When Timothée Chalamet takes on a role, he doesn’t do things by halves.

For his acclaimed performance as Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme, Chalamet went to extraordinary lengths to ensure every detail felt authentic — including the glasses he wore throughout the film.

In fact, director Josh Safdie revealed that Chalamet deliberately wore special contact lenses that blurred his vision, forcing him to rely on real prescription glasses during filming rather than wearing eyewear simply as a costume accessory. The result was a more natural performance, with the subtle movements and behaviours that only come from genuinely wearing glasses. (Marie Claire)

More Than a Costume

According to Safdie, the glasses were an important part of Marty Mauser’s character. They represented his ambition, intelligence, and vulnerability, creating a striking contrast with the bold suits and larger-than-life personality seen throughout the film. Costume designers and filmmakers wanted every aspect of the character to feel believable, right down to the way he looked through his lenses. (Vogue)

For eyewear enthusiasts, there’s another fascinating detail.

The distinctive vintage-style spectacles featured in Marty Supreme were Savile Row frames — part of a long tradition of classic British eyewear that has appeared on screen for decades. Savile Row frames have been worn by countless actors and characters throughout film history, becoming synonymous with timeless design and understated sophistication. (Wikipedia)

The Enduring Appeal of Vintage Metal Frames

What makes these frames so compelling is their ability to feel relevant regardless of the decade.

Originally designed long before today’s trends, classic Savile Row metal frames offer clean lines, exceptional craftsmanship, and a character that modern fashion continues to rediscover. They look just as at home in a 1950s-inspired sports drama as they do on the streets today.

It’s no surprise that viewers left Marty Supreme wanting to know more about the glasses almost as much as the performance itself.

Own a Piece of Eyewear History

For collectors and enthusiasts, we still have a very limited number of original vintage Savile Row frames available from our archive.

These authentic vintage pieces represent a rare opportunity to own the same heritage eyewear that continues to appear in major films and television productions around the world.

Once our remaining archive stock has gone, it cannot be replaced.

Returning Later This Year

The growing interest in classic Savile Row designs has confirmed what we have always believed: truly great eyewear never goes out of fashion.

That’s why we are delighted to be bringing selected vintage-inspired styles back later this year.

If you’ve admired the glasses worn by Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme, now is the perfect time to register your interest.

Join the Waiting List

Whether you’re searching for an original vintage frame from our archive or would like to be among the first to hear about upcoming releases, our team would be delighted to help.

Some actors wear glasses for a role.

Others help remind the world why great eyewear becomes iconic in the first place.