Founded in New York
Since 2006
Thierry Lasry
Introduction
A Parisian who now calls New York home, Thierry Lasry (TL) is a creative force within the eyewear industry. Raised in a highly creative environment by a father who was an optician and a mother who was a designer, Thierry Lasry has optical design in his DNA. A child of the ’80s, Lasry’s upbringing continues to shape his aesthetic — a distinctive vision described as “retro-futurism.”
Thierry’s love of colour and geometric form began early. As a child, he was fascinated by LEGO, Astroboy, and Japanese cartoons, drawn to caricatured and highly stylised worlds. Later, he found inspiration in the exuberant fashion shows of Claude Montana and Thierry Mugler during the 1980s. Since launching his eponymous label in 2006, Lasry has elevated the status of eyewear, reimagining sunglasses as essential fashion accessories. In the world of Thierry Lasry, eyewear carries the same weight as a clutch or a pair of stilettos — a considered finishing touch with the power to define a look.
Sitting at the intersection of fashion and craft, the brand has become a favourite among those who view eyewear not as an afterthought, but as the ultimate style statement. Thierry Lasry frames have also become a celebrity staple, most notably appearing throughout Renaissance World Tour, worn by Beyoncé across several iconic stage looks in 2023.
Key Features
Thierry Lasry frames are entirely handmade in France and Italy, with acetate sourced from the heritage Italian house mazzucchelli serving as the brand’s signature design medium. Much like the Lego constructions he loved creating as a child, Thierry’s frames are built through layered blocks of acetate, forming retro-inspired silhouettes with a futuristic edge.
Season after season, the brand continues to distinguish itself through daring colour palettes and fashion-forward shapes. Each piece is defined by clean lines, exaggerated proportions, and vivid colour combinations inspired by modern art and architecture. The designs speak for themselves, which is why the frames are deliberately free from external logos.
Lasry also injects a sense of provocation and play into the brand, most notably through the exaggerated “Y” at the end of each style name — a tongue-in-cheek nod to his own surname. The brand also has strong cultural relevance, appearing on the faces of leading figures across music, film, and fashion, while regularly hosting star-studded events at its flagship stores in Paris and New York City.