After watching the movie Casino for the thousandth time and admiring Ginger McKenna’s (Sharon Stone) style, dressed entirely in Courrèges, we increasingly realize just how significant André Courrèges’ designs were in the fashion world! The mood of the 60s was Courrèges… In 1964, he launched one of the greatest icons of all time! We love his Eskimo Sunglasses, and if you do too, you can find them exclusively in our stores!
“I DONT DO DRUGS
I AM DRUGS”
Salvador Dali
Jacques Marie Mage debuts a collection of inspired eyewear. Maker of small masterpieces; of
collectible objects steeped in deep histories; of coveted products brimming with idiosyncrasy and
elegance, Jacques Marie Mage strives to break from the banality of retroactive fads and imitative
fashions, choosing instead a dynamic design praxis that draws inspiration from across oceans
and ages, and combines craft motifs with quality materials, advanced production methods, and
ethical business practices.
A testament to ocular originality, the spectacles embrace an array of rich materials, bold
geometric shapes and an exuberance of attitude. Individually, each pair has a story to tell, reconfiguring
the aesthetic influences of bygone eras—from Brutalist architecture to Napoleonic
regalia—in wholly contemporary terms. The resulting eyewear collection consists of precisely
crafted objects of impressive physicality, refined statement pieces that are powerful, playful, and
meaningfully anachronistic.
To this end, J.M.M.’s debut collection of inspired eyewear is a testament to ocular originality. As a
group, the spectacles embrace an array of rich materials, bold geometric shapes, and an
exuberance of attitude. Individually, each pair has a story to tell, re-configuring the aesthetic
influences of bygone eras—from Brutalist architecture to Napoleonic regalia—in wholly
contemporary terms. The resulting eyewear collection consists of precisely crafted objects of
impressive physicality, refined statement pieces that are powerful, playful, and meaningfully
anachronistic.
“Our work is about history, authenticity, and craft,” comments founder and designer Jerome
Jacques Marie Mage. “It’s also about honesty. We’re not trying to take classic shapes and just
color them or twist them in some clever way. Our obsession with quality demands that we utilize
only the most premium materials, develop only the most innovative hardware, and utilize only the
most respectable eyewear manufacturers in the world.”
Founded in 1967 by Mitsuhiro Matsuda in Tokyo, the Matsuda brand quickly became one of the most famous Japanese fashion houses. The creations are known for looking to the past for inspiration while remaining contemporary and often ahead of their time. In one word: Timeless.
All of their eyewear is meticulously handcrafted in Japan’s artisan workshops, and each Matsuda creation represents over 45 years of design history and heritage. Only the finest materials are used in every piece, including cellulose acetate, titanium, sterling silver, solid 18K gold, and 22.5K gold plating.
In the 90s, we had the pleasure of experiencing these pieces, and today, we are proud to bring back this unique and distinctive concept.
The Re-Make of an Icon.
The Grand Master 2, the second and most successful model in the Grandmaster series by DITA Eyewear, has become the latest piece to be customised by the André Opticas StyleLab.
The GM2 is already a classic in the DITA portfolio and a must-have for any high-end eyewear enthusiast. Celebrities such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Usher, Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Lion, Fabolous, Sean Paul, and many others have showcased their GM2s on numerous occasions.
Handcrafted in Japan using traditional methods, with cotton acetate and titanium metals, DITA collaborated with André Opticas, the “dream store,” to create a limited edition of just 17 pieces worldwide. This exclusive GM2 features a matte tortoiseshell finish, specially developed for the collaboration, and titanium hinges plated with 24K gold—an edition for true connoisseurs who seek not fashion, but timeless style in an ultra-exclusive version.
Available exclusively at André Opticas stores.
On November 13th, André Ópticas on Avenida da Liberdade hosted celebrities from the world of television, lifestyle, fashion, and blogging to get an exclusive first look at the new capsule collection from the Italian brand Roberto Cavalli.
The new ICONIC SNAKE COLLECTION is a true tribute to the DNA of the ROBERTO CAVALLI brand: Sensuality and glamour define this new collection, paying homage to the true spirit of the Cavalli imagination, expressed through the iconic serpent.
Sinuously applied to the proposed frames, the Roberto Cavalli emblem characterizes the pieces in this capsule collection, defining their exclusive and refined nature, also determined by the use of pavé sparkling crystals.
The profiles of these frames are animated by sinuous metallic snakes, which wrap around the temples, their silhouettes covered in Swarovski crystals.
All the must-haves in this collection feature the serpent winding along the entire temple.
In addition to enjoying a cocktail to the sounds of DJ Rui Santoro, guests were also able to take photos in a custom photobooth and share the moment on social media.
@marcolin_eyewear @andreopticas #robertocavalli_snakecollection
Dolce&Gabbana proudly honours once more the traditions of Italian craftsmanship, and for the first time applying the art of micro mosaic to its eyewear.
The micro mosaic, created exclusively for the Dolce&Gabbana eyewear collection, involves masterly expertise in the spinning of Murano glass, resulting in micro tiles that are then delicately and accurately laid by hand by skilled craftsmen, a technique that constitutes the very foundation of their mosaic craft.
The result is a true inimitable “artwork” expressing the most refined in premium luxury, and it acts as a tribute to the floral themes that are so beloved by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, themes that are deeply embedded in the DNA of the brand. by one by hands making this sunglass a real masterpiece, unique and highly exclusive because there were only made 70 pieces worldwide.
In Portugal this special edition is available in exclusive at AndréOpticas.
Our friend Nelson Freitas, the artist behind the hit Bo Tem Mel, visited our flagship store today to pick up a few more pairs of glasses.
He ended up choosing a pair of custom Cazal 627s, crafted by the André Opticas Style Lab – Style and character in abundance!
Always a pleasure to Shadelize this man!
The Re-Make of an Icon.
The Grand Master 2, the second and most successful model in the Grand Master series by DITA Eyewear, has now become the latest “customisation target” for the André Opticas Style Lab.
The GM2 is already a classic in DITA’s portfolio and a must-have for any high-end eyewear enthusiast. Celebrities like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Usher, Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Lion, Fabolous, Sean Paul, among many others, have been spotted on various occasions wearing their GM2s.
Handcrafted in Japan using manual processes, cotton acetate, and titanium metals, DITA, in collaboration with André Opticas—the “dream store”—has produced a limited edition of just 17 pieces worldwide.
This exclusive edition features a matte tortoise acetate specially developed for this collaboration, complemented by titanium hinges plated in 24K gold—a collection for true connoisseurs who seek not fashion, but timeless style in an ultra-exclusive version.
Available exclusively at André Opticas stores.
With the help of experienced hunters, L.G.R. developed a specific model for hunting, which provides protection against high-impact forces around the eyes without compromising the hunter’s field of vision.
The frame, with “Dantesque” proportions, is made from Mazzucchelli acetate and, when worn, completely surrounds the eye area, resembling a ski mask. The yellow, photochromic polycarbonate lenses finish off the beauty of La Polverosa, allowing for enhanced vision of details, with lens color intensity adjusting according to the amount of light, either from the day or the surroundings.
La Polverosa is a valley in the Maremma region, at the heart of Tuscany, that remains untouched in a self-sustaining system relying only on its natural resources. In this place, the art of hunting is still practiced with the spirit of another era. The traditional values of a true hunter remain anchored in the past, as if La Polverosa were immune to the passage of time.
