The Balloon Collection by Theo Eyewear is a vibrant celebration of color, shape, and imagination. Inspired by the whimsical ascent of hot air balloons, this line features five distinct frame styles crafted from a blend of metal and acetate. Each design showcases bold color pairings and eye-catching acetate patterns, embodying Theo's signature flair for the unexpected.

 

Accompanying the collection is a poetic tribute that encapsulates its spirit:

“Up in the sky where clouds do play,
Balloons take flight at the break of day.
Hot air fills their coloured skin.
A burner’s breath may your journey begin.
Balloons continue to rise & make you feel free.”

 

This verse reflects the collection's ethos—encouraging wearers to embrace freedom and individuality. Available worldwide, the Balloon Collection invites you to elevate your eyewear game with designs that are as daring and dynamic as you are.

It started with a desire we just couldn't deny any longer. It was 1987 and we were hungry. Hungry for ‘a different pair of glasses’. And we were fired up to get to work. Together with Patrick Hoet (designer and anagram-namesake of theo) we decided to create original eyewear for own shops in Antwerp and Bruges.

 

The first theo models we launched made a bit of a splash and enthusiasm is contagious! Colleagues were soon asking us whether they, too, could sell theo in their shops. Little by little and country by country, theo gradually won over more and more hearts. This had an impact on us, of course. It encouraged us to continue on our chosen path.

 

We were increasingly determined to design glasses that always incorporate a touch of humour, individuality and a certain ‘edge’. And we’ve stayed true to this vision. After all, our goal has never changed: together with the theo optician, to make glasses-wearers happy and to offer them an unforgettable experience.

 

Now, a good 25 years later, we’re tremendously proud to be able to collaborate worldwide with a select group of individual opticians who have embraced theo and who, in turn, bring our love for design, originality and quality to their customers.

 

But our story doesn't end here. In the meantime, theo has grown into a platform where designers of all kinds (glasses, fashion, furniture, etc.) can work in synergy with a small army of enthusiastic employees at our warehouse in Antwerp. The drive to keep on inspiring and surprising is simply in our DNA. That, and our love for our fans.

 

theo loves you