Inuit Goggles, 19th-early 20th century

Inuit Goggles (19th–early 20th century, design dating back millennia)
Carved from bone, antler, or wood, Inuit snow goggles are among the earliest known forms of eyewear. Their narrow slits shielded against snow blindness, blending necessity with artistry. Shown here in conversation with rare frames uncovered in Paris, they trace a lineage of eyewear as both survival tool and cultural expression—an archive of vision across time and place.

Paris Finds
From hidden optician basements to tucked-away vintage dealers, Paris reveals frames that embody decades of design history. Each pair carries the spirit of the city—refined, eclectic, and storied. Together with the Inuit goggles, these discoveries form a dialogue between cultures and eras, showing how eyewear has always been more than function: it is artistry, identity, and time itself made wearable.