Behind the Lens: Monaco

Behind the Lens: Monaco

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A woman wearing For Art's Sake Totto tortoise sunglasses in Monaco
For Art's Sake · Behind the Campaign

Behind the Lens: Monaco

On why race week on the Riviera became this season's story.

Every summer campaign starts with finding a destination that feels true to the collection — and this year, Monaco was the obvious choice. Monaco fashion and Monaco style carry a particular weight: understated, sun-warmed, and built for a day that moves from the harbour to the paddock to dinner after dark.

Why Monaco

As one of the most iconic stops on the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco captures everything we associate with summer: the Côte d'Azur, effortless glamour, and — of course — sunglasses. Our shoot happened to coincide with race week, when Monte Carlo transforms with F1-inspired installations and an unmistakable energy, making it the perfect backdrop for the collection. It's a masterclass in what to wear in Monaco, where Monaco accessories — and above all, the right pair of Monaco sunglasses — do as much work as any outfit once the Riviera sun is at its peak.

The Edit

Five frames carried the story across the weekend — each shot on location, then styled back for its own close-up.

A woman in For Art's Sake® Mesa I sculptural eyewear, a black tank top, and leggings walks by empty stadium bleachers under a clear blue sky, carrying a black woven handbag.

Mesa I

Worn by Alexandra Leclerc

Understated from the front, strikingly distinctive in profile — the asymmetrical ripple carved into solid gold metal catches the Riviera light unevenly, all depth and no flat shine.

For Art's Sake Mesa I sunglasses, gold sculptural frame, product shot

Lucio

Worn by Alexandra Leclerc

Sharp precision, quiet confidence: the front is clean and rectangular, while the sculptural 3D swoosh temple — a nod to Lucio Fontana's cuts on canvas — reveals itself in profile.

For Art's Sake Lucio sunglasses, black rectangular frame, product shot
A woman wearing For Art's Sake Totto tortoise sunglasses sitting outside in the sun with city buildings and the sea behind her

Totto

Sculpted temples inspired by the organic curves of Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings, set against a bold acetate-and-metal front. Modern, confident, unmistakably built for movement.

For Art's Sake Totto sunglasses, gold frame, product shot
A woman in For Art's Sake® Tulip II sunglasses, a black top, and polka dot skirt sits with one leg crossed and arms raised on a rail. City buildings, mountains, yachts, and a black handbag complete the sunny backdrop.

Tulip II

Romantic and sculptural, with an organic stem-like curve running through the temple. A softer register against the pastel façades of Monte Carlo.

For Art's Sake Tulip I sunglasses, gold cat-eye frame, product shot

Motion II

Where structure meets fluidity — a boxy rectangular silhouette grounded by classic metal accents, with curved acetate temples that carry the same energy through to the optical range.

For Art's Sake Motion II frame, product shot
An Unexpected Highlight

Over the past few years, our eyewear has increasingly become part of the modern Formula 1 style conversation — this made the moment all the more special.

An unexpected highlight came during the weekend when Alexandra Leclerc was spotted wearing our Mesa I and Lucio frames around the Monaco Grand Prix. It felt like a natural extension of the story we were already telling.


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