Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses

 

 

#EMBRACETHESPECTACLE

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.”

Special Edition DITA x André Opticas

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.

L.G.R. La Polverosa Special Edition at André Opticas

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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.

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.
 

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.