Everything begins with a love story and an endless curiosity.
Anne and Valentin, a couple in life and at work, in 1980 decided to create the glasses they wanted to wear but could not find around. Since then, they continue to research, find inspiration everywhere, and propose frames with an unmatched quality and style.
The birth of Anne & Valentin
Shortly after graduating as an optician, in September 1980, Valentin, along with his partner Anne, opened a shop with a philosophy completely different from that in vogue at the time: it was not enough for them to create glasses that fit everyone.
Their idea is to have glasses that fit perfectly to the face of the wearer.
The shop, which Anne personally arranges, also aims to become a lounge, a place where customers feel comfortable and can spend pleasant hours.
However, this philosophy begins to encounter obstacles, as the great success soon clashes with the scarcity of glasses available in the shop. From there, the idea: why not create their own lines of glasses, instead of adapting those made by others?
Anne begins to design the first frames, and since then the brand's journey has never stopped, indeed accelerating more and more.
Today, Anne et Valentin glasses are synonymous with elegance and irreverence at the same time.
French pride
“Made in France.” Since always, Anne et Valentin reside in Toulouse, in the Southwest of France, where they opened the first shop from which the adventure began. But not only the headquarters, production has always taken place in France in some factories in the Jura mountains.
The French essence is therefore not only demonstrated in style, but also in the strong desire to show their French identity to the world.
“For us, being ‘Made in France’ is not a coincidence, but a true moral obligation.”
From design to prototyping, to production and distribution, all activities are managed internally. Being fiercely independent is the mission that still drives the brand to success today.
The style of Anne & Valentin
The style of Anne & Valentin combines unusual colors and shapes, without ever losing sight of comfort. The basic idea is that glasses, even if particular, must still be considered as a part of one’s face and should never weigh on the wearer.
Even though the inspiration is retro, Anne & Valentin glasses are the result of continuous innovation and limitless curiosity.
“Our story evolves thanks to all the people we meet along our path: friends, customers, people we meet by chance. Inspiration can come from anyone. Everything is movement, everything is transformation, everything is color. Our curiosity is infinite.”
The glasses and the collections
Anne et Valentin glasses are suitable for anyone who wants to dare, while still maintaining a classic and retro look.
For example, in the glasses Cobain, clearly inspired by music, we have sharp cuts and a square shape with a typically 90s look but suitable for contemporary times.
The absolute innovation and desire to dare appear instead in the model Feliz, with bright colors suitable for those who want to be eye-catching and feel at the center of attention.
Those who love classic glasses that do not go unnoticed will love the model Factory Twelve. Minimal, in celluloid, the craftsmanship makes each piece a unique and unrepeatable model.
Also for those who love the classic, we recommend the men's model No Limit!, square and impactful, while for women the model O Lovely has a round and light shape.
Finally, a very particular model that combines sharp lines with square and geometric shapes: Steampunk, the sunglasses for those with a strong and decisive personality.
Innovation, research, continuous inspiration, and a bond with tradition make Anne et Valentin a perfect brand for those who want to express their personality even through glasses.
You can find Anne et Valentin glasses on the our website and in our shops in Rome. Come try the models and find the one that suits you best!