David Bowie and Emmanuelle Khanh
Long time ago…
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
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.
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.
Special Edition Legendary Tigerman X André Opticas
The Femina collection is the first of its kind. Eyewear intentionally crafted for the taste of a showman, with a numbering from 1/10 to 10/10, featuring fronts made from vinyl records and temples with vintage film strips personally selected by Paulo Furtado, aka Legendary Tiger Man.
The one-man band now has a collection of eyewear for fans who follow his journey. With only 20 pieces in the world, the glasses come in cases made from the artist’s own Tiger single, signed by him. Check out the photos from the Coliseums, starting with the old ones and ending with the new ones.
Enjoy because it’s unique.
CAZAL VINTAGE 955 Exclusive at André Ópticas
The Legend is back!!! Cazal 955 dos 80’s. MC Hammer, Run DMC, Notorious BIG lançaram os Cazal nos EUA onde hoje são peças de culto. Resultado dos nossos “diggings” temos uma série super-limitada nas cores: RED, YELLOW, BLACK, WHITE, BROWN GOLD.
Tornados célebres no filme Snatch, estas belezas são das peças mais procuradas por coleccionadores e entusiastas dos óculos de Sol