When the most famous eyewear collector in the world chooses your frames for the cover of Time Magazine, you have officially arrived. That is exactly what happened to Sabine Be — the French eyewear house founded by Sabine Bégault-Vagner — when Sir Elton John selected her designs for one of the most iconic magazine covers in recent memory.
At The Last Optical, we carry Sabine Be because it represents something rare in luxury eyewear: genuine artistic vision combined with impeccable French craftsmanship. Here is the story of how a small Parisian brand caught the attention of the world's greatest eyewear connoisseur.
Elton John
Sir Elton John has owned thousands of pairs of glasses over his career — he is, without exaggeration, the most prolific eyewear collector in human history. So when he chose Sabine Be frames for the cover of Time Magazine, the eyewear world took notice. Sabine Bégault-Vagner herself has spoken publicly about the moment, describing it as a dream realized: "If someone had told me 10 years ago when I launched my brand that Sir Elton John, one of my favorite artists, would wear my frames..."
Elton's choice of Sabine Be makes perfect sense when you understand both the man and the brand. He has always gravitated toward eyewear that is bold, colorful, and unmistakably handcrafted — glasses that are as much a performance as his music. Sabine Be delivers exactly that: frames made entirely by hand in France, featuring vivid color combinations and sculptural shapes that demand attention.
The Sabine Be Difference
What sets Sabine Be apart — and what likely attracted Elton John — is the brand's commitment to handmade production. Every frame is crafted in France using premium acetate, with color combinations that are mixed and matched by hand. No two frames are exactly alike. The brand's signature "Be" collection features names like Be Swag, Be Happy, Be Crazy, and Be Glam — each reflecting a different mood and aesthetic.
The frames are bold without being costume-like, colorful without being juvenile, and artistic without sacrificing wearability. It is a difficult balance that very few brands achieve, and it explains why someone with Elton John's discerning eye — someone who has literally seen every frame ever made — chose Sabine Be.
Why Choose Sabine Be
If you are the kind of person who sees eyewear as self-expression rather than self-correction — if you want frames that make you smile every time you put them on — Sabine Be is your brand. These are not glasses for people who want to blend in. They are glasses for people who want to feel something.
Shop Sabine Be at The Last Optical
We carry a curated selection of Sabine Be frames at our Montgomery, NY boutique. Each pair is a small work of French art — handmade, hand-colored, and utterly unique. Come see why Sir Elton John chose this brand over every other option in the world.
Shop Sabine Be online or book a visit to try them on. You only get two eyes — let's make them last.