At the closing ceremony of the Olympics, pianist Sofiane Pamart took the stage wearing Parasite frames

Snoop Dogg has rocked Parasite frames in three of his music videos

Parasite operates its own independent design studio, C18. Follow their work on Instagram: @C18

Parasite designs and manufactures its own 3D printing technology in Oyonnax, at the heart of the Jura region

Hugo Martin’s favorite country is Japan, a strong source of inspiration for his designs. He cites animation masterpiece Akira (1988), directed by Katsuhiro Otomon as a key influence on Parasite aesthetics

Parasite holds a patent for the dual temple system, which could also be utilized in zero-gravity conditions

Parasite’s comic-inspired campaign owes its style to Olivier Laude, the illustrator who was Parasite Design’s first intern back in 2003

Eyewear is in Hugo Martin’s DNA. Besides his background in design, his parents and siblings are all opticians

Parasite’s metal frames have been precision-cut for 22 years at Fotomeccanica, located at the heart of Italy's eyewear district