Overview
- The frames were identified as Henry Jullien’s Pacific S 01, listed at about €659, with Macron’s team emphasizing French manufacture.
- Shares of iVision Tech, Henry Jullien’s Milan-listed owner, jumped this week to as high as €2.63 from €1.51, with trading halts and roughly €3.5 million added to market value.
- Henry Jullien’s website was overwhelmed by interest and the company launched a temporary purchase page dedicated to the Pacific S 01 model.
- iVision Tech CEO Stefano Fulchir said he recognized the model immediately and that Macron personally purchased the sunglasses in 2024 after the Élysée verified their origin.
- Macron’s look became a cultural moment, spawning Top Gun–style memes and prompting a public quip from President Donald Trump in his Davos remarks.