From Vanity Fair · Elise Taylor · · 1m 20s
Jérôme Mage's Los Angeles Hideaway
Jérôme Mage's mythic LA home and sunglasses brand collide in a light-focused lifestyle.
In brief
Jérôme Mage's mythic LA home and sunglasses brand collide in a light-focused lifestyle. Jérôme Mage, founder of Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, owns a 1948 Lautner-designed home in Elysian Heights for its natural light. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Jérôme Mage's Mythic Home
Jérôme Mage owns a 1948 Lautner-designed home in Elysian Heights for natural light.
“It’s a gift of God, that little place”
Lautner House History
The Salkin House was built for violist Jules Salkin by architect John Lautner in 1948.
Luxury Status Symbol
Lautner homes cost tens of millions; Nicolas Ghesquière bought his for $11 million.
Fire and Relocation
Mage moved from a Venice Beach warehouse to Hotel Bel-Air after a fire destroyed his studio.
Conservation Easement
The house has a conservation easement managed by the Los Angeles Conservancy.
Light-Focused Lifestyle
Mage drinks espresso daily and prefers raw vegetables, fruits, and cheeses for his diet.
Sunglasses Brand
Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses are worn by Rihanna, Harry Styles, and Timothée Chalamet.
Jewelry Launch
Mage will soon launch a fine jewelry collection featuring solid gold pieces.
Personal Collection
Bauwens collects Snoopy figurines; Mage owns Western and Native American art.
Light Philosophy
Mage believes natural light defines a lasting myth, not old stone or traditional design.
At a glance
Jérôme Mage, founder of Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, owns a 1948 Lautner-designed home in Elysian Heights for its natural light.
