Ski Aviators

Marcus & Richard Franck

Verbier

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$120.00

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About this piece

The epitome of cool, Ski Aviators were worn by everyone from the greatest skiers (including ski legend Wayne Wong, who has his own Special Edition pair) to the biggest movie stars (Paul Newman and Robert Redford), these shades came in all different sizes and colors, and then they completely disappeared. We made it our mission to return them to their former glory, upgraded with exceptionally clear V52® lenses and a modern fit.

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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