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Based in Auray, Friendly Frenchy sells sunglasses frames made from recycled seafood shells. Oysters, scallops, mussels and clams become desirable eyewear models. Biosourced materials, recycled using patented technologies. Inspired by the seaside and sustainable...
We are pleased to share with you a new collaboration between Friendly Frenchy and the Brittany-based confectioner: Royal Mer. Gathered by strong values, we have crossed our common universe of the seaside for the creation of unexpected fishermen's jumpers matching...
On the occasion of the Vélomaritime, Friendly Frenchy has created two new models of glasses, the natural Vélomaritime and the black Vélomaritime.
Is our waste worth gold? At a time of recycling, the circular economy and initiatives that are as virtuous as they are good for the planet, shells are among the resources that need to be recovered. Long good for the dustbin, our shellfish waste now aspires to a...
After New Year's Eve, tons of oyster shells were also thrown away by private individuals. Between the Gulf of Morbihan and the Bay of Quiberon, Sandrine Guyot and Laurent Pezé had the brilliant idea of making a raw material for spectacle frames. Their first...
After the holidays, what to do with your empty seafood shells? Several companies have the solution: give them a new life. Ovive, Soôruz, Biom or Friendly Frenchy offer them a new life.
Friendly Frenchy has developed a specific model of sunglasses for Armel Tripon from L'Occitane.After having climbed several podiums, such as the victory of the mythical transatlantic race in 2003 and the Route du Rhum in 2018, Armel is now getting ready to face...
The Vendée Globe is THE largest single-handed, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world sailing race. It is nicknamed by the public the Everest of the seas!Its departure will take place this Sunday 8th November 2020 from Les Sables d'Olonne at 13h02. A rendezvous not...
The wine glasses of Friendly FrenchyWell, we're not going to lie to each other, October rarely rhymes with "sunglasses". The days are getting shorter and darker. However, the white winter sky can also be dazzling and aggressive to our eyes. So it may be a good...
When I joined the team of truck drivers, the idea of nicknaming myself "The Driver" came to me quite quickly. Beyond having many licences, I have always been, more generally speaking, attracted by everything that rolls, slides or flies! Like a child, as soon as I'm...
Meanwhile in Auray in Brittany, rather than letting the shells from the food industry end up in the dustbins, Sandrine and Laurent make glasses out of them.
After Les Lunettes en coquillage®, whose collections continue to grow with the tides and partnerships with producers and fishermen, this time Friendly Frenchy is putting its feet on the ground by working on the development of a new co-product: grape seeds.With...
In Friendly Frenchy, there is "friendly" and "frenchy". Friendly as eco-friendly because the brand tries to limit its environmental impact through eco-designed creations. Frenchy for French manufacturing, which allows to preserve the country's know-how and produce...
Spectacles made from shellfish: this is what Sandrine Guyot and Laurent Pezé, founders of the company "Friendly Frenchy", based in Auray in Morbihan, and met by Yann Launay, have developed.
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Friendly Frenchy, in one sentence? Sunglasses in shells, 100% bio-sourced and Made in France.
Shell glasses from Friendly Frenchy They wanted to create an innovative and eco-responsible product... Laurent Pezé and Sandrine Guyot launched Friendly Frenchy, their brand of shell glasses. A new concept where aesthetics meets ecology and which has just been...
The International Agricultural Show presents the 2nd edition of AGRI'EXPO, in the heart of pavilion 2.2. Through this exhibition, the Agricultural Show highlights bio-sourced products. "When renewable resources, derived from agriculture, are transformed to produce...
Last 11th February 2020, the Morbihan Oscars took place. For the past 3 years, this event has been highlighting remarkable start-ups and companies in Morbihan. Friendly Frenchy had the pleasure of winning the BtoC Innovation prize at the end of this event with Les...
As "climate emergency" is a cooler (or less tough) fight to wage than social justice, seductive capitalism is still washing greener. The latest discovery by brands: incorporating unexpected materials into the making of their products. BY JULIE DE LOS RIOS
More than 250,000 tonnes of shellfish are produced in France every year. Based on this observation, the Friendly Frenchy brand has set itself a challenge: to transform these shells into sunglasses by 2016.After 3 years of R&D, Sandrine Guyot and Laurent Pezé, the...
