Lojas com História – Doc#1 Ofícios
Publicado em André Opticas
One of the priorities of the city of Lisbon is to work with the city’s traditional and historical commerce in order, on the one hand, to preserve and safeguard the establishments and their material, historical and cultural heritage, and on the other hand, to dynamise and reactivate commercial activity, essential for its existence. It was with this objective in mind that the Lisbon City Council initiated a pioneering program in the country. After an intense work of documentary research and fieldwork in February 2016, CML approved the criteria for attributing the “Lojas com História” distinction. It is with great pride that André Opticas Chiado is part of this restricted lot of stores that represent the historical and cultural heritage of the city of Lisbon. The Documentary above is the first in a fantastic series of pieces that intend to show why these stores are so special. If you can’t see it in its entirety, which is very worthwhile, the chapter dedicated to our store and our art begins at 15:00.
O Documentário acima é o primeiro de uma série fantástica de peças que pretendem mostrar o porquê destas lojas serem tão especiais. Se não o puder ver na integra, o que vale muito a pena, o capítulo dedicado à nossa loja e à nossa arte começa no minuto 15:00.
A cidade de Lisboa tem como uma das suas prioridades trabalhar com o comércio tradicional e histórico da cidade no sentido de, por um lado, preservar e salvaguardar os estabelecimentos e o seu património material, histórico e cultural, e por outro lado, dinamizar e reactivar a actividade comercial, essencial para a sua existência. Foi com esse objectivo que a Câmara Municipal de Lisboa deu inicio a um programa pioneiro no país. Após um intenso trabalho de pesquisa documental e de trabalho de campo em Fevereiro de 2016 a CML aprovou os critérios de atribuição da distinção “Lojas com História”.
É com muito orgulho que a André Opticas Chiado faz parte deste restrito lote de lojas que representam o património histórico e cultural da cidade de Lisboa.
Estamos Abertos!
Publicado em André Opticas
Caros amigos e clientes, esperamos que estejam todos bem e seguros. Não nos fomos embora, não deixámos de vos servir e acompanhar. Estamos com o nosso horário habitual para vos podermos receber e ajudar. Em todas as nossas lojas pode contar com o serviço de excelência que sempre tivemos, em ambiente seguro e controlado seguindo todas as normas impostas pela DGS e autoridades competentes. Estamos prontos para lidar com
este momento, estamos prontos para SI!
TVR – True Vintage Revival
Publicado em TvrOpt
TRUE VINTAGE REVIVAL
A piece of soul into a pair of eyewear
There are no rocket science tools or methods used in the making of True Vintage Revival (TVR) eyeglasses. Known as the home to handmade eyeglasses, Sabae, Japan has created a positive impression to connoisseurs of the industry as a breeding land for talented artisans who have developed their skills and an eye for precision that are said to be better than machines. And here’s where every piece of TVR eyeglasses are made.
Using mainly hand tools that are passed down from master to apprentice, most of these museum-worthy pieces carry some of the most prolific history in eyewear evolution. Vintage design features are greatly highlighted in the making of the TVR classics. These include the keyhole-bridge, functional spear rivets, 7-barrel hinges, and miter cut techniques that are boldly executed with the unrivalled skills and technical know-hows. Piece by piece, every one of a TVR eyewear is honed with decades of expertise by selected artisans from Sabae.
Each pair of glasses starts with the “Datum Expression Size” technique, a specialized measurement method commonly used during the 50s in Japan to obtain the subtle balance of the eyewear. TVR also refers to only original templates and blueprints in the creation process of these first-class traditional optical frames. Once the frame takes shape, the craftsmen will begin adjusting every little details with intricate care and precision.
It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. As TVR continues to bring forth authentic vintage styles with traditional skills, iconic designs and high-quality materials, we are also paving the way for classic vintage eyeglasses to once again be mainstream through true vintage revival.
Dita Epiluxury
Publicado em Dita Epiluxury
DITA-EPILUXURY consists of six frames formed from natural, precious, and technical materials, all uniquely engineered to serve as both essential accessories and transmutable objects of desire.
DITA-EPILUXURY’S six frames are designed as a modular system. Switch between a straight temple to a performance oriented cable temple. With DITA-EPILUXURY Flagship frames, mineral glass lenses encased in titanium also become interchangeable with an easy locking mechanism.
DITA-EPILUXURY is a playground for pushing the limits of manufacturing, with a debut collection so complex it took 39 months from conception to completion. Only a highly specialized manufacturer could achieve DITA-EPILUXURY’S interchangeable temple design. The temple, built from 21 pieces and possessing a functioning spring hinge, is the culmination of a process of design and develop- ment pushing engineer, designer, and craftsman forward.
All DITA-EPILUXURY frames are hand numbered limited editions, with the Core collection limited to 500 pieces per color and the Flagship collection limited to 200 pieces per color.
Available at André Opticas boutiques
Eque M. Dirt Parade
Publicado em Eque M.
Fashion has been a part of our society and culture, despite of the ever-changing era of styles and design. “Dirt Parade”is an Interpretation of this year’s eyewear trend. Stepping up with a perpetual piece that outlines your facial feature. Sleek pure titanium with one of the new temple design of Eque.M.
Design of Perfection
Publicado em Morà Busoli
MORÀ BUSOLI stands for highly exclusive products that had never been conceived from a productive point of view so far. Nowadays, in fact, Morà Busoli is the only brand in the world that can realize frames with curved and sinuous shapes by carving solid marble and precious stones.
They achieved it by mixing an ancient handcraftsmanship, as the one of the sculptor, to an innovative technology as the one of the robots and precision engineers. Their history begins with the selection of prestigious and unique materials like every single piece of MORÀ BUSOLI collections.
Every detail comes from the combination of sophisticated technologies and creativity. The harmonic shapes emphasize the design of perfection. The long and meticulous process characterizes the exclusivity of the productions: as many as 193 steps are required to complete one single pair of Morà Busoli spectacle, most of which hand by hand. That makes at least 18 days of work to create a frame no-one else in the world could ever duplicate. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece of eyewear, absolutely unique: as unique as the one who will wear it.
Designed by Patrick Hoet, Morà Busoli is a timeless, 100% made in Italy piece of art.
