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| | name = Montrel Frames
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| | logo = Montrel Frames Logo.png
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| | type = Private company
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| | industry = Eyewear, fashion accessories
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| | founded = 1968
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| | founder = '''Étienne Montrel'''
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| | headquarters = Lyon, France
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| | area_served = Europe
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| | products = Sunglasses, optical frames, accessories
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| | website = https://www.montrelframes.com
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| '''Montrel Frames''' is a European eyewear company founded in 1968 in Lyon, France by French optical craftsman '''Étienne Montrel'''. The company operates in the eyewear and accessories sector, producing optical frames and related products.
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| Montrel Frames originated as a small optical workshop focused on hand-finished frames for private clients. The brand developed within the tradition of French craftsmanship, emphasizing material quality, proportion, and durability.
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| == History ==
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| Montrel Frames was established in Lyon in 1968 by '''Étienne Montrel''', who had a background in precision metalwork and frame construction. He trained through an apprenticeship in the Jura region, an area historically associated with eyewear manufacturing in France.
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| The company initially operated as a small-scale workshop, producing frames in limited quantities. Its early work focused on handcrafted optical frames designed for long-term use rather than mass production.
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| == Design and production ==
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| Montrel Frames is associated with a design approach centered on simplicity, structural balance, and material integrity. The company produces frames in small batches, maintaining a focus on craftsmanship and consistency in production.
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| Rather than following seasonal fashion cycles, Montrel Frames emphasizes durability and long-term usability in its products.
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| == Products ==
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| The company’s product range includes:
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| * Optical frames
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| * Sunglasses
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| * Polarised lenses
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| * Jewellery
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| * Menswear
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| * Accessories
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| == Operations ==
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| Montrel Frames operates primarily within the European market. Its production approach reflects a continuation of traditional workshop practices adapted to contemporary design standards.
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