The Ultimate Driving Sunglasses
Launched in 1961, Renauld has become synonymous with Motor Racing history and Hollywood style, on and off screen.
In 1962 Rossano sunglasses were immortalised in the opening scene of The Italian Job. They were worn by Sean Connery on the set of Goldfinger and, thanks to Jim Clark, the motor racing luminary, Renaulds were famously worn on track at The Indy 500 and various Grand Prix worldwide. The brand’s unique legacy has captured the hearts of classic car and super car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide as it is sought out as ‘The Worlds Ultimate Driving Sunglasses’.
…tiny pieces of memorabilia connected to the icon who inspired the designs are fixed to the temples or lenses. For McQueen (the “Steve McQueen The Car 20”) it’s a piece of the actor’s race number 20 from his own Porsche 917…
The Times, Luxx Report
limited edition pieces
Creating a portal to the past and future, Renauld only designs and crafts limited edition pieces. Each pair of sunglasses conveys a narrative connected to extraordinary people, events or films in history with rarer sunglasses, housing authenticated memorabilia from legendary greats, who have an association with Motor Racing and Hollywood within the ‘Renauld Keepsake Marque’ on the temple or frame of the sunglasses.
The Steve McQueen Car 20 collection houses an authenticated piece of Steve McQueen’s own Porsche 917 Race Number 20 presented to Renauld by the late Chad McQueen and Chase and Madison McQueen of McQueen Racing. The James Dean 1955 houses a pieces of ‘Jimmy’s’ mechanic-suit, presented by Marcus Winslow, cousin and surrogate brother of James Dean and the Indy 500 Sixty-One houses a pinch of brick dust from the finish line of the legendary Indy 500 Brickyard track.
There are certain films it is impossible to think of without a pair of dark glasses passing in front of the mind’s eye…, but nothing beats The Italian Job. With an obsession that I can only applaud, Llewelyn became the world’s leading scholar on Renauld.
Financial Times
Finest Craftsmanship
Renauld sunglasses are crafted from the finest materials and hand assembled in the Renauld Studios, Italy, and fitted with ValueBond NFC technology that provides a gateway to exclusive content related to the sunglasses, including videos, interviews and imagery. Further providing authentication, valuation and resale opportunities for each piece.
Renauld is proud to work closely with the family and Estates of extraordinary people and is passionate about sharing life stories with a new and engaged luxury audience, attaching a narrative and emotion to all its collections.
Each pair of Renauld tells a story and will quickly become an invaluable addition to all those with a passion for iconic eyewear. Whether as the ultimate accessory, or as an investment, a pair of Renauld is something to behold.
Luxury Report
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