All the acetate frames are entirely hand-made in France with the best craftsmanship techniques and traditional know-how, the sunglasses only use acetate from the reputable Italian manufacturer Mazzucchelli. By working out the volume, the acetate front is made using a process more akin to sculpture than to regular cutting techniques. The acetates typically undergo a process of layering–meaning textures are created by combining sheets of different colors one against the other. The eighties remain a key source of inspiration for Thierry Lasry, considered by the designer as «an incredibly creative period». Having developed a style that is both retro and futuristic in vibe, Thierry Lasry creates highly graphic models by mixing vintage-inspired outlines with modern avant-garde details.
With “back-to-the-future” as a motto, the designer looks back to vintage images and materials to create new shapes whose purity of lines carry a refined and contemporary edge. The brand’s logo is hidden from the eye, discreetly engraved inside the temples. In this way, the product itself and the level of creativity of the designs remain the priority for the designer. ORGASMY, SLUTTY, SEXXXY … the name of each model ends in a “Y”, the letter found in both the designer’s first and last names, as he considers each of his designs as one of his « babies ».
The collection is now distributed in over 50 countries, including the most exclusive stores like Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Dover Street Market, the Webster, Liberty, Net-a-Porter, etc.
The brand has done several collaboration including brands like Acne Studios & Enfants Riches Déprimés, interior designer Kelly Wearstler or tattoo artist Dr Woo. Thierry Lasry also has a joint-venture with the italian Fashion House Fendi for a sunglasses capsule collection "FENDI and THIERRY LASRY" for the seasons Spring 2015 & Spring 2016.