Peter and May: Eclectic, contemporary, fresh
PETER AND MAY products represent the perfect merging of craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail. Founded in 2012 by Parisian born-and-raised duo, Laura Le Bihan and Xavier Matrand, Peter and May emerged from their shared decision to embark on a new journey together after over a decade of experience in the high-end eyewear industry.
95 STEPS
We are proud and confident in terms of style and quality. We believe in our knowledge, experience and transparency, doing our best to reach sustainability. Handle and feel the frames, appreciate their finish. Quality is tested over time.
The finest materials:
The components and materials we use are specifically chosen for their origin, technicality, and durability: Mazzucchelli acetate (Italy), titanium (Japan), Barberini glass lenses (Italy), OBE 5- knuckles hinges (Germany), all to ensure product sustainability.
Protection:
Our protective lenses are fitted with an internal anti- reflective coating for optimal protection and our sun lens tints are custom-made and PETER AND MAY’s exclusives.
Confident eyewear:
One of the step consists in oven-drying the acetates.. This resting time allows us to regulate the hygrometry at the heart of each plate, resulting in a healthier material in terms of skincare. By subjecting each plate to high pressure before the shaping process, the density of the material is increased, thus improving its durability. The design of our hinge is an eclectic mix of contemporary aesthetics and traditional technical heritage. Each pivot is supported by quality rivets, along with 5 x-shaped knuckles for a durable end product.
Handcrafted in Japan titanium frames:
All PETER AND MAY titanium frames are handmade in Japan out of pure titanium. The Japanese eyewear traditional craftsmanship is mingled with contemporary techniques, skillful hands mixed with a knowledge passed down from generation to generation.
Our responsible commitments:
In 2021 we introduced eco-acetate to our collections ; an ecofriendly, plant-based thermoplastic material. We ship our products in reusable bags made in Italy from BCI certified herringbone fabric – the Better Cotton Initiative is the biggest WWF program supporting eco-friendly cotton. Our case is made of ISO certified recycled materials. The single plastic pouches protecting our products have been replaced with pouches made from TDPA, a family of oxo-biodegradable plastics that disintegrate much faster than common plastic.
100% in-house:
The creative design takes place in our Parisian workshop. We repeat our product development process and prototype evaluation until they reach our required quality standard and perfect proportions. Choosing the Rochechouart neighborhood as our home base in the heart of Paris was a deliberate choice for Peter and May, ensuring we are always close to this boundless source of inspiration. Our atelier handles the design, conception, prototyping, and shipping all in one place. Thus, we can always keep an eye on each step of the process to deliver a flawless product. Our Parisian team checks the quality, refines the polish, adjusts the frames, and checks every part of the product before handing it to you.
