French President Emmanuel Macron made a striking return to the public eye wearing his signature aviator-style sunglasses during a meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman at the Élysée Palace. The Sultan is on a two-day official visit to France.
A Style That Ignited the Internet
The iconic eyewear—often dubbed the ‘Top Gun’ look after Tom Cruise’s legendary character—has become closely associated with Macron over recent years. His appearance in them at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, previously drew widespread attention and even boosted sales for the brand.
Social media quickly lit up following the Élysée Palace meeting. Users revived the playful nickname ‘Top Gun Macron’, referencing both his confident demeanor and the unmistakable Hollywood flair of the aviators.
Mixed Reactions and Speculation
Some observers attributed the choice to France’s current intense heatwave, joking that even the president needed protection from the scorching sun. Others speculated about possible eye-related issues—though no official explanation was given. A wave of lighthearted (and unsubstantiated) online commentary even suggested First Lady Brigitte Macron might have ‘blackened his eye’—a tongue-in-cheek nod to marital banter rather than any real incident.