Marianne Faithful by Jacques Marie Mage

Jacques Marie Mage proudly announces the release of a focused collection of limited-edition spectacles and accessories that honor the indomitable spirit of one of the most enduring voices in rock and roll. From her meteoric rise during the British Invasion to her evolution as one of the most original singer-songwriters of her era, Marianne Faithfull (1946-2025) embodied a singular blend of easy elegance and artistic fearlessness. —This new collection—a collaboration initiated with Ms. Faithful and her estate in 2023—pays homage to that legacy with an iconic style expressed in four distinct color stories named after some of Faithfull's most endearing songs. Handcrafted in Japan, these collectibles are informed by the actual eyewear worn by the artist, thoughtfully designed to reflect her exceptional taste, tenacity, and talent for sharing powerful stories of optimism, despair, and humor.

Evelyn in As Tears Go By

Oversized, square-shaped spectacles from the ‘Marianne Faithfull by JMM’ collectioncomposed of plant-based acetate frames in Crystal Smoke Stripe, with lenses in Nuit, and polished metal details plated in silver palladium. Available exclusively at JMM’s Chiltern-London Gallery, the ‘As Tears Go By’ color story is named after what is considered Faithfull’s best known song, a ballad written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Faithfull recorded and released it as a single in the United Kingdom in 1964, where it peaked at number nine on both the UK and Irish singles charts.

Evelyn in Monday Monday

Oversized, square-shaped spectacles from the ‘Marianne Faithfull by JMM’ collectioncomposed of plant-based acetate frames in Polished Black, with custom double-laminated temples, lenses in Sepia, and polished metal details plated in 18k Dark Gold. The ‘Monday Monday’ color story is named after a 1966 song originally recorded by the Mamas & the Papas, but covered by Faithfull and included on her 1987 compilation album, “Marianne Faithfull's Greatest Hits.”

Evelyn in Tomorrow's Calling

Oversized, square-shaped spectacles from the ‘Marianne Faithfull by JMM’ collectioncomposed of plant-based acetate frames in Blush Stripe, with lenses in Sweet Brown, and polished metal details plated in silver palladium. The ‘Tomorrow’s Calling’ color story is named after the single performed and recorded by Faithfull in 1966, included on her third American studio album, “Faithfull Forever.” 

Evelyn in Yesterday

Oversized, square-shaped spectacles from the ‘Marianne Faithfull by JMM’ collectioncomposed of plant-based acetate frames in Agar, with double-laminated temples, lenses in Light Bottle Green, and polished metal details plated in 18k Dark Gold. The ‘Yesterday’ color story is named after the 1965 song written by Paul McCartney and recorded by the Beatles in 1965. Faithfull covered the song, with McCartney’s assistance, and released it on her own 1965 album, “Go Away From The World.”

Collector’s Box Set

Limited-edition spectacles are received in a custom monograph box set in soft, off-white faux velvet with burnt orange interior that includes a custom envelope-style black leather eyewear case with burnt orange microfiber lining and debossed Art Deco-inspired detailing; an oversized double-sided microfiber cleaning cloth featuring exclusive album artwork from “Marianne Faithfull’s Greatest Hits” (1987); and a letterpress authenticity card with embossed collection details, handwritten edition number, and craftsman’s signature. As a final note of reverence, each limited-edition frame is accompanied by an exclusive vinyl reissue of “Marianne Faithfull’s Greatest Hits,” the 1987 compilation that traces her extraordinary musical journey.