Beausoleil eyewear is recognized worldwide for its use of bold, innovative colors and exceptional textures derived from a unique manufacturing process that uses its own natural pigments.
Highly defined original shapes and sensual contours, combined with pure, clean lines and a luxurious feel, are the hallmarks of this collection that is at once contemporary and sophisticated, yet, timeless and classic. The Beausoleil line is known for its use of zyl—a plastic-like material with a cotton base which makes the frames more flexible yet strong—as well as its precise design that features a universal fit to accommodate many different face shapes.
For example, Model 58 has an elegant, delicate zyl frame with ornate metal hinges that almost look like jewelry. The lightweight front of the frame has a chrome detail that curves at the temple, which sports a Beausoleil logo.
The Beausoleil sunglass line is both feminine and strong with a hint of glamour. Model B003 mixes style and technology with a comfortable universal bridge and wide zyl temple. This model also has a side lens to offer maximum sun protection. The design is narrow in scope with lightly wrapped hinges. Model B003 comes in cherry, purple, and lime color ways.
Bringing to mind the elements of nature, Model B005 uses zyl material that simulates the look of horn, and adds a metallic finish. The look is both light and transparent with color finishes in tortoise shell-bronze, steel, gold, and deep horn mixed with amber.
Beausoleil’s newest line of metal frames incorporates both high-style design elements and comfort. With models M32 and M34, Beausoleil has retained but refined the classic metal universal bridge and lent an air of thinness to this model. Thanks to its titanium frames, Beausoleil has succeeded in combining cutting-edge design with the latest technology. Bold, exciting colors like royal purple, lavender grey, lichen, khaki, deep cobalt blue with a hint of yellow, and burnt orange lend a clean, sleek look to these styles.
Advocates of Beausoleil have compared the eyewear to the Primitive arts movement and Cubism in its simplicity, and Frederic Beausoleil, the designer of the line, has often been applauded for his artistic vision. Eyewear aesthetics, coupled with functionality, are equally important to him. Aspects of proportion, precision, and innovative details also influence Frederic’s design.
Considered one of the most exclusive lines on the market today, Beausoleil glasses are a favorite of the movie set, including Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Robert de Niro, Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz, Al Pacino, and Penelope Cruz.
While the Beausoleil line of eyewear began in 1987 in France, the designer, was trained by a spectacle manufacturer noted for his highly technical craftsmanship based in the Le Marais section of Paris. Today, the Beausoleil line is manufactured in Jura, with workshops located in Nantes. Beausoleil now exports its eyewear to 40 countries and major markets around the world including Germany, Great Britain, Denmark, France, Asia, Japan, Australia, and the United States.
