Audrey Hepburn@Breakfast at Tiffany’s

 

 

 
Designed in 1952 by Raymond Stegeman, the Wayfarers would go on to become an icon…
Highly appreciated at the time, they already had a respectable fanbase when, in 1961, the diva Audrey Hepburn appeared
wearing a pair of black Wayfarers in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, along with many Oliver Goldsmith glasses, which were always Audrey’s great preference…

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Herrlicht exclusive at André Opticas Lisboa

 

Since Andreas Licht began developing his eyewear collection a few years ago, Herrlicht has become

synonymous with wooden glasses. The combination of design and the craftsmanship employed in this collection is,

for us, the ultimate wooden eyewear collection.

With great respect for the natural texture and grain of each type of wood, the finished pieces are stunning,

both in appearance and comfort. Unfortunately, due to the time-consuming production process, we have received only around 50 pieces in the last five years.

You can’t have everything.

André Leal and Mr. Larry Leigh – Mr. Oliver Peoples!!!

As always, it’s a pleasure to see him again and exchange a few ideas! After all, it’s not every day that we talk
about our passions with one of the most influential eyewear designers of all time…
He is also a wave enthusiast and a fan of dolce fare niente…
A success story like few others, of a man who has always followed a very individual path, never yielding
to the pressures of trends and fads.
Our type of mind…

Oliver Peoples Vintage Exclusive at André Opticas

 

 

 

 

 

For the past two years, we had been hearing rumours about a possible re-edition of some Oliver Peoples icons.

That Mr. Larry Leigh had many people requesting it, and that he was searching through his entire archive for some true classics. From the start, we were eagerly anticipating what was to come, as throughout the many years we’ve worked with Oliver Peoples—before they even established themselves as a brand in Europe—they have always set the standard for high-end eyewear.

Unfortunately, some recent changes in the optical market have “cornered” Oliver Peoples into a new paradigm.
On one hand, the acquisition by Luxottica, a giant in the eyewear world, led to the mass expansion of retail points and production. On the other hand, the shift from manufacturing in Japan to a new factory in Italy has resulted in the production of many more frames than at the previous facilities. These differences in numbers are, in our opinion, partly due to a loss of quality in some pieces, rather than improved manufacturing methods.
 

Thankfully, we still have a vast collection, all produced in Japan… But not all news is bad!

We’re pleased to inform you about the re-edition of three models from the early collections of Mr. Larry Leigh. It seems he found a few frames with original hardened glass sun lenses…

The first model released by Oliver Peoples, the OP-505 from the 1986 collection, the OP-1955, and the unmistakable O’Malley, inspired by Peter O’Malley, President of the Dodgers.

Produced in the original factory, this limited edition is crafted with the first-class materials we love so much. In addition to the premium materials, the lenses feature the original colours from that era.

We have two complete sets available in Lisbon—but don’t sleep on it… These collector’s pieces quickly sell out at the few points of sale where they are available.