Why Macron rocked mirrored aviators during World Economic Forum address

French President Emmanuel Macron turned heads Tuesday by delivering his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, while wearing mirrored aviator sunglasses. 

While the accessory draws comparisons to former President Joe Biden’s signature look, Macron explained the choice was a practical necessity rather than a stylistic one.

The French leader said he is battling a “completely harmless” but “unsightly” eye condition, reportedly a burst blood vessel, that has left his eye red, puffy, and sensitive to bright stage lights. 

Macron joked during a New Year’s military address earlier this week that the look was an “unintentional reference to [1982 Survivor song] ‘Eye of the Tiger’” and a sign of his “determination” for the year ahead. 

Despite the “cool” exterior, the substance of Macron’s speech