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Daytrippers

Sunglasses

Daytrippers

Marcus & Richard Franck

Verbier

Price

$145.00

About this piece

The Daytrippers offer a classic silhouette with universal appeal. Inspired by the trapezoidal shapes of the swinging 60s, they’re reimagined with a modern edge. Built for everything from everyday wear to outdoor adventure, the polarized lenses and detachable headstrap make them an exceptionally versatile companion from sail to summit.

About the artist

Brothers Marcus and Richard Franck founded Vallon in 2018 in Verbier, Switzerland, after years of skiing, touring, and hiking the Val de Bagnes. The name is French for 'small valley' — a reference to the Vallon d'Arbi above Verbier where the idea took shape. Before launching the brand, the two ran the Old Schoolers Instagram account dedicated to the history of skiing; that obsession with vintage alpine eyewear shows up in every Vallon model — classic shapes resurrected with modern V52 lens technology and contemporary frame materials.

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