MAX PITTION
Max Pittion arrives at the intersection of memory and reinvention — eyewear that doesn’t just sit on the face, but carries a story. Originally born in the early 20th century in the French Alps town of Oyonnax, Max Pittion transformed a humble family comb-making workshop into one of the most respected names in post-war eyewear. Their frames once graced the collections of Parisian fashion houses such as Lanvin and Azzaro, and carried the kind of elegance favored by tastemakers, artists, and cultural figures who wanted more than standard eyewear — they sought distinction.
Yet time passed, and like many icons of an era, Max Pittion slipped into dormancy — only to be revived in recent years with renewed purpose. Under the direction of creative custodian Tommy O’Gara and the guidance of the founder’s son, the brand has returned with a deep respect for its heritage and a commitment to craftsmanship that meets modern standards.
Today, each Max Pittion frame is handcrafted in Japan — but preserves the spirit of French elegance. Made in small quantities from premium materials like plant-based cellulose acetate, and assembled with meticulous detail (brass hinges, custom pins, and precise finishing), these are glasses built as much by hand as by heritage.
The revived collection includes refined, gender-less styles: the classic and quietly commanding Politician, the bold and sculptural Wellington, the artful and architectural Crown Panto, and the timeless round-ish Panto. Each frame is released in limited runs — often as few as 50 to 100 pieces — giving them a sense of rarity and purpose.
Wearing Max Pittion is more than choosing a pair of glasses. It’s embracing a lineage — from the comb workshops of the French Alps, through the glamour of Paris couture, through decades of cultural shifts, and into a modern rebirth rooted in craft. For those who value subtlety, character, and quiet confidence, these frames offer something rare: eyewear with soul, story, and substance.
If you’re drawn to craftsmanship, heritage, and understated elegance — if you want your glasses to feel like an extension of your identity rather than just a tool — Max Pittion may be exactly what you’re looking for.
