Jacques Marie Mage - Last Frontier VII - Kalispell Sun

THE LAST FRONTIER VII - NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFT

Acclaimed for its unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry, The Last Frontier returns with its seventh collection, including eyewear, jewelry, and accessories that celebrates the many cultural traditions of the American West — from jewelry-making and weaving to ceremonial dancing and horsemanship.

The Last Frontier is a limited edition eyewear collection that achieves new heights of workmanship and artistry. Designed in Los Angeles and handcrafted in Japan, the newest iteration of this elegant and powerful eyewear series is forged at the intersection of Art Deco and the American West.

Glasses are carefully created from the highest-quality plant-based acetate and feature tried and true innovations, like their unique arrow-shaped hinge system cast from sterling silver, as well as fresh takes on signature adornments, like the “Driftwood” that incorporates intricate hand-beaded temples made in collaboration with Kewa Pueblo artist Francisco Bailon.

DESCRIPTION

Sleek, late-‘70s-inspired titanium navigators with monoblock top bar, half-moon nose bridge, and lens-rims finely engraved with a Chimayo motif, complemented by temples with dual-toned arrow adornments and diamond-shaped tips with ‘thunderbird’ medallions, both accented with inlays of ethically sourced gemstones..

VISION

Composed and expansive, these spectacles echo the breadth of quiet valleys, the shimmer of hidden lakes, and the enduring silhouettes of distant peaks. With ornate detailing and impressive composure that honors the balance of elegance and endurance, this is a refined expression destined to journey far. An uncompromising vision of artistry and refinement, the Last Frontier (LF) collection represents the rare convergence of rigorous workmanship and rugged swagger with traditional craftsmanship and modern beauty. Distinctive motifs continue the collection’s homage to the cultural traditions of the American West, including embellishments of precious metals, rare turquoises, and other responsibly sourced gemstones. Handcrafted by artisans of deep generational expertise, these collectibles are produced in recognition and support of the region’s Indigenous arts and traditions. As with previous releases, Last Frontier is a symbol of JMM’s commitment to partnering directly with Native artisans and community-driven nonprofits dedicated to promoting Indigenous arts, culture, and tradition.

MEASUREMENTS

• Size: Wide
• Temple Length: 149mm
• Frame Total Width: 144mm
• Lens Width: 59mm
• Lens Height: 42mm
• Bridge: 16mm

FRAME SHAPE

• Aviator

PACKAGING

These limited-edition spectacles of the Last Frontier VII are received in a custom monograph box set that includes a hard leather eyewear case handcrafted in Italy, accompanied by one of three oversized, double-sided commemorative cleaning cloths, a custom stainless steel screwdriver with burgundy enamel details, and a letterpress authenticity card with collection details and handwritten limited-edition number.

LIMITED PRODUCTION BATCH OF 100 PIECES

HANDCRAFTED IN JAPAN