MOLINO 55 Sunglasses
A sharper, roomier Molino that keeps the architectonic attitude intact.
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Story & heritage
Named after Carlo Mollino, the 20th-century architect and designer, the MOLINO 55 is presented by JMM as a decisive rectangular frame whose poetic angularity mirrors Mollino's work. The official copy emphasises solid construction and subtle bevel detailing rather than nostalgia-for-its-own-sake.
Within JMM's official The Icons collection, the 55 sits as the broader-shouldered Molino expression: still sculptural, still sensual, but with a larger sweep that makes the line read especially architectural.
Materials & craft
The featured build pairs a 10mm cured cellulose acetate frame with custom double-laminated temples, signature arrowhead pins, a hairline-engraved exposed wirecore, a tension-secured 7-barrel hinge with spur-shaped rivets, a domed cameo logo, and CR39 lenses. Those details sit inside the brand's wider small-batch, hand-polished production model described in JMM's craftsmanship block and Wikipedia entry.
How to choose & style
If the standard Molino feels exacting, the 55 gives the silhouette more air and more swagger. It works best with tailoring, dark knits, and long coats that can hold its breadth without making the facewear feel over-eager.
