Design

01 of 09Signs are placed on sturdy metal frames that can withstand strong winds Every neon letter is crafted by hand

02 of 09Every neon letter is crafted by hand

03 of 09Olivier Walker runs a sign-painting business

04 of 09Prototype signs for Rolex at Néon-Lumière

05 of 09Signs are made using traditional techniques at Néon-Lumière

06 of 09Owner Tony Santangelo

07 of 09Each letter is handmade

08 of 09Decommissioned signs

09 of 09Real neons are striking and artful but increasingly rare