Macron’s shades, which cost 659 euros, or $770, weren’t worn primarily as a fashion statement, but to prevent something more unsightly, according to the explanation from his press office. Macron’s office told Reuters he wore the sunglasses because of a burst blood vessel in his eye, and he was indeed spotted last week with one bloodshot eye.

The French leader delivered his speech in what appeared to be polarized shades just hours after his private messages were leaked.

Trump defends sharing private text messages from Macron and NATO's Rutte on Truth Social, saying the exchanges "made my point" about diplomatic relations.

Trump posted fawning messages from Macron and Rutte praising the US president for unspecified actions in Syria.

PARIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses drove the shares of their maker, iVision Tech, almost 28% higher on Thursday after the French president's look during his speech at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos went viral online.

At the presentation of the the Légion d'Honneur Friday at the Élysée Palace, the French president praised Pharrell's creativity, discipline—and cool sunglasses. Vanity Fair France has exclusive details.

Commentators speculated whether the sunglasses were a statement, but the truth (a burst blood vessel) was less glamorous

An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.

Shares of Vision Tech, the Italian company that owns Henry Jullien, surged by nearly 30% in the days following Macron’s appearance at Davos. On January 22, Vision Tech’s stock climbed nearly 22%.