fascination with color and geometry began with Playmobil, Lego and Japanese animation such as Astro Boy and Cobra. He was equally inspired by the extravagant runway worlds of Claude Montana and Thierry Mugler, whose bold silhouettes defined the 1980s.

03 2007

The Birth of the Brand

In 2007, Thierry launched his namesake collection with the belief that sunglasses could bridge fashion, beauty and architecture. Handmade in France and Italy, each frame is crafted from premium acetate, now the designer’s signature medium.

04 The Design Language

Retro, Reimagined

Much like the building blocks he loved as a child, Thierry layers contrasting pieces of acetate to create sculptural frames with depth and dimension. Familiar, retro-inspired shapes are transformed through sharp lines, unexpected proportions and a distinctly futuristic attitude.

05 The Signature

Iconic Without a Logo

There are no visible logos on the outside of the frames. The signature is the design itself: precise geometry, striking color combinations and unmistakable volumes. Each pair is created for someone confident, sophisticated and never entirely predictable.

06 The Names

A Provocative Signature

A sense of play runs through every collection. Each style name ends in “Y,” a nod to Thierry’s own name, resulting in memorable designs such as SEXXXY, ORGASMY, WAVVVY and GAMBLY. Season after season, the brand continues to challenge convention through bold color and original form.

07 Today

An International Following

Thierry Lasry has become a favorite among leading artists, musicians and cultural tastemakers.Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Offset, Anne Hathaway, Madonna, and many more have been photographed wearing his designs.