Jenna Ortega Wears Vintage Italian Cat-Eye Sunglasses by AZYR Specs for Pre-Met Gala 2025 Appearance
Before the Dress, the Frame: Jenna Ortega’s Met Gala Look Began Before The Met
Jenna Ortega’s pre-Gala look with 1960s Italian eyewear gave a slight hint at the thoughtful curation to come.
New York, NY – May 8, 2025 — Long before she graced the Met Gala red carpet, Jenna Ortega had already set the tone for the night. Her pre-Gala look? A show-stealing pair of handmade 1960s Italian cat-eye sunglasses, curated and refined by AZYR Specs, the New York-based brand turning vintage eyewear into fashion’s most intentional form of self-expression.
Pulled from a private archive in Italy and brought back to life in NYC, the now-iconic frame—aptly named The Ortega—features a sculptural silhouette and warm, custom-tinted lenses that echoed the evening’s romantic and editorial look. Ortega’s styling wasn’t just elegant—it was retro-futuristic and entirely intentional.
“We don’t restore frames—we refine them,” said Maureen Ryza, founder of AZYR Specs. “We honor their original essence while elevating them for today’s iconic wearers. Every lens is curated to accentuate the identity of the vintage frame—and the story it carries.”
And Jenna wasn’t alone in making a bold choice. Sunglasses made a big statement at the Met Gala this year, with Stevie Wonder, Luca Guadagnino, and Jon Kortajarena adding a touch of flair to their looks through curated eyewear—some even opting for tinted lenses to add a hint of romance. According to PRETAVOIR, eyewear officially cemented its place as a red carpet essential this year.
Why It Landed
Ortega’s choice wasn’t just fashionable—it was curated by her incredible stylist. In an era of mass-produced trends, she opted for something vintage with soul, and rarity. A frame that carries its own story—sworn to add dimension to any look.
That ethos is the backbone of AZYR Specs, a brand that hunts down rare, era-defining frames from across the globe—think Parisian flea markets, private Italian collections, and vintage Moroccan ateliers—and refines them in New York with curated lenses selected to modernize the look of each piece.
Get the Look: The 1960s Italian Cat-Eyes Worn by Ortega
The Ortega pair of glasses is available now our our website—a one-of-one opportunity.