This eyewear brand, founded in June 2017, is both environmentally friendly and respectful of French know-how. Based in Auray (56), Friendly Frenchy was created by Sandrine Guyot and Laurent Pezé.
Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams... Friendly Frenchy, a company based in Auray (Morbihan) since this summer, designs frames made from shells, a recycled "waste".
Rather than using plastic frames, two entrepreneurs created glasses from shells. The frames are made from oysters, mussels and scallops.
Sunglasses in mussels? You had to think about it and Friendly Frenchy did it. Stylish creations and 100% made in France.
Anne ROUAT accompanied us in the graphic universe of our new sunglasses collection called SOLARMOR. This new collection of sunglasses made of shells® is hand-made in France in direct partnership with the fishing industry. Each model is associated with an...
Gisele Bündchen at Dior, a Chanel exhibition in Tokyo, a lingerie collaboration... The imperative MadameShell glasses, the Comme des Garçons x MAC Cosmetics collaboration, the first Icicle shop in France... A look back at what the editorial team wants to share...
"Friendly Frenchy: Shell glasses 100% Made in France"Find Made in France in the M Radio réveil every morning at 7.40 am!
Friendly Frenchy has created two models of sunglasses made in France in partnership with the WWF France foundation.Available exclusively for sale on the WWF France online shop, these shell sunglasses are part of an eco-designed approach that respects the...
Initiative: glasses made from shellsTwo young entrepreneurs have decided to recycle seafood shells, which are rarely reused, to build eco-friendly glasses. https://youtu.be/LnJYIgUUQkI
Sunglasses, draining shell paving stones. The Town of Trouville-sur-Mer is working to recycle its shellfish waste. A feasibility study is underway.
Our shell glasses will be presented at the BIO'Sourcés exhibition at the International Agricultural Show 2019: the leading agricultural event.Organised at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 23 February to 03 March 2019, the International Agricultural Show is...
Oyonnax Glasses Friendly Frenchy recovers scallop waste from Breton and Norman industrialists, has it cleaned in a workshop in Morbihan, then sends it to small company in Oyonnax (Ain), one of the strongholds of the tricolour eyewear industry. The lens with a UV...
In 2018, we are pleased to announce Friendly Frenchy's partnership with La Nautic Paddle! The Nautic Paddle is the largest paddle race in the world. This year, it will take place on Sunday, December 9, 2018!
40 years of the famous single-handed transatlantic race.With its 125 participating skippers, the start of the 40th anniversary of the Route du Rhum scheduled for Sunday 4th November from the Bay of Saint-Malo at 2pm promises to be spectacular!On the...
For the second year in a row, Friendly Frenchy is looking forward to seeing you at MIF expo 2018, the Made in France Fair, which will take place at the Porte de Versailles in Paris on Saturday 10, Sunday 11 and Monday 12 November! You will be able to discover and...
What if we adopted responsible fish consumption to preserve our oceans? Discover the MSC sustainable fishing label and take part in the competition to try and win a pair of Friendly Frenchy® Shellfish Sunglasses!
TROUVILLE SUR MER is committed alongside Friendly Frenchy in its shellfish recycling project. A seaside resort on the Côte Fleurie, Trouville is above all renowned for being the leading fishing port on the Baie de Seine with a fleet of 28 trawlers, its organic...
It is by mixing oyster, mussel or scallop shells with vegetable oil that the hexagonal brand Friendly Frenchy makes frames without any plastic...
Friendly Frenchy: seashell glassesIt is in the Plastics Vallée jurassienne that the creations, available in 18 colours, are made.You can't see it at first glance, but the frames for these glasses are made from an innovative, 100% natural material, derived...
Friendly Frenchy is a French brand committed to the protection of the environment, coasts and oceans with its Friendly ACT programme. Since our creation, this commitment has naturally brought us closer to the Surfrider Foundation Europe, an international NGO...
After 2 years of research and development, the creation and development of our material, the selection of our partners, the manufacture of our prototypes and 35 days of participative financing at Ulule... We have finally launched the production of our first...
Created 10 years ago on the occasion of the Earth Summit and the United Nations in Rio de Janeiro, Friendly Frenchy supports World Oceans Day and joins in the actions undertaken to ensure its protection and raise public awareness.
Mum less than 100 euros A plaid : Available in as many colours as there are uses (picnic decoration, beach...) these large Friendly Frenchy honeycomb plaids combine comfort, quality and aesthetics...
