The Money 2 is an acetate aviator sunglass by Selima Optique, the New York and Paris optician. It's the frame Ryan Gosling wears in Drive (2011), and that film is why people still search for it 15 years later. The product page itself just asks: "Have you seen the movie Drive?"
It's handmade in France, comes in 12 colours, and costs 530.95 EUR on the Selima site as of October 2026.
530.95 EUR
Specs
| Style | Aviator in acetate, double bridge (brow bar) |
| Lens width | 54 mm |
| Bridge | 17 mm |
| Temple | 140 mm |
| Lens height | 48 mm |
| Made in | France, by hand |
| Price | 530.95 EUR (shown in EUR to a visitor in Germany) |
54-17-140 is a medium-to-large aviator size. The 48 mm lens height is deep, which gives the frame its 1970s presence on the face.
The 12 colours
| Solid and crystal | Tortoise and two-tone |
|---|---|
| Black | Auburn Tortoise (the Drive colour) |
| Blue Crystal | Tokyo Tortoise |
| Light Pink | Emerald / Tortoise |
| Olive | Chocolate / Honey |
| Green / Gray | Navy / Tangerine |
| White & Black | Pink Marble |
All 12 are the same price.
Background
Selima Salaun is a Tunisian-born, French-trained opticienne-lunetière: optician and optometrist, trained in Paris. She opened her first store in SoHo in September 1993. She now runs 4 stores in New York and 2 in Paris, designs her own frames, and keeps one of the larger vintage eyewear archives.
Selima frames turn up on film often. Her journal post from 7th September 2011 says Gosling wears "yet another pair of Selima Optique frames" in Drive. The Money 2 is the one that stuck. When the film came out, SunglassesID listed it at $385 and identified the film colour as Auburn Tortoise. Today's 530.95 EUR is about $590, so roughly 50% more.
A French press feature on the product page names "Chad et Money" among the Selima frames worn by celebrities.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Handmade French acetate from an independent optician, not a licensed fashion brand.
- An aviator shape in acetate, which reads warmer and more substantial than a metal aviator.
- 12 colours, from the film's tortoise to pink marble.
- A real film provenance, if that matters to you.
Cons
- About 530 EUR for a sun frame. The page sells it with sun lenses; ask Selima about prescription lenses.
- The deep 48 mm lens and brow bar make a statement. It's not a quiet frame.
- Selima's stores are only in New York and Paris, so trying it on means a trip or a return.
- The shop doesn't publish the frame's total width or weight. Check a frame you own against 54-17-140 first.
Who it's for
- Faces that suit a medium-to-large aviator. A 54 mm lens with a 17 mm bridge sits wide on a narrow face.
- People who like 1970s shapes: the brow bar and the teardrop lens are pure 70s.
- Pairs well with a pilot or field watch on the wrist, for the same aviation look.
Auburn Tortoise is the classic choice, and the one from the film. Black is the most versatile.
Buying
- Online: the Money 2 product page. The shop shows prices in EUR to European visitors.
- In person: the Selima stores in Paris are the closest for Europe.
- Second-hand: older pairs turn up on forums and resale sites. Check the hinges and the lens condition before you buy.
Verdict
The Money 2 is a well-made French acetate aviator with a film story attached. At 530 EUR you pay for the handwork, the independent maker and the Drive provenance. For an acetate aviator in a strong 70s shape, it's one of the few with a real story. Try the size before you order: 54-17-140 with a deep lens is not for every face.
Further reading
The product page:
Selima's own post on the film:
About the founder: