Created in 1966 by A. Goldsmith at the request of Vidal Sassoon for a specific haircut that the hairdressing company was set to showcase that year. I still haven’t managed to find a decent image of that combination… but I promise to share it once I do.
At André Opticas, we sell glasses for people from another world, so what better way to celebrate 30 years of existence than with a dress that’s out of this world?
André Opticas presented the challenge, and João Rolo brought the project to life: an extravagant dress made with 8.5 metres of moiré fabric, featuring over 300 glasses and around 250 temples in shades of brown, red, and burgundy. A one-of-a-kind haute couture piece, now on display at André Opticas on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon.
Here, visitors can admire this masterpiece signed by João Rolo and also discover exclusive, luxurious eyewear brands. From authentic vintage relics—many crafted over 50 years ago—to international, commercial, and alternative labels, André Opticas offers a unique experience in high-end eyewear.
Founded in 1981, André Opticas is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. An age that reflects the company’s maturity but, at the same time, seems like a short history for the many chapters already lived.
The brand’s DNA is clearly defined, as demonstrated by its journey. From pioneering initiatives such as limited edition collaborations with various artists, to being the first optical store in the country—and one of the few in Europe—with bespoke services for the most demanding clients, offering fully customized eyewear, to representing luxury brands that are often only available in around 20 stores worldwide.
With the opening of its flagship store on Avenida da Liberdade, André Opticas is a tribute to the world of high-end eyewear. With a collection of vintage pieces dating back to the 1920s, you can find a wide variety of items in its archives. To mark the occasion, on the day of the 30th anniversary, we will launch the first haute-couture dress made of glasses, in collaboration with the fashion designer João Rôlo.
For the celebration of the first anniversary at Av. Liberdade nº136, we did more than just ‘toast’ the moment.
With the intention of marking the occasion with our continuous offer of ‘glasses for people from another world,’ we once again prepared a very special edition.
Made from Buffalo Horn.
A family of artisans with years of experience, in a small workshop in the Swiss Alps, handcrafts each piece. In an authentic made-to-order process, the piece is custom-made to your measurements and engraved with your name on the temple…
A unique piece, with the classy style of the 60s,
but with a personal touch from an edition created on Av. Liberdade.
Great ideas come from these precious heads!
It is always a pleasure to see the new pieces with the designer in loco, showcasing the collection.
1 Year Already!!! Thank you to everyone who has been with us,
and count on us to keep Lisbon in step with the best collections…
We promise to continue bringing the finest eyewear from all four corners of the world.
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.
