Jean Paul Gaultier and Burna Boy Join Forces for Eyewear Collaboration

Nigerian singer infuses Gaultier's iconic 1990s designs into the exclusive collection.

Jean Paul Gaultier and Burna Boy Join Forces for Eyewear Collaboration

Nigerian singer infuses Gaultier's iconic 1990s designs into the exclusive collection.

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September 16, 2024
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Jean Paul Gaultier and Burna Boy Unite for Stylish Eyewear CollaborationSubheadline: The Nigerian artist adds his touch to two iconic 1990s designs, infusing them with heart-shaped details and red lenses.

French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier has teamed up with Nigerian singer Burna Boy to create a captivating eyewear collection. Burna Boy had the opportunity to select two archival styles from the 1990s, which have now been reimagined with a contemporary twist. The limited-edition sunglasses pay homage to Burna Boy's Grammy-winning album, Love, Damini, featuring eye-catching heart-shaped accents, vibrant red lenses, and trendy oval-shaped frames. With four colorway options available, these sunglasses perfectly complement a bucket hat, oversized shirt, or acid-wash jeans.

This collaboration marks Burna Boy's first venture into the world of designer collaborations, as confirmed by JPG. The anticipation for this release has been building, starting with a pre-party at Jean Paul Gaultier's Parisian headquarters on May 20, prior to Burna Boy's concert at La Défense arena, which drew a crowd of 40,000 fans.

One of JPG’s archive eyewear styles reimagined by Burna Boy in two colorways.

To capture the essence of the '90s aesthetic, the duo enlisted the talents of London-based photographer Marcin Kempski, creating a campaign reminiscent of retro music videos. The set, masterfully designed by Daughter of Lama, showcases colorful graffiti and a mini concrete jungle. Naturally, Burna Boy steals the spotlight, adorned in a bedazzled red suit, chunky jewelry, and the new eyewear.

The second eyewear style chosen by the Nigerian singer with gold and black frames

This collaboration comes as no surprise, as Jean Paul Gaultier's creative director, Florence Tétier, has been actively seeking high-profile collaborations to generate excitement. The fashion house recently partnered with American rapper Lil Nas X and featured reality star-turned-billionaire beauty mogul Kylie Jenner in a campaign. Additionally, they have co-designed pieces with brands such as Ottolinger and Melissa. Collaborations truly amplify creativity.

The Jean Paul Gaultier x Burna Boy eyewear collection will range in price from $484 to $592, according to WWD. These stylish sunglasses will be available at select specialty stores. Customers can also find the collection on the official Jean Paul Gaultier website.

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