About the Jacques Marie Mage Muhammad Ali by JMM: Kinshasa | Noir with Sequoia Lenses |
Limited Production Batch of 500 Pieces. Please note, all Jacques Marie Mage eyewear is final sale due to limited production.
Coolly composed classics from the Muhammad Ali by JMM collection, handcrafted in Japan with a circular lens shape and medium fit, featuring JMM's signature arrowhead front pins, custom wirecores with hairline-engraved Art Deco details, 7-barrel block hinges, and double-arrowhead temple rivets.
A commanding silhouette for moments of composure and clarity, these limited-edition spectacles are named for the capital of Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), where Muhammad Ali fought in the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle.” Inspired by the glasses Muhammad wore during a 1968 press conference at UCLA, where he spoke with calm authority about the cultural climate of America, a moment of profound gravitas mirrored in the evocative presence of this masterfully crafted collectible.
Limited-edition spectacles are received in a signature monograph box set in black faux leather, which includes one of two custom eyewear cases handcrafted in Italy—our signature envelope case for the Kinshasa, or our monolith case for the Louisville—as well as an oversized cleaning cloth featuring a photographic print of Muhammad Ali during “The Thrilla in Manila,” and a letterpress authenticity card featuring collection notes and craftsman’s signature.
10MM CURED CELLULOSE ACETATE FRAME IN POLISHED BLACK WITH SCULPTURAL DOUBLE-LAMINATED TEMPLES COMPOSED OF BLACK EXTERIORS AND TORTOISE INTERIORS, COMPLEMENTED BY ARMORLITE 4-BASE LENSES IN SEQUOIA WITH BACKSIDE ANTI-REFLECTIVE TREATMENT
SIGNATURE STERLING SILVER ARROWHEAD FRONT PINS
7-BARREL BLOCK HINGES FINISHED IN SILVER PALLADIUM
HIDDEN CUSTOM WIRECORES
DOUBLE-ARROWHEAD RIVETHEADS FINISHED IN SILVER PALLADIUM
INNER-TEMPLE HALLMARKS IN SILVER FOIL
Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) is based in Hollywood, California and was founded by French-born designer Jerome Mage. Influenced by everything from Art Deco to American folk, JMM’s limited edition collections of inspired spectacles are, as they put it, ‘tailored towards a clientele with discerning tastes.’ Drawing inspiration from across continents, cultures, and generations, JMM combines world-class craftsmanship with advanced production methods, embracing an array of rich materials, bold geometric shapes, and exuberance of attitude to create impeccably crafted spectacles that elegantly infuse historical motifs with a modern sensibility.
Owning a Jacques Marie Mage frame is like owning a piece of fine art. We love their small-batch mentality and jewel box-like presentation. With a numbered certificate of authenticity and a story to tell, it’s hard to not become a collector. All Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses come UV Protected with a backside Anti-Reflective Coating.
