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‘Macron effect’ boosts French eyewear designer
Updated: 31/01/2026 – 9:07 GMT+1
In the Henry Jullien workshop, machines have been running at full speed since French President Macron appeared in public wearing the company’s sunglasses. Founded in 1921 and specialising in high-end “made in France” eyewear, the company has seen its sales skyrocket in just a few days.