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Discover the elegance of Lafont at Konstantin, where authentic Parisian style meets generations of optical craftsmanship. Lafont frames embody the spirit of French chic, combining refined aesthetics with expressive color palettes and distinctive patterns. Each pair is designed to elevate everyday style while preserving comfort and wearability.
Maison Lafont has been making eyewear in Paris since 1923 — and over a century later, it is still family owned, still independently run, and still unmistakably French.
Founded by Louis Lafont on Rue Vignon in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, the house began as a boutique optical shop built on aesthetic and technical expertise passed down through generations. The decisive turning point came in the 1970s, when Philippe Lafont and his wife Laurence breathed new life into the Maison — introducing bold, colorful collections with contemporary proportions that reflected the spirit of the times. The response was immediate. A signature style emerged. The Lafont brand was born.
In 1980, the iconic GENIE frame brought international recognition. By 2007, Maison Lafont was exporting to more than 30 countries. In 2016, a made-to-measure atelier opened inside the historic Paris boutique, offering bespoke eyewear to clients who want something created specifically for them.
Today, brothers Matthieu and Thomas Lafont — great-grandsons of the founder — lead the century-old house, carrying a family spirit that spans four generations into a world that is changing fast.
As an authorized Lafont dealer, at Konstantin Vision, we carry Lafont eyewear at our NYC showroom — and the color alone stops people in their tracks.
Color is Lafont’s most distinctive signature. With over 200 exclusive colors developed with the same intricacy and precision as a fabric’s weave, Maison Lafont brings a level of chromatic sophistication to eyewear that very few brands can match. Every frame is available in a range of carefully orchestrated hue combinations — subtle and bold, tonal and contrasting — so that the frame you choose reflects not just your face, but your sensibility.
Thomas Lafont, the brand’s designer, draws daily inspiration from Paris itself: the Seine, the city’s architecture, the interplay of light and color across its streets and seasons. Each collection begins with sketches captured in a sketchbook he carries at all times — spontaneous ideas refined into technical precision through the Maison’s craftspeople.
From fashion-forward vintage-inspired silhouettes to Lafont’s renowned specialized pediatric collections, every frame is designed to meet individual needs without ever compromising on elegance. Our licensed opticians will guide you through the full Lafont range, helping you find the color, shape, and fit that is entirely yours — backed by over 25 years of optical expertise in New York City.
Because a century of Parisian craftsmanship, four generations of family ownership, and over 200 exclusive colors don’t happen by accident.
Authentic French Heritage Maison Lafont holds the Guaranteed French Origin certification — official confirmation that design, production, and craftsmanship are 100% French. In an industry where “French-inspired” is often used as a shorthand for aesthetic rather than origin, Lafont’s certification means something real.
Color as a Creative Language No other eyewear brand approaches color quite like Lafont. Over 200 exclusive shades, developed with the precision of a fabric atelier, applied across a variety of materials with subtle and diverse finishes. Choosing a Lafont frame means choosing a color experience that is genuinely singular.
A Century of Design Expertise Thomas Lafont designs two full collections each year, beginning each one with hand-drawn sketches and ending with frames that blend vintage inspiration with modern precision. Every silhouette is designed to honor individual facial features and personal sensibility — without ever sacrificing elegance for trend.
Made for the Whole Family Lafont is one of the world’s leading specialists in pediatric eyewear — a rare expertise that reflects the Maison’s commitment to serving every face, at every stage of life, with the same level of care and craftsmanship.
Independence and Integrity Maison Lafont has never been acquired, licensed, or absorbed into a luxury conglomerate. It remains privately owned, independently operated, and entirely committed to the values — creativity, freedom, and modernity — that defined it from the beginning.
At Konstantin Vision, we carry Lafont because it represents everything we believe luxury eyewear should be: beautifully made, thoughtfully designed, and built to last.
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