AndréOpticas X MUDE Collaboration

We collaborated with MUDE to create the model for the museum. Since we were invited to showcase our treasure, we decided to ask the institution to present us with a design – OUT OF THE BOX – to create a special edition… only 1 of 1 was made, and the final result is SUPER!!!

Crafted using 100% handmade techniques, the model – Study for an Asymmetry – created by the museum’s super curator Anabela Becho, was made from Asian Buffalo Horn. An eco-friendly, lightweight, hypoallergenic material that displays unique colour nuances and patterns characteristic of each animal.

Head to Rua Augusta to experience this design piece in person, heart-made for the most discerning eyewear enthusiasts, at the exclusive AndréOpticas exhibition – Behind the Shadows.

Exhibition “Por Detrás das Sombras”

The exhibition “POR DETRÁS DAS SOMBRAS” (Behind the Shadows) evokes one of the accessories that has undergone the greatest transformation over time, presenting a selection from the André Opticas Collection (which includes over 3,000 vintage pieces), showcasing some of the most important items in the history of eyewear. In the vault room, a selection of around 400 pairs of glasses highlights the key brands, styles, designers, and changes in shapes and materials that have shaped the evolution of glasses from the 1950s to the present day. While it focuses on contemporary times, there are significant historical flashbacks, including examples from the 17th century.

The aim is to show the public the evolution of eyewear, its major transformations in shape, color, material, and applied technology, as well as how it has contributed to the definition of different styles and languages over time, being both actors and vehicles of various perspectives on material culture. André Opticas was founded in 1981 within an optical family in Oeiras.

In the same year, André Leal was born, and from an early age, he accompanied his parents on their travels, work, and shared passion for eyewear. By the age of 15, he already had experience in lens cutting, frame repairs, and it was around this time that his interest in collecting, especially bold eyewear models, began. Collecting has always influenced his life, his friendships, his travels, and his profession.

AndréOpticas at Wonder ROOM MODA LISBOA VISION 2014

This weekend marks the return of ModaLisboa to the calendar of major events in the capital. Once again, at Pátio da Galé, it is time to showcase and celebrate the best of national fashion—its creators and designers, its artists and entrepreneurs, and an entire world of innovation and originality that, boldly facing challenges, is establishing itself as a thriving industry both within and beyond our borders.

Responding to the public’s strong interest and perfectly aligning with the pop-up store concept, the WONDER ROOM returns for the third consecutive time as part of Moda Lisboa’s parallel programme – a showcase of a remarkable selection of the most creative, bold, and emerging national brands.

In its ongoing partnership with the Lisbon City Council, this edition of Lisbon Fashion Week, themed VISION, will see the WONDER ROOM hosted in the Archive Room of Paços do Concelho. It will be open to the public from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The following national brands will have their sales points at the WONDER ROOM:

SUL, specialists in handcrafted leather bags and accessories; ANDRÉ OPTICAS, creators and distributors of customisable eyewear; RICARDO ANDREZ, one of the most prominent names in national fashion; BEEVERY CREATIVE, experts in 3D printing innovation; RED-RUGS, designers and manufacturers of limited edition rugs; ANA ROMERO, New York-based lifestyle accessories designer; GREEN BOOTS, footwear manufacturers launching a boot model designed by visual artist Joana Vasconcelos; D’ORNELLAS, specialists in men’s footwear; DKODE, a footwear brand with men’s and women’s collections under the motto “Fail to Succeed”; EUREKA, a footwear brand with men’s and women’s collections for those seeking uniqueness and classicism; ANTIGA BARBEARIA DO BAIRRO, a brand inspired by the objects from the old barbershops of our cities’ traditional neighbourhoods; and the NAMORAR PORTUGAL lenços de namorados (handkerchiefs of love), featuring the ModaLisboa award-winning piece by Carolina Bragueira Barroso from the Lisbon School of Fashion.

But that’s not all.

The WONDER ROOM also welcomes the creations of a group of emerging designers, such as Catarina Oliveira, Cristina Real, Ina Koelln, Nair Xavier, Olga Noronha, and Patrick de Pádua—talented young designers who will also showcase their collections on the Sangue Novo platform at ModaLisboa VISION.

ModaLisboa invites the public of the capital to visit the WONDER ROOM, a vibrant space for the exhibition and sale of products, concepts, and objects—imagined and reimagined—created for a niche market that values and embraces difference.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Archive Room of Paços do Concelho, the WONDER ROOM awaits you.

Collaboration DITA X AndréOpticas Limited Edition Series of Grand Master 2

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.

 

 

 

AndréOpticas 30 years Birthday Party Video

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.

André Opticas Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a Dress Made of Glasses

 

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.

 
 

André Opticas, João Rôlo, and Prooptica Present Haute Couture Dress Made of Glasses

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BEAUTIFUL!!! We couldn’t have celebrated our 30th anniversary any better! The party was amazing! The dress was BRUTAL! The DJ – MONOSALTY – was, as always, super slick…
Great people and a project that had been in the works for a long time, finally brought to life by the hands of our dear friend, haute couturier João Rôlo.
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