Frames in shell, oil-free, environmentally friendly? Yes, it exists and it's brand new...
The made in France Friendly Frenchy brand, launched in June 2017 by Sandrine Guyot and Laurent Pezé, will this summer complete its beachwear offer with a range of sunglasses whose frames have been made in France from vegetable oil and shellfish...
Creating an ecological product that usefully recycles various shells is the successful gamble - of the young French brand Friendly Frenchy.They're still joking about it. "We wanted glasses that looked like us, inspired by the seaside, and that's when we came up...
Are you familiar with Friendly Frenchy, the brand that respects the environment and French know-how? It is launching a new range of shell sunglasses!
After the seaweed glasses made by Naoned, the sea offers a new material to eyewear: seashells. It is in any case the project of the brand Friendly Frenchy which wishes to launch its sunglasses collection in June .
Spring is just around the corner.
The largest Indoor Port in France From Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 December 2017, Paris will host the Nautic - the Paris International Boat Show which brings together every year all the sectors of the nautical industry.The opportunity to discover after the Made in...
Meet us on 10, 11 and 12 November 2017 at the Made in France Fair on stand C7 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre - Pavilion 7.1.You will have the opportunity to discover our universe and touch our products, all made in France.A month and a half...
From 3 to 10 September 2017, the French Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation organised the 35th World Open Water Ski Championships, 22 years after the last edition in France.
Friendly Frenchy in the summer look of COMME UN CAMION
Friendly Frenchy presents JBEN - Beach Artist author of our Beach Art Session #1
Discover in pictures our Beach Art session in Charente Maritime in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer with the artist Jben.This session lasts nearly 4 hours under the sun and represents our logo an origami boat, a universal symbol of discovery and escape.The size is more...
How to use the Palette / Handplane?The Palette is used to practice bodysurfing. It allows you to have fun in the waves by practicing bodysurfing with a simple paddle attached to the hand.Bodysurfing is the purest discipline in the world of surfing as it...
An invitation to cast off! We had the chance to attend the first edition of the Offshore Festival on Tuesday 20th June 2017 at the Grand Rex in Paris. The Offshore Festival aims to bring the sea into town through documentaries about kitesurfing, surfing, sailing and...
Uhainapo produces eco-designed objects in noble wood in the worlds of wellness, sport and snow sports. Each object with a unique design combines natural materials with a remarkable know-how. The designer, Romain Chapron, has made eco-design his signature. Friendly...
Following our various collaborations with The Feebles, we asked them a few questions to allow you to find out more about this outstanding creative duo. Anaël and Gaëtan come from the Nantes region. They have been working together for more than 10 years and set up...
The objectives of World Ocean Day are to recall their importance in our daily lives. As the lungs of our planet, they provide most of the oxygen we breathe! We invite you to take action on a daily basis to avoid generating sources of plastic pollution.
At Friendly Frenchy, we attach great importance to the composition, quality, feel and flexibility of our products while limiting our impact on the environment.Become part of this adventure by adopting an ECO-FRIENDLY wash!Little tips by Friendly Frenchy...
The "other" history of French surfing... Our Basque uncle, a native of the country living in Bidart, gave us the immense pleasure of inviting us to the preview of the sulphurous documentary "Biarritz Surfgang". Directed by Pierre Denoyel and Nathan Curren, this...
THE OCEAN IS THE SECOND LUNG OF THE EARTH! Beyond producing in France to support local employment and know-how, reduce our carbon impact and promote product traceability, Friendly Frenchy is committed to the protection of the coastline and the oceans. Naturally,...
Friendly Frenchy invites you to take your time, recharge your batteries and live the moment to the full. What could be more enjoyable than to appreciate the nature that surrounds us and to stop looking for something better elsewhere! On the programme: a walk with...
Friendly Frenchy is proud to present The Feebles In 2013, after 10 years of creative collaborations and joint projects, Gaëtan Guerlais and Anaël Moreau founded the studio the Feebles and specialised in graphic design and illustration.
Friendly Frenchy is proud to present UhainaPo A committed brand established in the Basque Country on the outskirts of Biarritz. Eager to offer you original beach games, Friendly Frenchy has joined forces with UhainaPo.
Find the interview of Sandrine Guyot, co-founder of Friendly Frenchy for Dynamik FM
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