2000s Helium Frames | Archive 0369

The HE 4004E is a sharply proportioned 2000s optical frame, distinguished by its slim black construction, narrow rectangular lenses, and sculpted end pieces. Produced in France, this example remains in excellent vintage condition and is presented without lenses, ready for custom glazing.

Frame Model: HE 4004E (Black)
Decade: 2000s
Country of Origin: France
Lenses: Empty, ready for custom
Condition: Excellent vintage
Measurements: 48-18-135

Historical Context
HELIUM Eyewear is a fashion-focused label associated with Match Eyewear, the New York-based eyewear company founded in 2001. The brand has been producing eyewear for nearly two decades, with surviving HELIUM PARIS frames demonstrating Italian manufacturing and a design language influenced by French fashion. HELIUM’s aesthetic combines Italian craftsmanship with soft, fluid shapes, refined colours, and subtle decorative details, while its collections span both contemporary and more expressive silhouettes.