Its a Vuarnet Day
A New Chapter in Vuarnet’s Legacy
Vuarnet, the legendary French eyewear brand, is relaunching its iconic “Its a Vuarnet Day” campaign, a tagline first coined during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
The initiative revives Vuarnet’s adventurous soul and marks a renewed commitment to exploration, authenticity, and style, connecting its timeless alpine heritage with a dynamic vision for the future.
“‘Its a Vuarnet Day is more than a celebration of eyewear. It’s a call to embrace life, to step into the light, and to experience every journey with confidence and clarity, just as Vuarnet has always inspired adventurers to do.”
It’s a Vuarnet Day Challenge on Strava
Expanding the campaign beyond imagery, Vuarnet has partnered with Strava to launch the It’s a Vuarnet Day Challenge, encouraging participants to log four hours of outdoor activity — skiing, hiking, skating, or snowshoeing — before April 23, 2025. This initiative celebrates the community spirit of exploration, motivating athletes and enthusiasts alike to make every day a Vuarnet day.
Vuarnet FW24–25 // Three Families, One Vision
The Fall/Winter 2024–2025 collection introduces a refined product architecture divided into Atelier, Lifestyle, and Outdoor families — each reflecting a unique facet of Vuarnet’s DNA. Ten new shapes redefine the brand’s design language while staying rooted in performance and heritage craftsmanship.
Atelier is inspired by mountain exploration, offering refined protection and artisanal detail. Models like Arctic 01 and Arctic 02 — crafted from Japanese titanium with removable leather nosepieces and Vuarnet mineral lenses — blend alpine function with timeless luxury.
Lifestyle brings sophistication to urban wear with sculptural Italian acetate designs such as Belvedere 05, 06, and 07, alongside the revived Alpine 01 and 02 featuring the signature hooked temples from Vuarnet’s archives.
Outdoor celebrates performance and protection through lightweight bio-nylon frames inspired by vintage ski goggles. The new Altitude 01, 02, and 03 models feature integrated side shields and visor-like silhouettes that honor Vuarnet’s heritage in high-mountain eyewear.
Crafted for Clarity // Vuarnet Mineral Glass Lenses
Vuarnet remains the only eyewear brand in the world that produces its own mineral glass lenses, hand-finished in its Meaux, France facility — an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company). Each lens is scratch- and shock-resistant, delivering unmatched optical clarity and long-lasting comfort.
A hallmark of the brand, Vuarnet Lynx™ technology, enhances vision through a bi-shaded mirror treatment that protects against glare from above and reflection from below — a vital advantage in both alpine and urban light conditions.
A Renewed Commitment to Excellence
With “It’s a Vuarnet Day,” the brand reclaims its place as a symbol of authentic performance luxury — a union of design, craftsmanship, and adventure that has defined Vuarnet for generations. Whether on the summit or in the city, this new era invites everyone to see the world through a Vuarnet lens — where every day becomes extraordinary.
About Vuarnet Eyewear
Vuarnet is a French eyewear brand that specializes in high-performance sunglasses with iconic style and exceptional lens technology. Founded in 1957 and named after French Olympic skier Jean Vuarnet, the brand quickly gained international fame for its distinctive blend of sport heritage and luxurious craftsmanship. Vuarnet sunglasses are instantly recognizable by their refined silhouettes and engraved V on a ski, a hallmark of both style and authenticity.
What sets Vuarnet apart is its exclusive use of mineral glass lenses, handcrafted in its own factory near Paris. These lenses offer superior clarity, scratch resistance, and protection against UV rays, blue light, and infrared radiation.
The brand pairs this world-class lens technology with frames made from noble materials like bio-acetate, titanium, and stainless steel—resulting in eyewear that’s equally suited for alpine peaks, coastal adventures, or city streets.
Worn by mountaineers, explorers, and even secret agents (Vuarnet famously appeared in The Big Lebowski and James Bond’s Spectre), the brand is a symbol of elegance fused with technical excellence. As Vuarnet continues to innovate with sustainable materials and bold new designs, it remains a true icon of French savoir-faire.
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