Paloceras Leopard Lace
Presenting the new Djibril Cissé eyewear collaboration
Identity is not neutral. It is lived, worn, and repeated every day.
With Leopard Lace, Paloceras and Djibril Cissé translate that belief into a tightly controlled, limited edition eyewear collaboration where personal symbolism meets contemporary optical design.
Presented under embargo on January 29, 2026, Leopard Lace is developed at the intersection of personal legacy and technical frame construction. Cissé, long recognised not only as an elite football figure but also as a visual outlier, has consistently rejected neutrality. His approach to style is deliberate, unapologetic, and deeply personal. This collaboration reflects that stance, carrying personal marks forward with conviction rather than compromise.
A capsule shaped for everyday optical wear
The collection consists of two frames selected by Cissé from Paloceras’ Nouvelle Fiction collection, an evolution of the Pebble Collection refined for all-day wear.
C2 is an oversized pentagon silhouette, defined by sculptural volume and carefully balanced proportions.
S2 offers a square geometry, focused on structure, precision, and controlled presence.
Both designs are expressive without being theatrical, intended to integrate into daily life rather than dominate it.
Paloceras limited edition eyewear: Pressed, not carved
What truly sets Leopard Lace apart lies in its manufacturing approach. Instead of relying on standard milling, Paloceras uses an advanced frame moulding and pressing technique, pressing frames and temples individually. This allows the material to expand and hold volume with precision, creating depth and sculptural form that cannot be achieved by carving material away.
“Leopard Lace reflects a shared approach to identity. It is considered, personal, and built to last.”
Each frame is produced from premium 6mm heat-moulded Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate, chosen for its density, stability, and tactile quality. Design details include a custom gold-plated wirecore, a three-joint hinge system by Visottica, signature engravings, and premium packaging. Every piece is individually numbered, with each model limited to 90 units worldwide.
“Each piece holds its volume because it is pressed, not carved away. That changes how the eyewear sits on the face.”
Leopard Lace will be available through selected international boutiques and via paloceras.com, with both optical and sun lens options offered online. Each frame is numbered from 1 to 90, reinforcing the capsule’s limited and intentional nature.
In a market often driven by surface statements, Leopard Lace stands out by focusing on process, permanence, and personal meaning, eyewear as an extension of identity, not an accessory to it.
About Paloceras Eyewear
Paloceras is a Pan-European eyewear brand that redefines contemporary design through the fusion of art, science, and digital craftsmanship. Each frame emerges from a world where geometry, technology, and emotion intersect, transforming eyewear into sculptural expressions of movement and form. Guided by algorithmic design and advanced 3D modeling, Paloceras explores the boundary between the organic and the engineered, creating pieces that feel both fluid and architectural.
What sets Paloceras apart is its commitment to innovation through form and materiality. Rather than following traditional eyewear aesthetics, the brand approaches design as a dialogue between digital precision and human emotion, allowing light, texture, and volume to play central roles. Every creation evokes the natural forces that inspire it, captured in a moment of stillness and transformed into wearable art.
Paloceras continues to push the frontier of independent eyewear, where design serves not only vision but imagination. Each limited-edition collection reflects a meticulous process of experimentation, artistry, and respect for modern technology.
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