'Zou Bisou'— Blonde Tort
Our pièce de résistance, our signature style. Her namesake an homage to our favorite French muse —if you know, you know— the Zou Bisou are a 60s mod dream. A love letter to French romanticism of a bygone era, adapted to a modern world.
Details:
Width 138mm / 5.4” • Height 40mm / 1.6” • Bridge 20mm / 0.8”
Lens Category 3 • UV400 • 100% UV Protection
Care Guide
1. Avoid excessive heat. Never leave in a hot car & avoid direct sunlight when storing.
2. Clean with water or a gentle lens solution & microfibre cloth.
3. Store safely in VC pouch to avoid scratches.
4. To keep the shape, close right temple under left temple. Avoid wearing on your head.
5. Don’t get salty - rinse well if you just can’t help yourself.
Sustainability
We’ve made a commitment to keeping things sustainable.
Our sunglasses are hand-crafted using high quality cellulose acetate, a renewable and biodegradable material made of wood produced in sustainably managed forests and cotton fibers. Taking things a step further, all of our ‘Black’ and ‘Eco Tort’ frames, along with selected others, are created with bio-acetate, which uses vegetable-based plasticizers to be even more sustainable. We have recently also introduced Acetate Renew, an acetate made using recycled materials in a revolutionary recycling method, for a reduced carbon footprint without compromising on quality.
We use CR-39 lenses in all of our frames. These are created to be highly shatter proof and scratch resistant in order to withstand the test of time.
The production of eyewear is naturally low in water and energy usage.
Our packaging is composed of a biodegradable, vegan leather pouch, a cleaning cloth and a recyclable card box. We ship our sunglasses in a card box using landfill-biodegradable packing tape and paper labels, or cornstarch based envelopes.
Our designs may be inspired by the past, but our focus is firmly on creating a beautiful and lasting future— one so bright, you’re going to need a good pair of sunnies.
Social Responsibility
We believe fully and fiercely in positive change, diversity & equal opportunity for all.
Animal Welfare—
We have never — and will never — use animal products in any form. We are 100% vegan and cruelty free and are committed to remaining so.
Modern Slavery Statement—
Every living being has the right to a life free from slavery in any form. We stand against any form of recruitment that involves coercion, violence or threat of violence, forced or bonded labour, child labour and any form of labour without fair and agreed upon compensation and conditions, or any form of labour or working condition which undermines the freedom and rights of any human being.
It is a requirement that any supplier of Velvet Canyon does not participate in slavery in any form, whether or not these employees are directly linked with our business or not.
Diversity & Inclusion—
Discrimination of any kind has no place in our world. We stand behind all people regardless of culture, skin tone, gender, sexual preferences, age, class or religion. We are committed to furthering representation within our campaigns, and our workplace as our team grows.
Our Team & Offices—
In our offices in Byron Bay & Paris, we promote flexibility with working hours and personal days, to support the happiness, productivity and mental health of our team. Our offices are dog-friendly spaces.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Costs
We offer free shipping worldwide on orders over $250 AUD, except to countries not covered by Auspost. Orders are shipped from our warehouse in Byron Bay, Australia.
Duties & Taxes
Duties & taxes are not included, the customer will be responsible for all VAT & Import Duties where applicable.
* A note for our US customers— Please note that our products are handmade in China and may be subject to tariffs when entering the USA. Please read more here.
How long will my order take to arrive?
We aim to ship your order within 1 business day. We send all orders from our warehouse in Byron Bay, Australia.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns
Full price items are eligible for a full refund, minus any additional shipping expenses if you opt for a paid shipping option. Please note that sale items are only eligible for a store credit.
You have 14 days from receiving your package to drop it at the post office or with a courier.
Return expenses are the responsibility of the customer and must be returned to our warehouse in Australia.
Items must be unworn and in their original condition and packaging.
For details on how to return, more detailed information and our address, please see our dedicated returns page here.