A Decade of Hopper: Jacques Marie Mage Revisits an American Original
There are few figures whose wardrobe carries the same cultural weight as Dennis Hopper's. Actor, photographer, artist and countercultural icon, his approach to dressing never felt constructed. It was instinctive. That authenticity is precisely what has made Jacques Marie Mage's ongoing Hopper collaboration one of the most compelling projects in luxury eyewear.
Marking ten years of the partnership, A Decade of Hopper revisits two of the Maison's defining frames while introducing an entirely new design drawn directly from Hopper's personal archive.
The anniversary collection brings back the TAOS, first released in 2016 and modelled on the glasses Hopper wore in Easy Rider. More than a faithful reproduction, the frame captures a moment when American menswear abandoned convention in favour of something looser, more individual and infinitely cooler. It remains as relevant today as it was more than half a century ago.
Joining it is the return of the PEPPER, originally introduced in 2018. Inspired by a 1965 photograph taken by fellow actor Robert Walker Jr., the frame reflects Hopper's lesser-discussed role as a photographer, documenting Los Angeles as it evolved into a creative epicentre. The silhouette feels understated, but carries the quiet confidence that defines the best eyewear.
New for the anniversary is the DREAMER. Based on sunglasses discovered among Hopper's personal belongings, the circular frame features a sculptural bridge and subtle cat-eye profile that nods to his earliest Hollywood years alongside James Dean. Rather than chasing vintage nostalgia, it demonstrates how archival design can still feel remarkably contemporary.
As expected from Jacques Marie Mage, craftsmanship remains central. Every frame is handcrafted in Japan, finished with the Maison's signature precious-metal hardware, engraved wirecores and American Southwest-inspired detailing. Produced in strictly limited numbers across five colourways, these are collectors' pieces without feeling untouchable.
The collection extends beyond eyewear with a sterling silver ring, beaded necklace and leather belt, each referencing personal pieces worn by Hopper throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. They avoid costume territory by focusing on material quality and historical provenance rather than theatrical reinterpretation.
Collectors can also acquire a commemorative boxed edition, complete with an Italian-made leather case, an Easy Rider-inspired bandana cloth and an exclusive hardcover book edited by Hopper's daughter, Marin Hopper.