One of the fundamental factors that led me towards fashion was passion, an almost physical need for a direct relationship with the materials I use to create. Gianfranco Ferré The iconic Italian fashion designer Ferré was known as the architect of fashion. Over his 25-year career, the style that he developed and that still today hallmarks the brand can be described as a combination of discipline and opulence, severity and ornamentation. In the 1980s, his preference for metropolitan colors, along with his innovative production techniques, earned him another nickname, the Frank Lloyd Wright of fashion. Born in 1944 in Legnano, near Milan, he obtained his diploma in Architecture from Milan Technical University in 1969. Instead of becoming an architect, he entered the world of fashion. After creating his first collection of women's prêt-à-porter, Ketch, he founded his own maison in 1978, Gianfranco Ferré SpA. In 1986 Ferré made his debut in haute couture, presenting the first Gianfranco Ferré Couture collection in Rome. He became Stylistic Director of Christian Dior in Paris from 1989, recruited by owner Bernard Arnault. Gianfranco Ferré is considered a minimalist and a modernist. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see that many things are going on, seemingly invisible at first glance, yet captivating and adding beauty to his work. The subtleness and complexity of his designs add to the mystique of his work. It is not about less is more ; more and seemingly less sums up Gianfranco Ferré's creations. Ferré won a number of prestigious awards, including the L'Occhio d'oro six times during his career. Gianfranco Ferré SpA grew continuously, with dozens of collections presented every year, and over 400 stores worldwide. The brand is currently held by Paris Group based in Dubai.
Today Certain brands have a transcendent quality which allows them to re-invent their identity through time. Ferré has re-established its name in the fashion world through the well-known Paris Group of Companies. Through a course of 30 years in fashion, the Group had the drive and the credentials to expand the concepts of the great Italian designer to new generations and in new countries, making it more powerful. Inspired by the same values, Young4U, a company based in Dubai, is the new licensee responsible for the Global expansion of GF Ferré eyewear. Always alert to the trends and practicalities, Young4U has the know-how, experience, organization and readiness to meet your requirements. Young4U collaborates with renowned Italian designers in order to successfully embody the spirit and honor the legacy of Ferré in our eyewear collection. Eyewear Collection The GF Ferré eyewear blends modern styling with class. The Eyewear Collection exemplifies the perfect balance between innovation, design and functionality and offers a large assortment of frames and sunglasses. Made with premium quality materials and the most advanced technology, lightweight and scratch-resistant lenses (CR39 or mineral), the sunglasses provide 100% protection against harsh UV rays, ensuring fatigue free vision. The styling of the optical frames is also contemporary, and ranges from subtle to bold and dashing. The new GF Ferré eyewear collection mixes a contemporary air with an up-to-date, urban-inspired flavor. A geometric approach to design prevails over embellishment. Retro influences coexist with modern aesthetics. Past trends are a continuous source of inspiration for fashion brands. Working with memories and tradition, design rediscovers a new simplicity in shapes which have a retro taste yet a modern appeal. The distinguished style is nevertheless affordable. Details are perfectly in tune with the latest fashion trends.
GF Ferré eyewear collection mixes a contemporary flair with an up-to-date, urban-inspired flavor.
A geometric approach to design prevails over decorativism. Retro influences coexist with modern aesthetics. Style is distinguished yet approachable by a large range of addressees.
WOMAN - Concept 1 CONTEMPORARY GLAM
WOMAN - Concept 1 Stylish and modern, these models propose a concept of female refinement without decorativism. Design is sophisticated, fashion-oriented yet wearable. Details are graphic and geometric in perfect tune with the latest fashion trends. The front decors amaze for their unexpected asymmetry.
WOMAN - Concept 2 CHIC MEETS URBAN
WOMAN - Concept 2 A younger attitude is expressed in styles where retro-inspired shapes interjects past memories with modern taste. Clean lines completely reinterpret tradition and give it a modern twist. Once again asymmetry is researched and design is innovated in an unpredicted matching of thin metal temple with thicker fronts.
MAN - Concept 1 MODERN RETRO
MAN - Concept 1 Past trends are a continuous source of inspiration for fashion brands. Working with the memories and tradition, design rediscovers a new simplicity in shapes which have a retro taste but an extraordinary modern appeal.