Salvador Dalí | Marcel Katz Collection
Micro-Produced Collectibles | Wearable Sculptures
Hand Crafted In Modena, Italy

PROFESSOR

THE PROFESSOR

The Professor was created for those who appreciate discretion over spectacle.

In a world where eyewear often falls into one of two extremes, either overly conservative or intentionally loud, The Professor offers a refined alternative. Its silhouette draws from timeless optical traditions while introducing subtle architectural details that create distinction without excess. The result is a frame that feels familiar, confident, and quietly memorable.

Designed for individuals who value presence over attention, The Professor allows its wearer to maintain a classic appearance while expressing a more considered point of view. The softened geometric shape, balanced proportions, and sculptural contours provide character without relying on oversized logos, trends, or fleeting statements. It is eyewear for those who understand that true confidence rarely needs to announce itself.

Handcrafted in Modena, Italy, each frame is produced using premium Italian cellulose acetate, stainless steel hardware, and ZEISS lenses. Every pair is individually finished by artisans whose eyewear heritage dates back generations, preserving the human touch that separates craftsmanship from production.

Like every Maison Marcel creation, The Professor is micro-produced rather than mass-produced. Each release is manufactured in limited quantities, and no colorway is ever recreated. These decisions transform the frame from a simple accessory into a collectible object, designed to be preserved, worn, and appreciated over time.

The Professor is equally at home in a gallery, a boardroom, a café, or a creative studio. It was designed for collectors, professionals, architects, artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural observers who seek refinement without conformity. Its purpose is not to dominate a room, but to quietly elevate the person wearing it.

More than eyewear, The Professor is a wearable sculpture that embodies Maison Marcel's belief that the most enduring designs are often the most restrained.

Confidence without noise. Distinction without distraction. A classic look with a bold point of view.

Details

  • Handcrafted in Modena, Italy

  • Premium Italian Cellulose Acetate

  • ZEISS Lenses

  • Stainless Steel Hardware

  • Micro-Produced Collectible Edition

  • Designed in Miami

Dimensions & Weight

  • Lens Width: 49 mm

  • Bridge Width: 27 mm

  • Temple Length: 150 mm

  • Frame Weight: 36 g

  • Fit: Medium to Large

  • Gender: Unisex

Collector's Note

Each pair is handmade and individually finished by artisans in Italy. Minor variations, subtle imperfections, and differences between sister pairs are a natural result of the handcrafted process and should be celebrated as part of the object's authenticity. No two pieces are exactly alike.

Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, as each frame is produced through Maison Marcel's micro-production process rather than traditional mass manufacturing. Every piece is created for preservation, collection, and long-term enjoyment.