Jacques Marie Mage unveils audacious Bunker77 eyewear collection
A striking homage to legendary waterman Bunker Spreckels, the new SKELETON BAY frames marry vintage surf culture aesthetics with contemporary artisanal craftsmanship. Limited to just 100 pieces worldwide.
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Jacques Marie Mage presents an audacious new chapter in its storied eyewear heritage with the arrival of the BUNKER77 collection, a breathtaking tribute to the legendary waterman and cultural iconoclast Bunker Spreckels. This exceptional capsule distils the very essence of coastal rebellion and understated refinement, channelling the spirit of a man whose fearless approach to life became the stuff of enduring myth.
The SKELETON BAY frame stands as the collection’s pièce de résistance, a powerfully articulated silhouette that resurrects the distinctive aesthetic Spreckels favoured during the golden age of 1970s surf culture. The modified square lens shape possesses an undeniable architectural presence, its softly arched brow and subtle wraparound effect creating a visage of considerable masculine appeal. Every element speaks to an exquisite attention to detail that distinguishes Jacques Marie Mage’s atelier work.
Rendered in the REGAL colourway, the frame showcases a sumptuous 10mm cured cellulose acetate construction in navy, a colour of profound sophistication and timeless elegance. The custom double laminated temples feature crystalline clear exteriors that give way to rich navy interiors, creating an interplay of depth and luminosity. These are complemented by Armorlite lenses in Neptune, a serene aquatic tone that evokes the very waters that shaped Spreckels’ legendary exploits.
The technical execution reveals itself in a constellation of refined details. Signature spur shaped rivet heads punctuate the frame with purposeful geometry, whilst the 7-barrel hinges demonstrate the engineering precision that underpins every Jacques Marie Mage creation. The temple tips bear a precious metal Calavera medallion rendered in silver palladium, a motif drawn directly from Spreckels’ personal skull and bones letterhead, adding a layer of narrative authenticity to this already compelling design.
Finished entirely in silver palladium, the hardware possesses a lustrous understated radiance that speaks to the wearer’s discerning taste. The exposed classic wirecores, visible throughout the frame, represent a hallmark of the atelier’s commitment to transparency in construction, allowing the intricate mechanics of superior eyewear design to shine forth.
Produced in a strictly limited edition of one hundred pieces, the SKELETON BAY transcends the conventional boundaries of functional eyewear, emerging instead as a wearable objet d’art that celebrates both a visionary individual and the uncompromising design philosophy of Jacques Marie Mage. This is luxury eyewear conceived for those who understand that true style speaks quietly, yet commands absolute attention.
The BUNKER77 collection is now available through Jacques Marie Mage Galleries, the brand’s website, and an exclusive network of select retail partners across the globe.
Imagery courtesy of Jacques Marie Mage (@jacquesmariemage).
