Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses

In this episode of the BOF podcast, Imran Ahmed interviews Jérôme Mage, the founder and creative force behind the luxury eyewear brand Jacques Marie Mage. Jérôme discusses his journey from growing up in France to moving to Los Angeles and establishing his brand. He shares his early inspirations, including his love for action sports and the impact of seeing his brother wear sunglasses. Jérôme explains how he transitioned from designing for action sports brands to creating high-end eyewear, driven by a desire to return to luxury and craftsmanship. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and creating collectible objects, with each pair of sunglasses associated with a deep human story. Jérôme also touches on his unique approach to retail, creating gallery-like spaces that reflect his personal experiences and passions, and offers advice to outsiders about embracing their unique perspectives.